Schneider Electric recently launched its latest battery energy storage system (BESS), designed and engineered to be a part of a flexible and scalable architecture. Battery energy storage provides the foundation for a fully integrated microgrid solution and in this system, it is driven by Schneider Electric’s controls, optimisation and electrical distribution technologies, and supported by the company’s digital and field services, globally.
Schneider Electric has launched a new all-in-one battery energy storage system.
The climate crisis, geopolitical tensions and other factors mean energy security is not guaranteed today. Resilience can be improved by ensuring localised access and storage using on-site energy sources efficiently and safely. As an integral part of a microgrid system, the all-in-one BESS captures energy from different sources and stores it in rechargeable batteries for later use. Battery energy storage, as a distributed energy resource (DER), serves the widest range of energy use cases for customers, including resilience, demand-charge reduction, renewable usage, decarbonisation of electrical energy, and the smoothing of variable generation inputs.
“With over two decades of expertise in power conversion and batteries, Schneider Electric understands the central role of energy storage. This new all-in-one solution has been carefully designed and thoroughly tested,” said Bala Vinayagam, Schneider Electric’s Senior Vice President of Microgrids. “Our aim is to deliver this technology to the market to support resilience, sustainability, and energy cost savings. We are providing greater demand-side flexibility at scale to the microgrid sector by enabling our local expert partners to deliver a safe and compatible system."
Comprising battery modules, battery racks, a battery management system, power conversion unit, and controller, the BESS has been tested and validated to work as an integral component with Schneider Electric’s microgrid systems. It is also fully integrated into the software suite, which includes EcoStruxure Microgrid Operation, and EcoStruxure Microgrid Advisor. It is supplied with defined commercial references and options, and selections include configuration and advanced safety controls.
Key features
- Full integration capabilities: The all-in-one enclosure incorporates pre-integrated components, streamlining site engineering, construction, and installation processes and minimising labour and material expenses. The paralleling capability enables multiple BESS units to function as a unified entity. The integrated system also includes inverters, batteries, cooling systems, transformers, safety features, and controls, to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
- Easy installation and maintenance: The ready-to-deploy system, with tested, validated, and documented architecture (TVDA), facilitates installation processes, delivering higher efficiency compared to traditional custom-engineered designs. The solution also integrates easily with Schneider Electric’s Energy Management Systems, significantly reducing integration time and minimising field errors.
- Safety compliance: The all-in-one BESS is fully certified and compliant using ANSI/UL standards to support deployment across multiple geographies and has a cutting-edge fire safety system design.
- Resilience: The system offers bi-directional connectivity to the grid, providing the flexibility to operate as either grid-connected or off-grid. With the capacity to store energy for immediate access during outages, the BESS can deliver up to 2 MW of power when needed.
- Services and support: Comprehensive services and support are available throughout the lifecycle of the project and warranty period to provide optimal maintenance and care.
The BESS is available as a 20-foot NEMA 3R Enclosure that is ac coupled and available from 250 kW to 2 MW in two-hour and four-hour configurations.
“Our new battery energy storage system marks a significant step forward in enabling storage and connection with distributed energy resources and is flexible enough to meet future energy demand,” Vinayagam said. “In the context of the global pursuit of net-zero carbon emissions and the need for an enhanced grid, we are working closely with our network of partners to deliver the technology required to unlock the potential of simplified battery storage and power conversion.”
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