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BESS · Energy storage

Storage engineering and integration for energy infrastructure

BESS | BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS

SUN & WIND develops BESS solutions integrated with PV generation, electrical infrastructure and consumption systems, taking into account power requirements, energy capacity, connection architecture, operating strategy, safety, availability and interconnection conditions.

Design is approached holistically, coordinating batteries, PCS, transformation, protections, controls, EMS, civil infrastructure and Balance of Plant to deliver a technically robust, safe and scalable solution.

DEFINITION AND SIZING

  • Generation and demand profile analysis
  • Rated power definition (MW)
  • Energy capacity definition (MWh)
  • System duration assessment
  • Charge/discharge cycle analysis
  • Depth of discharge assessment
  • Definition of availability criteria
  • Degradation and usable capacity assessment
  • Operating strategy definition
  • Future expansion assessment
  • Techno-economic optimization
  • CAPEX/OPEX estimate
  • Warranty and performance assessment

BESS APPLICATIONS

  • Integration with PV generation
  • Energy Shifting
  • Peak Shaving
  • Demand management
  • Self-consumption optimization
  • Critical load backup
  • Energy surplus management
  • Electrical infrastructure support
  • Power and energy management
  • Behind-the-Meter applications
  • Front-of-the-Meter applications
  • Microgrid integration

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

  • AC-Coupled / DC-Coupled assessment
  • Battery Containers / Enclosures
  • Battery Management System – BMS
  • Power Conversion System – PCS
  • Energy Management System – EMS
  • Step-up transformers
  • Medium-voltage switchgear
  • AC/DC auxiliary systems
  • SCADA and communications
  • Metering systems
  • Control architecture
  • Plant and grid integration

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

  • Single-line diagrams
  • Cable sizing
  • LV and MV networks
  • Protection systems
  • Coordination and selectivity
  • Grounding systems
  • Raceways and cabling
  • Auxiliary services
  • PCS–transformer–MV integration
  • SCADA/EMS integration
  • Substation interfaces
  • IFC engineering

CIVIL BALANCE OF PLANT

  • BESS site arrangement and layout
  • Site preparation
  • Pads and grading
  • Foundations for containers and equipment
  • Foundations for PCS and transformers
  • Operational roads and access
  • Drainage and stormwater management
  • Raceways and duct banks
  • Electrical vaults
  • Fencing and access control
  • Coordination of safety clearances
  • Ancillary works

SAFETY AND PROTECTION

  • Identification of storage-related risks
  • Assessment of site conditions
  • Equipment segregation and spacing
  • Detection and monitoring of abnormal conditions
  • Integration of fire protection systems
  • Emergency shutdown systems
  • Emergency Response Planning
  • Emergency access coordination
  • Signage and area control
  • HSE management during construction and operation
  • Review of manufacturer requirements
  • Risk management during commissioning

PROCUREMENT & TECHNICAL EVALUATION

  • BESS technical specifications
  • Request for Quotation – RFQ
  • Technical Bid Evaluation
  • Evaluation of manufacturers and integrators
  • Datasheet review
  • Warranty assessment
  • Review of performance guarantees
  • Assessment of guaranteed degradation
  • Review of contractual availability
  • Assessment of technical interfaces
  • Manufacturing follow-up
  • Expediting and document control
  • Factory Acceptance Tests where applicable

CONSTRUCTION AND INTEGRATION

  • Site preparation
  • Foundation construction
  • Raceways and grounding
  • Container receipt and placement
  • PCS and transformer installation
  • Switchgear installation
  • LV/MV cabling
  • Control and communications wiring
  • SCADA/EMS integration
  • Integration with the PV plant
  • Interface coordination
  • Construction QA/QC

TESTING & COMMISSIONING

  • Installation inspection
  • Termination verification
  • Insulation and continuity testing
  • Grounding tests
  • Protection verification
  • Functional Testing
  • BMS verification
  • PCS verification
  • SCADA/EMS testing
  • Controlled energization
  • Charge/Discharge Testing
  • Capacity Testing
  • Performance Testing
  • Safety system verification
  • Integrated System Testing
  • Handover

SOLAR + BESS

  1. PV GENERATION
  2. BESS
  3. PCS
  4. TRANSFORMATION
  5. GRID / LOAD

Generation and storage integrated under a common engineering and control architecture, so energy can be managed according to the asset’s technical and operational needs.

LIFECYCLE

  1. FEASIBILITY
  2. SIZING
  3. ENGINEERING
  4. PROCUREMENT
  5. CONSTRUCTION
  6. INTEGRATION
  7. COMMISSIONING
  8. O&M

CRITICAL VARIABLES

  • MW
  • MWh
  • EFFICIENCY
  • DEGRADATION
  • AVAILABILITY
  • SAFETY
  • PERFORMANCE
  • CAPEX
  • OPEX

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