Commercial Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Commercial and industrial battery energy storage systems give businesses greater control over how electricity is supplied, stored and used across their operations. Bigfisch Projects designs integrated energy solutions for commercial and industrial sites, bringing battery storage together with solar PV, grid electricity and diesel generation where appropriate.

Containerised BESS solutions provide a practical option for medium to large-scale applications, including manufacturing, agriculture, mining, retail and other energy-intensive operations. Whether your priority is improving power resilience, integrating battery storage into an existing solar installation or developing a more flexible energy infrastructure, the starting point is a solution designed around your business.

Discuss your commercial battery storage project with Bigfisch.

Containerised BESS for commercial and industrial sites

Containerised battery storage brings the principal equipment together in a modular enclosure, helping accommodate larger installations without requiring every component to be assembled separately on site.

Depending on the system configuration, an installation can incorporate battery modules, power conversion equipment, battery and energy management controls, cooling and ventilation, and appropriate safety systems.

For commercial and industrial applications, the focus is on how the complete system integrates with the site's electrical infrastructure and other energy assets.

An integrated approach to energy storage

A battery system needs to work as part of the wider power infrastructure, not in isolation.

Bigfisch considers how battery storage can integrate with the site's existing or planned energy systems, including:

Solar PV installations

Incorporate battery storage into a wider solar energy project or assess compatibility with an existing installation.

Diesel generator systems

Coordinate battery storage with generator infrastructure where the system design supports this.

Grid-connected operations

Integrate storage with the site's electrical supply and applicable connection requirements.

Energy management controls

Coordinate connected power sources according to the system's operating requirements.

The appropriate configuration depends on the project's scope, site infrastructure and intended use. These considerations should be established during the engineering and feasibility stage.

Designed around your operation

A battery storage project should begin with the operational requirements it needs to meet.

• A manufacturing facility may need to support production equipment during power interruptions.
• An agriculture operation may have critical refrigeration or pumping requirements.
• A mining site may need a solution suited to remote infrastructure and demanding operating conditions.

Bigfisch works with commercial and industrial energy requirements to develop an appropriate system configuration, taking account of site conditions, existing equipment and the intended role of battery storage. This project specific approach helps establish whether a containerised system is suitable and how it should fit into the wider energy solution.

From project assessment to commissioning, a commercial battery storage installation involves more than supplying a container. The system needs to be specified for its intended application and properly integrated with the site's electrical infrastructure.

Depending on the project scope, the process can include:

1. Initial consultation. Establish your site's requirements, existing energy infrastructure and project objectives.
2. Site assessment and engineering. Evaluate the installation requirements and develop the appropriate system configuration.
3. Procurement and project delivery. Coordinate the equipment and installation requirements for the agreed solution.
4. Integration and commissioning. Complete the relevant electrical integration, testing and commissioning activities within the agreed project scope.

The exact process and deliverables are confirmed for each project. Talk to Bigfisch about your BESS project.

Frequently asked questions

What types of businesses can use containerised BESS?

Containerised battery storage can suit a range of commercial and industrial applications, including manufacturing, agriculture, retail and other sites with substantial or critical energy requirements. Suitability depends on the individual project.

Can Bigfisch integrate battery storage with an existing energy system?

Battery storage can be integrated with existing solar PV, grid supplies and diesel generators where the equipment, electrical infrastructure and proposed system design are compatible. The existing installation should be assessed before configuration is specified.

What is involved in a commercial BESS project?

A project typically involves establishing operational requirements, assessing the site, developing the system design and coordinating the necessary installation and commissioning work. The precise scope depends on the project.

How do we get started?

Contact Bigfisch to discuss your site, existing power infrastructure and objectives for battery storage. This provides a starting point for determining the appropriate next steps. Discuss your commercial battery storage requirements.

Bigfisch Projects develops energy solutions for commercial and industrial applications, with an integrated approach to solar PV, battery storage and associated power infrastructure.

If your business is considering a containerised battery energy storage system, speak to our team about your project requirements and the options worth assessing for your site.

Contact Bigfisch Projects

Telephone +27 10 500 0254

E-mail sales@bigfisch.co.za

169 Herman St, Meadowdale, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1614