1. What is a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)?
A battery energy storage system stores electricity that can be dispatched later to reduce peak demand, improve grid reliability, and help utilities manage energy costs.
Future-ready Energy:
Danvers Electric Powers A Smarter Grid
Overview
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Power Need
Municipal utilities face increasing pressure from rising electricity demand, expanding energy use, and evolving regulatory requirements. Danvers Electric needed a solution to manage long-term energy costs while ensuring reliable power for more than 30,000 residents and businesses.
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Solution
To support its long-term energy strategy, Danvers Electric implemented a 4.99 MW/15 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) integrated with an advanced energy management platform. The system monitors grid conditions and dispatches stored energy during periods of high demand.
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Results
As a result, the battery storage system helps Danvers manage costly peak energy demand, improve grid reliability, and support the town’s climate goals while delivering long-term energy cost savings for the community.
Key Statistics
How does the battery energy storage system (BESS) help Danvers Electric manage peak energy demand?
4.99 MW
Battery energy storage capacity
15 MWh
Total energy storage capacity
30,000+
Residents and businesses served
Actual results may vary based on conditions and other factors.
How an Advanced Energy Management Platform Helps Customers
FAQs
2. How Does an Active Management Platform Optimize Battery Storage?
An energy management platform monitors grid conditions, forecasts peak demand, and dispatches stored electricity when it delivers the greatest value for utilities and communities.
3. How Do Distributed Energy Solutions Help Utilities Manage Peak Demand?
Distributed energy systems combine technologies such as battery storage, on-site generation, and energy management software to reduce peak electricity demand and improve grid efficiency.
4. Why Are Utilities Investing in Grid Energy Management Solutions?
Utilities are investing in advanced energy management technologies to manage rising electricity demand, improve grid resilience, and support long-term community energy needs.
