Wärtsilä smart BESS; with Wärtsilä.
The new Quantum 3 battery energy storage system (BESS) from Wärtsilä is described as an intelligent, state-of-the-art solution designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of utility-scale energy storage customers.
Housed in a 20-meter ISO container with one-way access, Quantum 3 is a complete AC block solution, with fully integrated and internal batteries and series-based power conversion systems (PCS). That size was chosen intelligently to facilitate global shipping and on-site transportation using (relatively) small wheel loaders and top loaders, aiding in efficient space utilization and back-to-back configurations.
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Quantum 3 also features a sustainably designed housing (read: aluminum) for low weight, as well as advanced thermal controls that include low noise levels and a cooling system that can have a low global warming potential (GWP), making it an important contribution to meet customers' environment. and decarbonisation objectives.
Wärtsilä's built-in advanced fire safety features are designed to ensure that customers' equipment both cannot catch fire again future-proof.
“These are features we have worked hard on and are proud of. We have a proven track record of safe and reliable delivery around the world,” said Andrew Tang, vice president of Energy Storage & Optimization, Wärtsilä Energy. “Quantum 3 will help build confidence among customers (utilities), local communities, and first responders that Wärtsilä's systems will stand the test of time.”
Wärtsilä sources Quantum 3 components from a geographically diverse set of suppliers, with manufacturing capabilities across the various regions of North America, Asia, and Europe. This should allow the company's customers to take advantage of any local tax incentives while avoiding the kind of costs currently affecting global battery markets.
Wärtsilä grid scale BESS Specs:
- Fully integrated AC block for high system availability and rack-level management optimized to maximize system performance
- Industry-leading fire safety and cybersecurity features
- Increased energy density and reverse structure for efficient land use and optimal site distribution and configuration
- A standard 20 meter ISO container with an ideal weight for worldwide shipping
- Sustainable design and cooling system with low GWP
- Advanced monitoring, control, and optimization from battery to fleet with Wärtsilä's GEMS Digital Energy Platform
SOURCE | PHOTOS: Wärtsilä, by Power Progress.
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