{"id":382335,"date":"2024-05-10T18:25:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T18:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/?page_id=382335"},"modified":"2024-07-02T21:00:42","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T21:00:42","slug":"bess-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/energy-solutions\/energy-storage-systems\/bess-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Storage FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"block-page-title bg-color-white\">\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n                <h1 class=\"fg-color-gradient\">Frequently asked questions about utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) <\/h1>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n  \n\n\n<section class=\"accordion align pt-60 pt-lg-15 block_acf-block-66846a777a374 block\">\n    <div class=\"pt-0 pt-lg-0\"><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"container \">\n          <h2 class=\"fg-color-navy\">General energy storage questions<\/h2>\n    \n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <ul class=\"accordion d-block list-style-none\" data-accordion data-accordion-multi-expand=\"\"   itemid=\"general-energy-storage-questions\" >\n                  <li class=\"accordion-item border-1px border-solid border-right-0 border-left-0 border-color-beige\" data-accordion-item  itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" >\n  <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-item__title d-block position-relative text-decoration-none font-size-paragraph-large line-height-level-5 py-20 px-17\"><span  itemprop=\"name\"  >What is a utility-scale battery energy storage system? <\/span> <\/a>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper overflow-hidden\" data-accordion-content  itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion-item__content py-30 px-17 max-w-1055px\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n      <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW266155481 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266155481 BCX0\">Utility-scale or grid-scale battery storage refers to technologies connected to the power grid that can store energy in rechargeable batteries and then supply it back to the grid. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW266155481 BCX0\">Without energy storage, electricity must be produced and consumed at exactly the same time.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266155481 BCX0\"> Energy storage systems allow electricity to be stored\u2014and then discharged\u2014at the most strategic and vital times, and locations.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP TrackedChange SCXW266155481 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n                  <li class=\"accordion-item border-1px border-solid border-right-0 border-left-0 border-color-beige\" data-accordion-item  itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" >\n  <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-item__title d-block position-relative text-decoration-none font-size-paragraph-large line-height-level-5 py-20 px-17\"><span  itemprop=\"name\"  >How do utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) work? <\/span> <\/a>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper overflow-hidden\" data-accordion-content  itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion-item__content py-30 px-17 max-w-1055px\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n      <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39999697 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39999697 BCX0\">Battery energy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39999697 BCX0\">storage <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39999697 BCX0\">systems <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39999697 BCX0\">can gather and store energy from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39999697 BCX0\">either <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39999697 BCX0\">the grid directly or from an adjoining <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39999697 BCX0\">solar farm<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39999697 BCX0\"> or other power source.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39999697 BCX0\">The energy is stored in rechargeable batteries and then can be strategically deployed when needed most. The most commonly deployed form of energy storage today is lithium-ion battery storage, which leverages<\/span> similar <span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW39999697 BCX0\">technology as your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW39999697 BCX0\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW39999697 BCX0\">ell phones and laptops<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW39999697 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39999697 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39999697 BCX0\">In the case of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39999697 BCX0\">battery<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39999697 BCX0\">energy storage systems<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39999697 BCX0\">, this is just on a much larger scale<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39999697 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39999697 BCX0\"> with more <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39999697 BCX0\">extensive requirements for certification and safety<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39999697 BCX0\">. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW39999697 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Learn more about how these systems store and deploy energy in <a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/energy-solutions\/energy-storage-systems\/bess-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BESS 101.