BATTERY energy storage systems are rapidly reshaping the power supply landscape, emerging as the cornerstone of energy efficient solutions worldwide. Atlas Copco Power Technique’s advanced energy storage systems, with integrated Li ion battery technology, stand at the forefront of the energy transition, driving operational sustainability by delivering reliable, flexible, long-duration power that ensures continuity in demanding applications where constant, high capacity energy flow is critical.
These energy storage systems from Atlas Copco define low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Engineered to efficiently store and deliver energy to match load demand, the systems are ideal for off grid applications and for reinforcing limited grid capacity. They are equally adept at handling applications with high energy demand and variable load profiles, balancing low loads and peaks efficiently.
Designed to work both independently and in synchronised setups, they form the heart of decentralised hybrid systems with multiple energy inputs – from the grid and renewables to power generators. Whether deployed as standalone units, integrated in hybrid mode with grids, renewables or generators, or serving as the central hub of a microgrid, this industry leading range of lithium ion energy storage systems empowers operators to optimise energy use, cut costs and boost productivity. Operators can synchronise several models to create resilient microgrids that store and deliver energy from diverse sources, including renewables.
“Our compact, robust energy storage systems are rewriting the power narrative, delivering operational efficiency, fuel and emission economies and flexible, scalable solutions that unlock reliable energy across industries,” says Atlas Copco business line manager, David Stanford. “When coupled with a generator, these systems manage low loads so efficiently that running hours are reduced by up to 70%, extending generator lifetimes by five to ten years, delivering tangible savings and reliability for end users.
Even more impressively, in standalone operation or when paired with the grid and/or renewables, the units consume no fuel at all! In hybrid solutions with power generators, our energy storage system can reduce daily fuel consumption by up to an unrivalled 90%, dramatically lowering costs and emissions.
“Lithium-ion energy storage systems are transforming the way power is deployed, expanding the spectrum of suitable applications and opening up new horizons across industries while giving operators unprecedented flexibility,” says Stanford. He outlines the principle behind this efficient battery technology: “Within the cell, electrolytes carry positively charged lithium ions between the anode and the cathode through the separator. When the battery is powering a device, the anode releases lithium ions to the cathode, creating a flow of electrons. In rechargeable batteries, this flow reverses during charging; the cathode releases lithium ions, which are then received by the anode.”
As Li ion battery based systems are recharged solely by renewable sources, they deliver regulation compliant performance that meets stringent emission norms during operation. In hybrid setups with fossil energy sources, they proportionally cut CO2 emissions i.e. produce no emissions in line with fuel savings, depending on the application or load profile. Their inherently quiet operation makes them ideally suited for noise sensitive environments.
“Combined with our integrated ECO Controller™, Atlas Copco’s in house developed Energy Management System (EMS), which intelligently adjusts the power offering to match demand based on the load profile, Energy Storage Systems enable operators to decarbonise their operations while achieving significant fuel, energy and lifecycle savings,” adds Stanford.
