New diesel-generated energy storage equipment

Can battery energy storage systems replace diesel generators?

Let’s now look at another option that’s currently available, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and why it can replace diesel generators, which are estimated to provide over 20 gigawatts of backup power globally in the data center industry today.

Why should you choose a diesel generator?

Diesel generators have a fast start time, ready to accept a load in under 10 seconds. The production and distribution of diesel is well established so adding fuel to the storage system is reliable and cost-effective. Diesel generators have compact designs and can take up little space, especially in terms of the energy density they provide.

Are diesel generators a good choice for data center power?

Diesel generators have compact designs and can take up little space, especially in terms of the energy density they provide. For establishing a market-competitive solution for data center power, these characteristics are the benchmarks a new technology is up against.

How long does a diesel generator last?

A generator can provide an extended runtime of at least 24 hours, which can extend up to 96 hours and beyond. Diesel generators have a fast start time, ready to accept a load in under 10 seconds. The production and distribution of diesel is well established so adding fuel to the storage system is reliable and cost-effective.

What is a diesel aftertreatment solution?

An aftertreatment solution can involve components like diesel particulate filters (DPF), selective catalytic reduction (SCR) units, or diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC), alone or in combination. The effectiveness of these technologies is great, able to curb emissions by as much as 94 percent.

Is Bess a viable alternative to diesel generators?

Data centers and other critical facilities require long-term backup power, sometimes for days at a time, so if we’re to have BESS as viable alternatives to diesel generators, then we must ensure their longevity.