ESI Energy Storage Inverters incorporate power quality features
14/07/2017 Hitachi Energy UK Limited
ESI bi-directional inverters are an effective one-solution tool for small to medium size renewable energy installations.ABB has further extended its range of BESS (Battery Energy Storage) solutions with the new ESI range of bi-directional inverters designed specifically for small to medium size renewable energy installations including industrial facilities, academic campuses, large supermarkets and warehouses and residential blocks.
The ESI inverters can be used with different types of battery technology and in both low voltage (LV) and medium voltage (MV) applications by connecting through a step-up transformer. The ESI is also packed with powerful features to enhance power quality issues such as harmonic mitigation, load balancing and reactive power compensation. This means that the ESI adds significant value to any battery energy storage system (BESS) by doubling up as a power quality improvement device.
The ESI range offers three type of inverters- ESI-I up to 315 kilowatt (kW) in one unit, ESI-M up to 100 kW in one unit and ESIS p to 85 kW in one unit. ESI-I and ESI-M are free standing cubicles while the ESI-S are designed for wall mounting. The choice of the inverter depends on the power requirement, type of network connection and various other parameters.
Projects involving ESI inverters will be coordinated by ABB's specialized Power Quality facility at Bromborough. Steve Joyce, ABB Power Quality Business Manager, said: "The ESI range is ideally suited to provide effective energy storage for wind and solar farms while also addressing their reactive power and harmonic issues. It is an efficient one-solution tool to address both BESS and Power Quality requirements."
For more information, please contact:
Karen Strong
ABB Power Grids Division UK
Oulton Road
Stone
Staffordshire
ST15 0RS
Tel: +44 (0)1785 825050
Fax: +44 (0)1785 819019
Email: karen.strong@gb.abb.com
Web: www.abb.com
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