International battery energy storage alliance

How can energy and battery storage systems improve sustainability?

Energy and Battery Storage Systems depend on the materials used to produce them. When they need to be disposed of, some of their materials can be recycled and reused, which increases sustainability. While old batteries contain valuable raw minerals viable for reuse, they contain potentially dangerous ones as well.

What is a utility battery energy storage system?

Utility battery energy storage systems can be combined with high power renewable energy sources and connected to the medium voltage (MV) grid directly or via MV transformer. Due to its capabilities in storing and transporting energy, hydrogen has been getting more spotlight in recent years.

What is a stationary battery energy storage system?

Storage systems can be used for self-consumption, in the general energy market, as emergency power sources, act as an alternative power source on islands and more. There are four segments of stationary battery energy storage systems: Residential, commercial, industrial and utility.

What are industrial energy storage systems (ESS)?

Industrial ESS are located e.g. in wind or PV farms and integrate decentralized medium power renewables into the grid. Utility battery energy storage systems can be combined with high power renewable energy sources and connected to the medium voltage (MV) grid directly or via MV transformer.