Volvo Energy
United States
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
Our safe and secure systems support energy needs in Commercial & Industrial sites, e-mobility charging, and temporary applications. Volvo Energy’s solutions will ensure reliable power, optimize energy costs, and support the transition to a greener energy landscape.
What is a BESS?
A Battery Energy Storage System, also called BESS, works like a large-scale rechargeable battery. It stores electricity when it’s abundant, often from renewable sources like the sun and wind, and supplies energy during peak hours. It also acts as a reliable backup during outages or disruptions.
Power up while optimizing costs
A battery energy storage system allows you to store energy when electricity prices are low, like at night or when a lot of renewable energy is generated. Then, during peak hours when prices rise, you can draw power from the energy storage system rather than more costly sources
Minimize interruptions
With a battery energy storage system, you get a steady and reliable source of backup power. So even if the sun isn’t shining, the wind isn’t blowing, or an unexpected power outage occurs, a BESS can help ensure your operations maintain a consistent flow.
Earn from excess energy
Participate in the energy market with a battery energy storage system. During peak hours, surplus energy can be sold back to the grid instead of remaining unused – transforming excess energy into extra revenue while supporting a greener grid.
On-demand renewable energy
Solar and wind produce clean energy, but not always when needed. With battery energy storage, you can store excess power from renewable sources and release it when demand is high, replacing fossil-fuel-based electricity.
BESS from Volvo Energy
Volvo Energy’s Battery Energy Storage Systems aim to deliver reliable power and grid stability across the United States, whether for stationary or temporary setups in commercial, industrial, or EV charging applications. Our storage systems are currently available in Europe in two capacities, a 540 kWh system for flexible, scalable energy management and a 2000 kWh system for higher demand needs, ensuring you have the right power solution for your specific requirements.
Commercial & Industrial energy storage
Businesses in the commercial and industrial segment can optimize energy costs, manage peak demands and rely less on the grid with a battery energy storage system. It keeps power stable, operations efficiennt, and makes it easier to integrate renewable energy.
Temporary power
In off-grid locations, during emergencies, or at large events, BESS offers a dependable power source where a stable supply is essential. It reduces reliance on unpredictable energy sources and helps keep operations running without interruption.
E-mobility charging
Battery energy storage systems enable scalable e-mobility charging for commercial and industrial operations, supporting the expansion of electric truck fleets and machinery even when grid capacity is limited. They support scaling of electrification efforts while maintaining flexibility and reducing dependence on the grid.
The role of BESS in renewable energy integration
Battery energy storage systems play a crucial role in integrating renewable energy sources into the U.S. power grid. They store excess power when production is high and release it when demand rises - reducing variability and improving grid stability.
Smoothing output fluctuations: Balances sudden changes in solar and wind generation, preventing instability.
Enhancing grid stability: Supports frequency and voltage control by absorbing or supplying energy as needed.
Maximizing renewable utilization: Stores surplus renewable power for later use, reducing curtailment and reliance on fossil backup.
Customer cases
What’s inside BESS?
A BESS is built on various components that work together to efficiently store, manage, and release electrical energy. Each component has a specific role, contributing to the overall performance and functionality of a BESS.
Batteries
Stores incoming electricity from various sources, such as renewables, and releases it when needed.
Inverter
The inverter takes the stored electricity (DC) from the batteries and converts it into the type of electricity (AC) we normally use in homes or buildings.
Battery management system
Monitors and controls the batteries, ensuring they charge and discharge more safely and efficiently. It also manages the temperature and overall health of the battery cells.
Energy management system
Handle the charging and discharging of the batteries and regulate the flow of electricity to and from the grid.
Thermal management system
Aims to ensure that the BESS operates optimally no matter the surroundings. It includes pumps, radiators, an active cooling unit, and a heater.
FAQ about BESS
If you cannot find an answer to your question, you are always welcome to contact us.
BESS are very flexible and can support and solve many challenges regarding electrification, such as storing intermittent renewable energy or reducing power peaks in constrained grids.
For example, BESS might primarily support electric vehicle charging in a weak grid. But it can also provide additional services like grid support, leading to revenue opportunities, or CO2 optimization of your local energy use.
So, a BESS can provide both revenue opportunities and cost and emission savings.
The system and installation cost depend on your particular needs, the site and the environment in which it should be placed.
Please get in touch with us for a quote.
The payback time for an investment BESS depends on your use case, priorities, and location. A typical business case for a BESS currently shows a payback of around five years.
Please contact us for a more specific analysis of your case or a quote.
Our products are compliant with EU standards and can be connected to the normal grid in Europe, i.e. 3-phase, 400 volts.
BESS can charge all the electric applications on site, as well as visitors that want to charge. This means our solution is brand agnostic, and can charge any vehicles, regardless of brand.
As the electric transformation gathers pace, the number of used batteries grows. And used batteries still have valuable potential. With our circular approach, Volvo Energy reuses and repurpose these powerhouses. And once they’ve given everything, we ensure that they’re responsibly recycled, and ready to give everything they can once again.
For example, the repurposed truck or bus batteries with second life are supporting charging solutions, reducing the carbon dioxide footprint further.
