Do mobile Bess applications have communication interfaces?

This thesis project, carried out at Northvolt Systems, aims to analyze the existing and readily used communication interfaces for a specific set of mobile BESS applications. The analysis is performed by a literature review of typical mobile BESS applications with the identified corresponding communication interfaces.

Does a Bess system use a lot of power?

While charging and discharging happen at the grid-level interconnection to the utility as part of the revenue stream for the project, BESS systems themselves can consume a significant amount of power not directly related to the charging or discharging of batteries.

What applications can a mobile Bess support?

The project aims to perform a thorough analysis of the various communication interfaces applicable to the applications that a mobile BESS can help support, of which, some typical VMS applications are construction sites, festivals, and EV charging stations.

Do Bess products need an external power supply?

Most BESS products on the market require an external power supply circuit for their auxiliary loads, although some have built-in circuits and do not need an external supply.

What is the storage capacity of a Bess system?

Storage capacities range from a few kilowatt-hours (kWh) for residential systems to multiple megawatt-hours (MWh) for grid-scale applications. BESS can be either stationary for fixed installations or mobile with robust designs for repeated relocations and swift deployment.

How does a Bess system work?

BESS systems usually involve short, high ampacity underground runs from the battery rack containers to the inverters or DC/DC converters. In order to avoid excessive cable derates and resulting in larger cables and costs for short underground runs, you will need to consider: