Apartment building energy storage project

What is an energy storage project?

An energy storage project is a cluster of battery banks (or modules) that are connected to the electrical grid. These battery banks are roughly the same size as a shipping container. These are also called Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), or grid-scale/utility-scale energy storage or battery storage systems.

Can a 10-story apartment building be energy-producing?

Europe’s first renovation of a 10-story 1960s apartment building into an energy-producing building was achieved recently by the housing association Bo-Ex in the Dutch city of Utrecht. However, current legislation limits the full potential of locally generated renewable energy.

Where are the energy storage projects being built?

The energy storage projects will be located at three existing SCE power substations: 225 MW at Springvale Substation in Big Creek-Ventura, 200 MW at Hinson Substation in the Los Angeles Basin, and 112.5 MW at Etiwanda Substation in the Los Angeles Basin.

How many energy storage projects are there?

There are three energy storage projects. They will be located at three existing SCE power substations: 225 MW at Springvale Substation in Big Creek-Ventura, 200 MW at Hinson Substation in the Los Angeles Basin, and 112.5 MW at Etiwanda Substation in the Los Angeles Basin.

Is energy management possible at the building level?

Energy management at the building level is technically already possible but is hampered by current legislation, although legislation based on the much broader EU directives is in the pipeline. This problem applies in all apartment buildings but is most acute in high-rise buildings.

Can apartment complexes be redesigned to meet sustainability goals?

Housing associations throughout Europe are renovating existing apartment complexes to meet sustainability goals. Apt-Bat is developing a scalable and affordable solution that can enable upscaling of the use of renewable energy in apartment complexes and the reduction of peak loads on the electricity grid.