Eaton releases commercial, industrial BESS

Eaton, a US-based power management company, has launched a new BESS for commercial and industrial use. The xStorage system offers a usable energy capacity ranging from 250 kWh to 1,000 kWh.

“The BESS transforms facilities from loads on the grid into intelligent energy assets by accumulating energy from onsite generation sources and discharging the energy strategically to make the biggest impact,” the company said. “The solution enables customers to tap into stored energy when utility rates are highest, if an outage is detected, or when energy markets are favorable for selling excess energy back onto the grid.”

The system uses lithium iron phosphate batteries with a voltage range of 1,165 to 1,498 VDC. It features a nominal AC voltage of 480 VAC 3Ph/3W and a nominal DC voltage between 761 and 1,200 VDC. Both the battery and the power conversion system (PCS) include self-contained liquid cooling for efficient temperature regulation.

“With built-in microgrid islanding capabilities, xStorage BESS helps minimize the impact of unplanned utility outages,” the company said. “It also provides the digital capabilities needed to monetize energy systems through participation in grid-connected demand response programs and energy markets. Predictive, remote equipment health monitoring and system management are enabled through Eaton’s Bright layer software suite.”

The system operates in ambient temperatures from -20 C to 50 C and handles humidity up to 95%. The control cabinet measures 135.9 cm in width, 148.6 cm in depth, 175 cm in height, and weighs 460 kg.

The PCS measures 101.3 cm in width, 164.1 cm in depth, 222.5 cm in height, and weighs 1,439.7 kg. Each battery cabinet is 129.3 cm wide, 131.1 cm deep, 228.1 cm high, and weighs 3,552 kg.