Lithium-ion batteries are currently the most preferred choice for battery storage due to their proven cost-effectiveness and high efficiency. Battery Storage Systems are made up of one or more batteries that can store and discharge electricity when needed. BESS can be used to balance the electric grid supply, provide backup power during outages, and improve grid stability. As we work to decarbonizes the power system and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it is important to explore different ways of storing energy.
Wind and solar power are great for the environment, but they can be unpredictable. That's why battery storage is so important – it helps to even out the peaks and troughs of renewable electricity generation, making the energy mix more self- reliant and cost effective.
A lithium-based energy storage system requires Battery Management System (BMS) to function properly. The BMS is designed to protect the battery from damage and ensure it operates within predetermined ranges for various parameters, including state of charge, state of health, voltage, temperature and current. The BMS constantly monitors the status of the battery and uses application specific algorithms to analyze data, control the environment around the battery, to maintain balance.