Aggreko has released a guide for construction managers which demystifies common misconceptions surrounding battery energy storage systems (BESS) and highlights the extent of the technology’s applications in the sector
With 21% of construction managers surveyed in Aggreko’s latest research report stating that they were most likely to choose BESS as a greener technology for their site, Building with BESS showcases how construction professionals can reduce both noise and emissions when operating in urban areas, all while increasing energy resilience and on-site efficiency.
Tom Adlington, sector sales manager, Building Services & Construction at Aggreko said: “We aim to demonstrate how BESS can address some of the major challenges that construction sites face on-site every day – from the need to minimise noise, to cutting energy consumption, saving on fuel and reducing carbon emissions.
Creating a greener alternative to lithium-ion batteries
The dominant storage technology is currently lithium-ion batteries, seen in devices like mobile phones and electric cars as well as large plants connected to the grid. But as demand for lithium looks set to oustrip supply as soon as this year, alternatives that derive energy from solar and wind are being developed. This includes:
- Compressed air energy storage, where surplus power compresses air and then releases it through a turbine to generate electricity when needed
- Mechanical gravity energy storage, where forces such as gravity are utilised to generate electricity during mechanical works
- Flow batteries, which generate chemical energy via two chemical components dissolved in liquids and seperated by a membrane
The guide will help construction sites reap the benefits of BESS
The guide highlights the real-world applications for battery storage, from efficient load management to overcoming grid challenges and scheduling power, including many that are not yet well-known to the industry.
Tom concluded: “To achieve goals such as reducing carbon emissions and meeting project deadlines, the sector requires certainty. So much rests on a construction site having a reliable power supply, yet misconceptions can deter construction managers – even if the solution may be ideal for the challenges they are facing.
“Outsourcing BESS from a specialist can also allow you to harness the benefits of this technology without any of the risks associated with an up-front investment. I would encourage everyone to read this guide so you can understand how it can benefit your next project.”
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