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n                  <li class=\"accordion-item border-1px border-solid border-right-0 border-left-0 border-color-beige\" data-accordion-item  itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" >\n  <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-item__title d-block position-relative text-decoration-none font-size-paragraph-large line-height-level-5 py-20 px-17\"><span  itemprop=\"name\"  >What does a typical energy storage project look like? <\/span> <\/a>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper overflow-hidden\" data-accordion-content  itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion-item__content py-30 px-17 max-w-1055px\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n      <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Battery energy storage systems (BESS) come in many different shapes and sizes but are typically smaller than a 40\u2019 shipping container. BESS containers, which hold the battery components, are set directly on concrete foundations and the ground area around them is covered in crushed rock, similar to a substation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Major components of a battery energy storage system are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/05\/11005322\/image-1.png\" width=\"1500\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28030191 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28030191 BCX8\">Learn more about battery energy storage systems <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28030191 BCX8\">and how they work <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28030191 BCX8\">in: <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW28030191 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/energy-solutions\/energy-storage-systems\/bess-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW28030191 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28030191 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">BESS 101<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW28030191 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n                  <li class=\"accordion-item border-1px border-solid border-right-0 border-left-0 border-color-beige\" data-accordion-item  itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" >\n  <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-item__title d-block position-relative text-decoration-none font-size-paragraph-large line-height-level-5 py-20 px-17\"><span  itemprop=\"name\"  >What are the advantages of energy storage? <\/span> <\/a>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper overflow-hidden\" data-accordion-content  itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion-item__content py-30 px-17 max-w-1055px\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n      <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96172801 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW96172801 BCX0\">Energy storage brings a nu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW96172801 BCX0\">mber of benefits to customers, communities, and the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW96172801 BCX0\">grid:<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW96172801 BCX0\"> from maintaining a steady supply of clean energy to reinforcing our grid.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96172801 BCX0\">Storage <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96172801 BCX0\">increases grid flexibility and helps provide uninterrupted power for consumers, businesses, and other users.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96172801 BCX0\">These systems lower electricity costs while diversifying our energy mix for energy security and independence.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW96172801 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/energy-solutions\/energy-storage-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> for a full overview of benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n                  <li class=\"accordion-item border-1px border-solid border-right-0 border-left-0 border-color-beige\" data-accordion-item  itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" >\n  <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-item__title d-block position-relative text-decoration-none font-size-paragraph-large line-height-level-5 py-20 px-17\"><span  itemprop=\"name\"  >Can energy storage work with all fuel sources? <\/span> <\/a>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper overflow-hidden\" data-accordion-content  itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion-item__content py-30 px-17 max-w-1055px\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n      <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW169996401 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169996401 BCX0\">Yes, energy storage systems are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW169996401 BCX0\">technology-<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169996401 BCX0\"> and fuel-neutral. Battery systems can be charged by renewable energy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW169996401 BCX0\">sources, or<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169996401 BCX0\"> can be charged directly from the grid. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW169996401 BCX0\">Electricity from the grid can be generated by any number of technologies, including renewables like solar as well as oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear power.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW169996401 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n                  <li class=\"accordion-item border-1px border-solid border-right-0 border-left-0 border-color-beige\" data-accordion-item  itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" >\n  <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-item__title d-block position-relative text-decoration-none font-size-paragraph-large line-height-level-5 py-20 px-17\"><span  itemprop=\"name\"  >How does storage reduce energy costs? <\/span> <\/a>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper overflow-hidden\" data-accordion-content  itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion-item__content py-30 px-17 max-w-1055px\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n      <ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) supports the integration of more, low cost renewable energy generation that is now the cheapest source of electricity worldwide. Along with affordable electricity, adding renewables to our energy mix increase our nation\u2019s energy security.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BESS improves grid efficiency: Energy storage is instantly dispatchable to function both as generation and load, so it can help the grid adjust to fluctuations in demand and supply, which optimizes grid efficiency, alleviates transmission congestion, and increases grid flexibility. This reduces overall system costs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BESS helps limit the need for costly energy imports and increases energy security: Energy storage improves energy security and maximizes the use of affordable electricity produced in the United States.