Energy storage devices replace diesel generators

Will a battery energy storage system replace a diesel generator?

Paris, October 04, 2023 – Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has delivered a battery energy storage system (BESS) to replace diesel backup power generators at Microsoft’s sustainable data center in Sweden. The system entered operation in June 2023 as a key milestone on Microsoft’s path to diesel-free data centers by 2030.

Are mobile battery energy storage systems a viable alternative to diesel generators?

Mobile battery energy storage systems offer an alternative to diesel generators for temporary off-grid power. Alex Smith, co-founder and CTO of US-based provider Moxion Power looks at some of the technology’s many applications and scopes out its future market development.

Should companies replace diesel back-up power generators with cleaner options?

With regulations tightening, as well as communities and shareholders holding businesses accountable for emissions, companies have increasing pressure to replace diesel back-up power generators with cleaner options. The desire to reduce carbon footprints may outweigh economic factors.

Why do data centres need diesel generators?

Until now, diesel generators have been essential for data centre power continuity in the case of a grid outage. Running generators for backup and testing was an unavoidable source of greenhouse gas emissions. The new large-scale BESS overcomes this by providing four groups of 4MWh each for up to 80min of back up energy.

How to improve battery energy storage system valuation for diesel-based power systems?

To improve battery energy storage system valuation for diesel-based power systems, integration analysis must be holistic and go beyond fuel savings to capture every value stream possible.

What are diesel generators used for?

Diesel generators have long served as the stopgap power source for industries that rely on off-grid temporary power, such as construction, live events, film, utilities and disaster relief.