How ABB's BESS-as-a-Service can Unlock Clean Energy Value
As global investment in renewable energy accelerates, businesses face a critical challenge: storing the clean energy they generate.
Without efficient storage, much of this energy potential goes untapped.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are emerging as a transformative solution.
Global investment in BESS tripled in 2022 and is projected to reach US$150 billion by 2030, according to McKinsey.
Yet despite their promise, high upfront costs and infrastructure requirements have kept BESS out of reach for many companies – until now.
ABB addresses this with the launch of BESS-as-a-Service, a service-based solution that eliminates the need for heavy capital investment and provides a complete, end-to-end battery storage offering.
“In a landscape where energy volatility is the norm, storage is the key to staying ahead.” Battery energy storage isn’t just about resilience – it’s about opportunity”, says Andressa Ferraz, Sustainability Advisory Services Leader at ABB.
“It allows businesses to optimise energy consumption, cut costs and even turn stored energy into a revenue stream.
About ABB’s BESS-as-a-Service
ABB’s BESS-as-a-Service simplifies energy storage by delivering a full lifecycle solution – from system design and installation to maintenance and end-of-life battery recycling or repurposing.
By bundling hardware, software and support services into one scalable package, the model lowers the upfront cost barrier and removes operational complexities from the equation, making advanced storage more accessible than ever.
This full lifecycle approach addresses common operational concerns, such as system upkeep and end-of-life disposal, allowing businesses to adopt storage with confidence and ease.
Turning energy into an asset with BESS-as-a-Service
Paired with renewable sources like solar PV, BESS becomes one of the most cost-effective forms of electricity – outperforming fossil fuels in many markets.
While traditional power purchase agreements (PPAs) can help decarbonise between 40% and 70% of electricity use, according to McKinsey research, long-duration storage can drive far deeper reductions and provide added flexibility.
“With BESS-as-a-Service, businesses no longer have to rely solely on grid power,” Andressa explains.
“They can store energy when it’s cheap and use it when prices spike, reducing reliance on volatile energy markets and ensuring resilience against outages.”
This service-based model transforms energy storage into a strategic asset.
Businesses can participate in energy markets, connect to virtual power plant (VPP) networks and take advantage of ancillary grid services – unlocking new revenue streams and operational agility.
“We’re seeing a shift from energy storage as a cost centre to a revenue-generating tool,” Andressa concludes.
“As the global energy system transitions toward renewables, storage will become the cornerstone of a more sustainable, resilient and economically sound energy model.”
With ABB’s BESS-as-a-Service, businesses can now move beyond simply powering their operations – they can start powering their potential.
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