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BESS helps prevent and minimizes power outages: Energy storage can help prevent or reduce the risk of blackouts or brownouts by increasing peak power supply and by serving as backup power.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n                  <li class=\"accordion-item border-1px border-solid border-right-0 border-left-0 border-color-beige\" data-accordion-item  itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" >\n  <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-item__title d-block position-relative text-decoration-none font-size-paragraph-large line-height-level-5 py-20 px-17\"><span  itemprop=\"name\"  >Are storage systems useful for communities?<\/span> <\/a>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper overflow-hidden\" data-accordion-content  itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion-item__content py-30 px-17 max-w-1055px\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n      <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW118584469 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118584469 BCX0\">Battery energy storage systems <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW118584469 BCX0\">are<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118584469 BCX0\">beneficial for communities because of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW118584469 BCX0\">a whole range<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118584469 BCX0\"> of indirect benefits they generate. They support energy independence by reducing local reliance on traditional fossil fuels and imported fuel sources to be reduced, and they also make the power grid more efficient and stable, protecting it from malfunctions or blackouts.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118584469 BCX0\">Energy storage improves energy security and maximizes the use of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118584469 BCX0\">low-cost<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118584469 BCX0\">, home-grown<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118584469 BCX0\"> renewable electricity produced in the United States.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW118584469 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"accordion align pt-60 pt-lg-15 block_acf-block-6682f3de94c2f block\">\n    <div class=\"pt-0 pt-lg-0\"><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"container \">\n          <h2 class=\"fg-color-navy\">Health and safety <\/h2>\n    \n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <ul class=\"accordion d-block list-style-none\" data-accordion data-accordion-multi-expand=\"\"   itemid=\"health-and-safety\" >\n                  <li class=\"accordion-item border-1px border-solid border-right-0 border-left-0 border-color-beige\" data-accordion-item  itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" >\n  <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-item__title d-block position-relative text-decoration-none font-size-paragraph-large line-height-level-5 py-20 px-17\"><span  itemprop=\"name\"  >Are utility-scale battery energy storage systems safe?<\/span> <\/a>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper overflow-hidden\" data-accordion-content  itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion-item__content py-30 px-17 max-w-1055px\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n      <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes. Utility scale battery energy storage systems use very similar lithium ion technology as cell phones and devices that are in our pockets each and every day. However, battery storage modules, containers and sites are held to additional safety standards and undergo supplemental testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As part of UL 9540A, batteries are tested for safety at different levels which depending on system design may include cell, module, unit, and installation level. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On top of the rigorous testing done from the cell to container level, there are additional safeguards implemented on BESS sites. This includes an aggregate 24\/7 monitoring and alarm system with backup power.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NFPA 855 &#8220;Standards for the installation of Energy Storage Systems&#8221; standards are also implemented on BESS sites. These requirements include spacing between containers, ingress and egress requirements, proximity to flammable items, etc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lastly, all developers\/owners are required to develop a Hazard Mitigation Analysis (HMA) which is an evaluation and report of potential energy storage system failure modes and the safety related consequences attributed to a failure. This includes an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) that prescribes processes and procedures fire responds shall follow should a failure event occur on site. The local authorities are trained on the ERP prior to project operation and on an annual basis for the life of the project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Resource<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/666b00bb91a866df89c4f469\/667b07aebfcda7d99883ba5b_Advancing%20EnergyStorageSafetyStandards_240625%20(1).pdf\">American Clean Power Fact Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n                  <li class=\"accordion-item border-1px border-solid border-right-0 border-left-0 border-color-beige\" data-accordion-item  itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" >\n  <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-item__title d-block position-relative text-decoration-none font-size-paragraph-large line-height-level-5 py-20 px-17\"><span  itemprop=\"name\"  >Do batteries produce noise?<\/span> <\/a>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper overflow-hidden\" data-accordion-content  itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion-item__content py-30 px-17 max-w-1055px\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n      <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW55445356 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55445356 BCX0\">Batteries<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55445356 BCX0\"> alone do not <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55445356 BCX0\">make any noise. