Enterprises begin installing photovoltaic energy storage

How does a PV system work?

A PV system supplies a company with cost-effective solar energy during the day. The addition of a storage system means that surplus energy is not fed into the grid, but stored instead. This energy can then be used in the evening and at night when the PV system is not producing any electricity.

Why do commercial photovoltaic systems need a high rate of self-consumption?

Cooling systems, production machines or computer infrastructures must also be supplied with energy during the evening and overnight. The more solar energy used for these loads, the more cost-effective this is for the company. For this reason, high rates of self-consumption is the highest priority for commercial photovoltaic systems.

Why do commercial photovoltaic systems need a backup power function?

For this reason, high rates of self-consumption is the highest priority for commercial photovoltaic systems. This can be achieved through the use of storage systems. To be able to supply critical infrastructure with energy even during power outages, a backup power function is also advantageous.

How will a pumped storage power plant contribute to the energy transition?

The company is making a significant contribution to the energy transition and is continuing its corporate transformation towards more renewable energy generation. By storing energy, the pumped storage power plant will contribute to greater security of supply in southern Germany.

Will Bellefield be the biggest solar-plus-storage installation in the country?

When the full 2,000 MW Bellefield project is done, it will be the biggest solar-plus-storage installation in the country. “Completing the first 1,000 MW of Bellefield demonstrates how rapidly solar and storage can be deployed to meet the growing energy demand of data centers,” said AES CEO Andrés Gluski.

Why should we invest in a pumped storage power plant?

By storing energy, the pumped storage power plant will contribute to greater security of supply in southern Germany. This investment is part of our previously announced strategy to invest in growth and transformation towards a greener business.