How Honeywells’ Battery Storage Will Improve Efficiency
As the use of renewable energy sources rises there is an increased need for technology that can capture and store it, according to the National Grid.
National Grid says that renewable energy is going to play a key role in the sustainable movement to net zero around the world.
Honeywell has announced its new Ionic Modular All-in-One battery storage system that will integrate renewable sources.
The company said on Linkedin: “Today we introduced Honeywell Ionic Modular All-in-One, a modular battery energy storage enclosure and automation platform for commercial and industrial operations.
“The new solution helps optimise energy costs, absorb energy demand fluctuations and can provide backup power when needed.”
What is Honeywell's battery energy storage system?
The storage system is combined with lithium-ion battery storage, creating a range of 250 kWh up to 5 MWh of power.
Honeywell hopes that this range of power will bring storage scalability to a more industrial level.
Customers are able to choose from integrated energy storage systems and alongside agreements that enable Honeywell to control operations through its remote centre.
The battery aims to provide the most up to date analytical tools that can deliver more advanced control and customisation on site.
Incorporating advanced control software the system can offer protection for users and mitigate potentially cyber threats.
The system also has liquid cooling built in which will support the battery in equalizing temperature through charge and discharge cycles, maximising battery life and aiming to create more power conversion efficiency.
What are the benefits to using the new system?
Honeywell says that by combining flexible battery storage alongside its advanced control system it will optimise energy costs and provide backup power when needed.
The company says that its new technology will solve problems such as:
- Maintain up time even when the price of power is too expensive or the power goes out
- Without impacting production it can reduce power costs
- Increase the effectiveness of renewable energy generation
- Support the delivery of sustainability goals
- Supplement traditional generation assets, increasing ROI, reducing fuel and maintaining costs
- Enable participation in power and energy markets
“Today organisations of all sizes are under increasing pressure to use energy more effectively while simultaneously ensuring reliability and cost-effectiveness,” said Jim Masso, President of Honeywell Process Solutions.
“Honeywell Ionic enables businesses to navigate these challenges while meeting their energy goals by delivering a complete energy automation system built on the latest lithium-ion technology.
“Adopting autonomous solutions can be crucial for companies to manage energy costs, better integrate renewables and ultimately optimize energy consumption.”
Why does renewable energy need to be stored?
The National Grid says that battery storage is essential to speeding up the replacement of fossil fuels with renewable energy.
Battery storage is used to capture energy from outlets such as solar or wind and release it when the power is needed most.
The technology allows for the continuation of green energy even when renewable energy isn’t being created, for example during the night when solar panels are not generating electricity.
Honeywell says alongside better sustainability the use of battery energy storage can also support the reduction of electricity bills, allowing consumers to be charged when energy is cleaner and cheaper to generate and drawing on stored supply when at peak demand.
The company also says that the use of battery storage can make grids more resilient, as it can support the balance of grid loads and extend the life of infrastructure.