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW55445356 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW55445356 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55445356 BCX0\">N<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW55445356 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55445356 BCX0\">oise<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55445356 BCX0\">is generated<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55445356 BCX0\"> from the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55445356 BCX0\"> fans and chillers that are used to cool the batteries during charging and discharging<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55445356 BCX0\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55445356 BCX0\">The systems themselves are installed <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55445356 BCX0\">at a distance to mitigate noise. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW55445356 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55445356 BCX0\">L<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55445356 BCX0\">ightsource bp <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55445356 BCX0\">will conduct analysis of maximum sound levels emitted from the BESS and ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW55445356 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n                  <li class=\"accordion-item border-1px border-solid border-right-0 border-left-0 border-color-beige\" data-accordion-item  itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" >\n  <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-item__title d-block position-relative text-decoration-none font-size-paragraph-large line-height-level-5 py-20 px-17\"><span  itemprop=\"name\"  >What is Lightsource bp&#8217;s approach to BESS fire safety? <\/span> <\/a>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper overflow-hidden\" data-accordion-content  itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion-item__content py-30 px-17 max-w-1055px\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n      <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lightsource bp works with licensed third-party fire protection engineering experts to develop comprehensive fire safety strategies specific to each battery energy system\u2019s technology and configuration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We also work closely with the communities we join and their fire departments on thorough safety communications and training.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additionally, Lightsource bp\u2019s BESS offerings have all been subjected to full-scale fire testing as per UL 9540A. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Learn more about how we ensure safe, reliable energy storage systems on our <a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/energy-solutions\/energy-storage-systems\/bess-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safety Page.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Resource<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/666b00bb91a866df89c4f469\/667b07aebfcda7d99883ba5b_Advancing%20EnergyStorageSafetyStandards_240625%20(1).pdf\">American Clean Power Fact Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n                  <li class=\"accordion-item border-1px border-solid border-right-0 border-left-0 border-color-beige\" data-accordion-item  itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" >\n  <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-item__title d-block position-relative text-decoration-none font-size-paragraph-large line-height-level-5 py-20 px-17\"><span  itemprop=\"name\"  >What certification requirements are there for BESS? <\/span> <\/a>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper overflow-hidden\" data-accordion-content  itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion-item__content py-30 px-17 max-w-1055px\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n      <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All Lightsource bp BESS deployments will follow required fire codes. As part of this, our energy storage systems will utilize containers and technologies that have conducted UL 9540A test procedures. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UL 9540A is the Installation Level Tests with Outdoor Lithium-Ion Energy Storage Systems. Via these test procedures, BESS containers are positioned adjacent to each other as they would be at real energy storage sites, then an individual battery module (called the event module) is forced into thermal runway (extreme heat).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">The data from this test is used by safety experts including licensed Fire Protection Engineers to confirm that the safety features and protections of the BESS container function as intended and can support a safe and reliable BESS facility. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Lightsource bp will utilize and follow National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 855 design standards. NFPA 855 is the Standard for the Installation of Energy Storage Systems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resource<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/666b00bb91a866df89c4f469\/667af128b816c4f5c33a4a1d_ESS%20Codes%20and%20Standards%20Overview.pdf\">American Clean Power Fact Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"accordion align pt-60 pt-lg-15 block_acf-block-6682f3de94d8c block\">\n    <div class=\"pt-0 pt-lg-0\"><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"container \">\n          <h2 class=\"fg-color-navy\">Energy storage technical questions<\/h2>\n    \n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <ul class=\"accordion d-block list-style-none\" data-accordion data-accordion-multi-expand=\"\"   itemid=\"energy-storage-technical-questions\" >\n                  <li class=\"accordion-item border-1px border-solid border-right-0 border-left-0 border-color-beige\" data-accordion-item  itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" >\n  <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-item__title d-block position-relative text-decoration-none font-size-paragraph-large line-height-level-5 py-20 px-17\"><span  itemprop=\"name\"  >How does BESS support the grid? <\/span> <\/a>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper overflow-hidden\" data-accordion-content  itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion-item__content py-30 px-17 max-w-1055px\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n      <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247658549 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247658549 BCX0\">Battery energy systems <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247658549 BCX0\">enhance grid reliabilit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247658549 BCX0\">y by making power accessible when needed. BESS <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247658549 BCX0\">can serve as a dependable power source<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247658549 BCX0\"> in extreme weather events or in the case of equipment failure.