Industrial and Commercial Energy Storage vs. Large Scale Battery Storage: Applications

 

C&I energy storage systems are primarily designed for on-site or near-site energy storage and management applications, including:

Backup power: C&I energy storage systems are used to provide backup power in the event of an outage or failure in the grid. This ensures that critical operations can continue uninterrupted, such as data centers, hospitals, and manufacturing plants.

Load shifting: C&I energy storage systems can help reduce energy costs by shifting energy use from peak demand periods to off-peak periods when energy is cheaper.

Demand response: C&I energy storage systems can be used to reduce peak energy demand during periods of high energy use, such as during heatwaves, by storing energy during off-peak periods and then discharging it during peak demand periods.

Power quality: C&I energy storage systems can help improve power quality by providing voltage regulation and frequency control, which is important for sensitive equipment and electronics.

In contrast, large-scale battery storage systems are designed for grid-scale energy storage and management applications, including:

Storing energy from renewable sources: Large-scale battery storage systems are used to store energy from renewable sources, such as wind and solar power, which are intermittent and require storage to provide a consistent energy supply.

Peak shaving: Large-scale battery storage systems can help reduce peak energy demand by discharging stored energy during periods of high demand, which can help avoid the need for expensive peaker plants that are only used during peak periods.

Load balancing: Large-scale battery storage systems can help balance the grid by storing energy during periods of low demand and discharging it during periods of high demand, which can help prevent power outages and improve the stability of the grid.

Frequency regulation: Large-scale battery storage systems can help regulate the frequency of the grid by providing or absorbing energy to help maintain a consistent frequency, which is important for ensuring the stability of the grid.