1. Schneider Electric unveils energy storage system for grid-scale applications
2. Graybar is the first channel partner for Schneider Electric’s Battery Energy Storage System
3. BESS features include full integration, UL certification, easy installation and maintenance, and resilience with bidirectional connectivity.
Schneider Electric has introduced an energy storage system for grid-scale applications called the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This system is part of a fully integrated microgrid solution driven by Schneider Electric’s controls and optimization services, with distribution company Graybar being the first channel partner for the new BESS. Schneider Electric’s President of North America Microgrids, Jana Gerber, emphasizes the system’s flexibility and focus on streamlining energy expenditures while maximizing the use of renewable resources.
Comprised of a lithium-iron phosphate battery system, battery management system, power conversion system, and controller, the BESS has been tested alongside the EcoStruxure Microgrid Flex system and is fully integrated into Schneider Electric’s software suite. The system is UL certified and compliant and offers easy installation and maintenance with a scalable configuration and advanced safety controls. It also provides bidirectional connectivity to the grid for resilience, being able to store energy for immediate access during outages and deliver up to 2 MW of power when needed.
There are two connection-ready BESS options available: a small hybrid 7-ft NEMA 3R Enclosure and a medium 20-ft NEMA 3R Enclosure, both offering scalable configurations from 60 kW to 2 MW. The system aims to provide efficient and cost-effective energy storage solutions for grid-scale applications.