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247658549 BCX0\"> These systems <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247658549 BCX0\">match power supply and demand, making the grid more resilient and efficient.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW247658549 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n                  <li class=\"accordion-item border-1px border-solid border-right-0 border-left-0 border-color-beige\" data-accordion-item  itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" >\n  <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-item__title d-block position-relative text-decoration-none font-size-paragraph-large line-height-level-5 py-20 px-17\"><span  itemprop=\"name\"  >What is the difference between energy storage capacity and duration? <\/span> <\/a>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper overflow-hidden\" data-accordion-content  itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion-item__content py-30 px-17 max-w-1055px\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n      <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Power capacity is the maximum amount <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how much<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> electric power an energy storage system can charge or deliver in megawatts (MW), while duration is <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how long<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> it can do so in hours. A megawatt-hour (MWh) is typically the unit used to describe the amount of energy a battery can store, in megawatts multiplied by hours.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take, for instance, a 240 MWh lithium-ion battery system with a maximum capacity of 60MW. That battery can deliver 60MW for 4 hours.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n                  <li class=\"accordion-item border-1px border-solid border-right-0 border-left-0 border-color-beige\" data-accordion-item  itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" >\n  <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-item__title d-block position-relative text-decoration-none font-size-paragraph-large line-height-level-5 py-20 px-17\"><span  itemprop=\"name\"  >How are battery energy storage systems monitored? <\/span> <\/a>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper overflow-hidden\" data-accordion-content  itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion-item__content py-30 px-17 max-w-1055px\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n      <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Battery energy storage systems are monitored 24\/7. SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) is a control system that enables monitoring of the battery energy storage system. SCADA focuses on real-time monitoring, control, and data acquisition of the BESS itself, and works in tandem with the EMS (energy management system) which takes a broader view, optimizing the operation of the entire power system, including the BESS, to ensure efficient and reliable energy management.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Battery energy storage systems are equipped with sensors that track battery temperatures and enable storage facilities to turn off batteries if they get too hot or too cold.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n                  <li class=\"accordion-item border-1px border-solid border-right-0 border-left-0 border-color-beige\" data-accordion-item  itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" >\n  <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-item__title d-block position-relative text-decoration-none font-size-paragraph-large line-height-level-5 py-20 px-17\"><span  itemprop=\"name\"  >Where are these batteries located? <\/span> <\/a>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper overflow-hidden\" data-accordion-content  itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion-item__content py-30 px-17 max-w-1055px\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n      <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99640836 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99640836 BCX0\">Utility-scale BESS can be deployed in several locations, including: 1)<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99640836 BCX0\">in the transmission network; 2) in the distribution network near load<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99640836 BCX0\">centers; or 3) co-located with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99640836 BCX0\">renewable energy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99640836 BCX0\">generation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99640836 BCX0\">. The <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW99640836 BCX0\">siting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99640836 BCX0\"> of the BESS<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99640836 BCX0\">has important implications for the services the system can best provide,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99640836 BCX0\">and the most <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99640836 BCX0\">beneficial location will depend on its <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99640836 BCX0\">intended<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99640836 BCX0\"> use.