Utility Energy Storage

NRI recently announced the development of its commercial and utility scale battery energy storage systems/distributed energy storage (DES) units with our large models ranging from .5MWh upwards to 20MWh.

These large scale BESS/DES units are designed in a modular fashion and are capable of performing specific stand-alone modes of operation or may be programmed to perform multiple modes of operation on a scheduled or signaled basis customized to the utility’s needs. NRI’s recent advances in the areas of utility revenue stacking enables us to work with our utility customers in the development of an operating model which not only serves their on-site power needs, but also takes advantage of potential revenue streams to assist in offsetting operating costs.

NRI BESS-DES solutions are designed to operate in a wide range of charge and discharge modes and through different battery chemistries, inverter combinations, and software controls the final design will reflect the goals your organization is trying to achieve. Whether your organization is concerned with power quality, peak load reduction, arbitrage, or deploying storage to avoid expensive infrastructure upgrades elsewhere, we’re here to model a solution just for you. The skilled engineering staff at NRI also designs and installs customized system enclosures for our clients needing to integrate their BESS/DES units into a more visually appealing structure.

Lastly, NRI recognizes that utility energy storage does not mean simply large-scale units. We believe energy storage deployed at the residential and commercial level still can have a benefit to the utility. Through the custom NRI Hive Mode of Operation available on NRI residential and commercial BESS units, we’re able to assist the utility in using multiple small storage devices across the local grid to perform a wide variety of functions. When speaking with NRI representatives, be certain to inquire about Hive Mode and how it may be beneficial to your firm.

As the world’s utilities struggle to integrate higher and higher percentages of renewable energy into their generation portfolios through cultural and regulatory pressures, NRI launched its utility scale storage to assist. With over 35 years of engineering experience in the energy storage industry and with a broad range of environmental experience NRI pledges to retain our high standards for system quality while delivering a solution that satisfies the financial goals of our customer base. NRI, having worked around the globe on storage projects, understands that no cookie-cutter model will satisfy the unique environment in which your utility operates. Local grid attributes, financial and regulatory constraints differ amongst the utility clients we have in different regions. In response, NRI has designed its energy storage systems around basic modes of operation allowing us to provide every utility its own unique profile. We’ve determined that our revenue stacking model when used in conjunction with the utility’s forecasting based on historical data is the most effective solution at identifying how to structure the BESS/DES operations. We’ve also recognized that historical data is not enough when dealing with systems over years of service in an ever-changing market environment. NRI has therefore integrated into its annual maintenance program an annual financial model review option for our utility clients to reconfigure the BESS/DES operation based upon new data inputs each year.