BESS Auxiliary Power
Most BESS products on the market require an external power supply circuit for their auxiliary loads, although some have built-in circuits and do not need an external supply.
Some BESS suppliers mandate uninterrupted power to maintain the operation of thermal management systems, ensuring battery temperatures remain within desired limits to minimize degradation. BESS fire safety standards, such as NFPA 855, outline minimum requirements for backup power for fire safety systems.
For certain projects, backup power must be provided for the BESS auxiliary load as required by the BESS supplier or fire codes. Some BESS suppliers mandate uninterrupted power to maintain the operation of thermal management systems, ensuring battery temperatures remain within desired limits to minimize degradation.
The SES AC/DC Outdoor UPS™ system enclosure is powder coated white for cooler summer operation, and includes Goretex battery breather vents. Our systems produce clean, uninterrupted power for critical AC and/or DC loads. In the event of AC (utility) power loss, the UPS-AC/DC Outdoor supplies back-up power for 24-48 hours, or longer if requested.
If a BESS product cannot meet these backup power requirements as mandated by the code or the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), an external backup power source needs to be provided. Options for backup power include local distribution network feeders (if available with sufficient kVA rating) or backup generators.
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