Eaton microgrid energy storage system

What is Eaton's Power Xpert microgrid solution?

Eaton's Power Xpert microgrid solutions are systems that help companies facilitate electrical energy savings, resiliency and independence from a utility by integrating generation sources on a common grid structure. This results in a reliable, scalable and efficient solution to unexpected power loss for users, while also enhancing cybersecurity.

What are microgrid energy systems?

Microgrid Energy Systems, as offered by Eaton, help companies facilitate electrical energy savings, resiliency, and independence from a utility by integrating generation sources on a common grid structure. This results in a reliable, scalable, and efficient solution to unexpected power loss and enhances cybersecurity.

What is the role of energy storage in a microgrid?

In a microgrid, energy storage performs multiple functions, such as ensuring power quality, performing frequency and voltage regulation, smoothing the output of renewable energy sources, providing backup power for the system, and playing a crucial role in cost optimization.

What are the benefits of using a microgrid?

Using a microgrid offers several advantages, including isolation from the primary grid for energy resiliency and independence from utilities, as well as islanding, load control, and optimized energy usage. Microgrids have emerged as an ideal solution for these reasons.

How much does energy storage cost a microgrid?

In commercial/industrial and utility microgrids, soft costs (43% and 24%, respectively) represent significant portion of the total costs per megawatt. Finally, energy storage contributes significantly to the total cost of commercial and community microgrids, which have percentages of 25% and 15%, respectively, of the total costs per megawatt.

How much power does the Eaton xstorage 93pcs have?

With rated power up to 630kW, the Eaton xStorage 93PCS fits the requirements of typical BESS in commercial and industrial applications, offering on-grid/off-grid switch and renewable energy access.