Keywords related to Energy Storage
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How to define energy storage solutions?
Energy storage solutions complement solar production and electric mobility solutions. They contribute to better control of energy strategy and costs. Quick to implement, these services can be presented as a source of additional energy savings. The multiple benefits they bring are at the heart of our offer #SHIFTStorage.
Here are the definitions of key words associated with energy storage
Storage battery
Battery storage involves using batteries to store electrical energy for later use. This system can be used to store energy produced, for example, by renewable energy sources (such as solar or wind power), or during periods when demand is low and energy is less expensive. This energy can then be used during peak periods, or when renewable sources are not producing enough electricity (e.g., at night for solar panels).
The batteries most commonly used in these systems are lithium-ion batteries, but there are also technologies such as flow or lead-acid batteries.
BESS (Battery Energy Storage System)
A BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) is the fully-integrated equipment used to store electrical energy in batteries for later redistribution, with all the auxiliary power conversion, monitoring, control and safety systems required to ensure its smooth operation. It plays a crucial role in optimizing energy management, helping to stabilize the power grid, compensate for peaks in demand or optimize self-consumption of renewable energy. This is a key solution for companies wishing to improve their energy efficiency while reducing their carbon footprint.
BaaS (Battery as a Service)
BaaS (Battery as a Service) is a service model in which a company can access energy storage solutions via batteries without owning the system. This service includes the supply, management and sometimes financing of batteries. BaaS enables users to benefit from the advantages of energy storage (cost optimization, energy security) while avoiding high initial costs and maintenance constraints.
Load shedding
Load shedding is the voluntary or automatic reduction of electricity consumption on a network to avoid overloading, which could lead to a blackout. It is an energy demand management tool.
Load shedding can be:
- Automatic: triggered by automatic systems that temporarily cut power to non-essential equipment in the event of overload.
- Planned: set up by power system operators to avoid excessive demand during peak hours.
Load shedding is often used to protect the power grid against overloads and maintain the balance between supply and demand, particularly in the event of a generating unit failure or during periods of high consumption, such as winter.
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