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Are mobile battery energy storage systems a viable alternative to diesel generators?

Mobile battery energy storage systems offer an alternative to diesel generators for temporary off-grid power. Alex Smith, co-founder and CTO of US-based provider Moxion Power looks at some of the technology’s many applications and scopes out its future market development.

Can mobile battery energy storage replace dirty generators?

More than 9,000 companies have pledged to halve global emissions by 2030. Fortunately, an innovative, cleaner solution is gaining traction to replace dirty generators: mobile battery energy storage systems (mobile BESS). Mobile BESS products provide mobile, temporary electricity wherever and whenever it’s needed.

What is a Bess mobile storage system?

They withstand challenging on- and off-road conditions such as construction sites and rough dirt roads. Other mobile BESS are built into standard shipping containers for easy transport. Mobile storage systems range in capacity from 200 kilowatt-hours (kWh) to over 1,000kWh.

What is mobile Bess & how does it work?

By storing low-cost off-peak grid power and dispatching it onsite as needed, mobile storage provides operators with emissions and noise-free electricity – often for days or weeks without having to recharge. Mobile BESS products can also charge from local microgrids powered by renewable energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines.

How does a mobile Bess charging system work?

Mobile BESS products can also charge from local microgrids powered by renewable energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines. Some providers also offer a “battery swap”, where they will replace an empty mobile BESS with a fully charged unit to take the charging burden away from the customer.