BESS

BESS · Energy storage

Storage engineering and integration for energy infrastructure

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

PV GENERATION
BESS
PCS
TRANSFORMATION
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

FEASIBILITY
SIZING
ENGINEERING
PROCUREMENT
CONSTRUCTION
INTEGRATION
COMMISSIONING
O&M

CRITICAL VARIABLES

MW
MWh
EFFICIENCY
DEGRADATION
AVAILABILITY
SAFETY
PERFORMANCE
CAPEX
OPEX

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