These can charge from the grid when there’s an abundance of renewable electricity during peak generation periods and then discharge back onto the grid when there’s a shortfall in supply. By leasing land for an energy storage asset, landowners can secure a long-term, stable income.
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.
In an ideal scenario, the grid connection would be located on the land in question as they are considered more favourable in planning, while also reducing the cost of an extended cable run. Properties that qualify for battery storage leasing are ideally located adjacent to a substation.
These are also called Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), or grid-scale/utility-scale energy storage or battery storage systems. Some installations use technologies other than batteries to store energy, but batteries are the most common technology. How does a BESS work?
A key technology in managing this gap between generation and demand are Battery Energy Storage Sites (BESS). These can charge from the grid when there’s an abundance of renewable electricity during peak generation periods and then discharge back onto the grid when there’s a shortfall in supply.
Landowners are urged to think carefully before signing up with developers seeking secure sites for large-scale battery storage systems. The concept is similar to diesel generator schemes and is driven by a National Grid project to balance electricity supplies during times of peak demand.