Answering your FAQs on battery energy storage installation

The location for the system and access for the crane and lorry needs to be clear of obstructions, parked vehicles and pedestrians kept at a safe distance.  The ground should be prepared, and civils construction completed.

This is dependent on a range of factors. As a general guideline, we can usually deliver in around 6 – 8 weeks however several things need to happen before we can commission a system.

The key component that can cause delays is liaison with the DNO (Distribution Network Operator). Any site is required to comply with G99 regulations – this is to ensure that if the grid goes down the generator doesn’t try to feed into the network connector, as this is a safety requirement. This assessment and approval process can take some time – depending on the DNO – and is out of both our and your control – so we advise arranging this as early as possible to minimise delays to the installation date. We will ensure the scope for this is agreed between all parties – any necessary contractors, as well as the customer and the DNO.

We have in-built safety monitoring and controls, as well as separate door access to the system away from the batteries. The system will perform automatic shutdown procedures if safety parameters are breached for any reason, and it has its own audible alarm. In addition, our controls team monitors the system remotely and they are alerted to any issues or unauthorised entry to the system. We can also link to external beacons, your security, or fire panel if required.

We have two emergency stop buttons fitted as standard, one inside the power electronics area, and one external button near the main incoming supply.

We use AI in our system which initiates an early warning system if any anomaly is flagged. The BESS also comes with smoke alarms. We have had no incidents throughout the lifespan of any of our BESS systems. Safety and security are our top priorities with every installation, and we provide more details on this to any prospective clients.