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW99640836 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-383631\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/05\/10213453\/FAQ-graphics-4-300x120.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/05\/10213453\/FAQ-graphics-4-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/05\/10213453\/FAQ-graphics-4-1024x410.png 1024w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/05\/10213453\/FAQ-graphics-4-80x32.png 80w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/05\/10213453\/FAQ-graphics-4-150x60.png 150w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/05\/10213453\/FAQ-graphics-4-450x180.png 450w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/05\/10213453\/FAQ-graphics-4-767x307.png 767w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/05\/10213453\/FAQ-graphics-4-1000x400.png 1000w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/05\/10213453\/FAQ-graphics-4-1200x480.png 1200w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/05\/10213453\/FAQ-graphics-4.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"accordion align pt-60 pt-lg-15 block_acf-block-6682f3de94e81 block\">\n    <div class=\"pt-0 pt-lg-0\"><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"container \">\n          <h2 class=\"fg-color-navy\">Energy storage system decommissioning <\/h2>\n    \n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <ul class=\"accordion d-block list-style-none\" data-accordion data-accordion-multi-expand=\"\"   itemid=\"energy-storage-system-decommissioning\" >\n                  <li class=\"accordion-item border-1px border-solid border-right-0 border-left-0 border-color-beige\" data-accordion-item  itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" >\n  <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-item__title d-block position-relative text-decoration-none font-size-paragraph-large line-height-level-5 py-20 px-17\"><span  itemprop=\"name\"  >How long do batteries last? <\/span> <\/a>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper overflow-hidden\" data-accordion-content  itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion-item__content py-30 px-17 max-w-1055px\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n      <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW174708801 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174708801 BCX0\">Batteries typically have a lifespan of at least <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174708801 BCX0\">20 year<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174708801 BCX0\">s, however depending<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174708801 BCX0\"> on usage, the batteries <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174708801 BCX0\">may still <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174708801 BCX0\">have <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174708801 BCX0\">usable capacity after 20 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW174708801 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n                  <li class=\"accordion-item border-1px border-solid border-right-0 border-left-0 border-color-beige\" data-accordion-item  itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" >\n  <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-item__title d-block position-relative text-decoration-none font-size-paragraph-large line-height-level-5 py-20 px-17\"><span  itemprop=\"name\"  >What happens when batteries reach their end of life? <\/span> <\/a>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper overflow-hidden\" data-accordion-content  itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion-item__content py-30 px-17 max-w-1055px\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n      <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW260012681 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260012681 BCX0\">Lightsource bp is committed to reusing and recycling as much of our materials as possible, at the end of our projects and throughout their lifespan, as part of our global commitment to sustainability, reducing waste and creating a true circular economy. We were the first solar farm owner\/operator to commit to reusing or recycling all end-of-life solar panels. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260012681 BCX0\">Likewise, we are committed to recycling all end-of-life batteries<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260012681 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260012681 BCX0\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW260012681 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"fifty-fifty align block_acf-block-6682f3de94f20 block bg-color-white position-relative z-1 overflow-hidden\">\n        <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"fifty-fifty__row\">\n      <div class=\"container \">\n        <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n                      <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 align-self-center fifty-left d-flex flex-column order-2 order-lg-1\">\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"flex flex-column w-100 mb-30 fifty-fifty__image\">\n                    <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13010604\/BESS-image-edit-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13010604\/BESS-image-edit-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13010604\/BESS-image-edit-1-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13010604\/BESS-image-edit-1-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13010604\/BESS-image-edit-1-450x338.png 450w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13010604\/BESS-image-edit-1-767x575.png 767w\" sizes=\"100vw\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13010604\/BESS-image-edit-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"d-flex max-w-100 w-100 h-auto mx-auto fit-cover rounded-10px\"><\/picture>\n                  <\/div>\n                                                          <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 align-self-center fifty-right d-flex flex-column mb-lg-0 mt-lg-0 order-3 order-lg-1  mt-15 \">\n                                                                <div class=\"flex flex-column w-100 line-height-level-6 mb-15 fifty-fifty__text font-size-paragraph-medium  fg-color-navy-text \">\n\n                    <h2>More questions?<\/h2>\n<p>Our team is happy to answer your remaining questions about utility-scale energy storage systems. 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