What is mobile energy storage?

For example, mobile storage is often the preferred solution for utility operators to meet rising power demands. Battery energy storage is also used by operators to supplement grid power for up to three years before committing to fixed infrastructure investments. Mobile energy storage for land and sea. Image used courtesy of Power Edison

Can mobile battery energy storage systems replace dirty generators?

Fortunately, an innovative, cleaner solution is gaining traction to replace dirty generators: mobile battery energy storage systems (mobile BESS). Mobile BESS products provide mobile, temporary electricity wherever and whenever it’s needed.

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.

What makes a good energy storage solution?

Mobility can be a key differentiator for an energy storage solution. For example, mobile storage is often the preferred solution for utility operators to meet rising power demands. Battery energy storage is also used by operators to supplement grid power for up to three years before committing to fixed infrastructure investments.

What is a mobile battery storage unit?

A mobile battery storage unit from Moxion, its product to displace diesel generators for construction sites, film sets and more. Image: Moxion. Background image: U.S. Department of State – Overseas Buildings Operations, London Office Mobile battery energy storage systems offer an alternative to diesel generators for temporary off-grid power.

Why do power distributors need mobile storage?

Mobile storage also allows power distributors to quickly move power to where it is needed most, such as during seasonal changes from summer to winter when power demands shift.