Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) store electricity for use when it’s needed most. These systems make economic sense because they can deliver stacked value—cutting peak demand charges, shifting consumption away from expensive time-of-use periods, and improving reliability during outages. When paired with solar, storage can further stabilize energy costs and protect critical operations. Additionally, incentives like the federal storage ITC can further improve ROI

BESS plays a critical role in energy resilience, peak demand management, and reducing operational energy costs for utilities, commercial facilities, and industrial operations.

Explore how it works:

Click on the interactive animation below and use your arrow keys to see how a Battery Energy Storage System stores, manages, and delivers energy in real time.

Interested in how BESS can support your project or facility?