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Lower costs by managing peak energy demand?
Depending on the time of day and the grid that you're on, it's very common to have peak energy rates much higher than the off peak rate.
In these cases, you can use the battery to charge at the lower rates and discharge at the higher rates, saving a significant amount of money.
Accelerate your energy transition goals?
Renewable energy can sometimes be unreliable – the sun doesn't always shine, and the wind doesn't always blow.
BESS-as-a-Service allows you to store excess energy from solar or wind generation and use it later, enhancing the quality, capacity and resilience of renewable supply, and reducing your reliance on carbon-heavy grid power.
It also helps lower carbon emissions by using cleaner energy during peak demand times, and by replacing fossil fuel generators with clean backup power.
You can meet sustainability and ESG goals through improved energy efficiency by reducing emissions and supporting renewable energy use. Businesses can showcase their commitment to sustainability and track progress through data from the included energy management platform.
Reduce reliance on diesel-powered back-up generators?
For businesses that require 100% uptime from their infrastructure, including their electrical assets, back-up power is a must. But in the past, this often meant expensive, carbon-intensive diesel-powered generators.
With BESS-as-a-Service from ABB, you can use clean, renewable energy to augment your back-up power. It's a great way to showcase your commitment to sustainability, and with the included energy management platform, you can track usage for ESG reporting.
Do all this with no capital expenditure?
ABB Electrification Service’s unique as-a-service model means that you can power your possibilities, thanks to a BESS solution, with no upfront capital expenditure. All the hardware, software, and support services are included in the as-a-service package.
We take care of the design of the system, the installation and commissioning including capital works, and even the ongoing maintenance of the system.
To find out more, request an obligation-free feasibility assessment.
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Outrun inefficiency: The role of battery energy storage systems in the food and beverage industry
By Andressa Ferraz
Sustainability Advisory Services Leader for the EMEA region
The food and beverage industry is one of the most energy-intensive sectors, with significant operational costs driven by high energy consumption. As businesses face increasing pressure to manage costs effectively and adopt greener practices, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have emerged as a strategic tool to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and environmental responsibility, says Andressa Ferraz, Sustainability Advisory Services Leader for the EMEA region.
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Outrun inefficiency: The role of battery energy storage systems in the food and beverage industry
By Andressa Ferraz
Sustainability Advisory Services Leader for the EMEA region
The food and beverage industry is one of the most energy-intensive sectors, with significant operational costs driven by high energy consumption. As businesses face increasing pressure to manage costs effectively and adopt greener practices, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have emerged as a strategic tool to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and environmental responsibility, says Andressa Ferraz, Sustainability Advisory Services Leader for the EMEA region.
Cheaper, high-performing power with BESS
When energy prices spike during high-demand periods, food and beverage producers feel the effect on their bottom line. With prices in certain markets rocketing by tens of thousands of percent, often for several hours, the industry cannot afford to bear the cost.
By allowing facilities to store energy during off-peak periods when electricity rates are lower and deploy it during peak demand times, a BESS can help mitigate – or even eliminate – these excess charges. A BESS effectively reduces energy costs and helps businesses manage operational budgets more efficiently by minimizing reliance on expensive peak-hour electricity.
Implementing a BESS also provides a dependable backup power source, safeguarding production processes against power outages and operational disruptions. Using a BESS as a back-up solution means faster reaction times and a reduction in costly downtime, mitigating potential financial losses and ensuring continuous operations even during grid instability.
Outrun outdated energy models
By combining BESS with on-site renewable energy installations, such as solar panels, food and beverage facilities can store excess energy for later use. This integration reduces dependency on fossil fuels, contributing to a lower carbon footprint and advancing net zero goals.
And with energy management software, a BESS can also help reduce the overall energy use of production facilities, leading to improvements in profitability and sustainability initiatives.
No up-front spending required
Battery Energy Storage Systems are transforming the food and beverage industry by offering solutions for cost optimization, energy management, and decarbonization. By integrating BESS, businesses can enhance operational efficiency, achieve significant cost savings, and contribute to a greener future.
But with ABB’s unique BESS-as-a-Service model, all of these benefits can be accessed with no up-front capital expenditure.
In addition, the planning, installation and ongoing maintenance of the equipment is handled by ABB – your single point of contact for all aspects of the implementation. You’ll also get access to management software that allows you to monitor the system from a single screen. Thanks to the savings possible with energy management, many of our customers see a positive financial return from day one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a BESS (Battery Energy Storage System)?
A battery energy storage system, or BESS, is an onsite solution for energy storage. You can use the battery to store energy purchased from the grid, or energy that you have generated on your own premises. This energy can then be used to smooth out unreliable grid supply, bolster inadequate supply, or act as back-up in the event of total grid failure.
As well as being used for electricity storage, a BESS allows you to engage in energy arbitrage and peak shaving to make the most out of your energy use, and turn power into profit.
Precise battery capacity and chemistry is determined by customer need – ABB will work with you to determine your requirements and deliver a BESS solution that will help you meet all your objectives.
What is energy arbitrage?
Energy arbitrage is the practice of purchasing energy when it is cheap, and selling it back to the grid when the prices are higher.
Businesses that generate their own energy, through solar panels or wind turbines for example, can also choose to sell excess energy back to the grid.
The most efficient way of generating income from energy arbitrage is to use automated software that tracks prices and capacity and programmatically trades energy when the rewards are largest.
What is peak shaving?
Peak shaving is the practice of purchasing energy when rates are low – at night, for example – and storing it in a battery for use when the prices are higher.
The practice empowers businesses to optimise their energy use and reduce their overall operation costs.
What is power smoothing?
The supply of power from electrical grids can sometimes be unreliable, especially when that power is provided via renewable methods. Power smoothing, or grid smoothing, is a practice that uses battery energy storage systems (BESS) to mitigate the problems of variable outputs from the grid.
BESS systems sit between your grid connection and the consumption of power, and use stored energy to smooth out the differences in output so that your equipment receives an uninterrupted, reliable energy supply.
What is the capacity of the battery?
The specifications of the battery you use will be defined by your need. ABB's BESS-as-a-Service solution includes a comprehensive analysis of your business objectives, energy use, and future expansion plans.
ABB guarantees that the useable capacity of your battery will meet your requirements for the life of the battery – even taking into account the natural degradation of battery capacity over time. That means if you need 5MW for 10 years, your battery will be designed to deliver that capacity for the whole life of the system.
How is it possible to get a BESS without any up-front capital expenditure?
ABB's BESS-as-a-Service uses a unique financing model that means there is no up-front capital expenditure required. Instead, the system is paid for using a predictable subscription plan, allowing you to build it into your ongoing operational expenditure.
You can find out more about the financing model in our guide for finance teams.
How do I know if BESS-as-a-Service is right for me?
To find out more about ABB's BESS-as-a-Service offer, and how it can help you take control of energy, request an obligation-free feasibility assessment.
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