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What is a standalone Bess solution?

Standalone BESS solutions can be dynamically sized to suit any long-duration storage requirement, typically sized from 100kW/ 400kWh to 40MW/ 160MWh. Standalone solutions are usually made up of multiple containerised units and can stand in any convenient location within, or even outside of, a customer’s existing plant.

When is a Bess charged?

Standalone BESS’s are charged using grid energy, whenever it is available, although ideally during off-peak periods, when electricity prices are low. They are then discharged either when power is not available from the grid, such as power cuts or outages, or during peak charge periods to take advantage of the economics of load shifting.

Can a Bess system be moved to an alternative location?

Existing standalone systems can then be moved to an alternative location (or locations). A BESS system for commercial and industrial applications is typically connected behind the meter and aimed at reducing a customer’s electricity bill through demand side management, load shifting and renewables integration.

What is the biggest Bess project in the UK?

One of the UK’s largest BESS projects, also located in Wales, recently began construction. The 230MW/460MWh Uskmouth BESS project, which is jointly owned by E.ON and Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, broke ground in July of this year, with construction expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2025.

What's going on with Wales' New Bess developments?

Wales has seen with a slew of new BESS developments entering planning or beginning construction. Most notable of these is last week’s announcement that a 1GW BESS was unanimously approved by the planning board of Cardiff City Council.