By: Michael Hainzl; Generac Power Systems - Michael.hainzl@generac.com
This class follows with a more detailed look at battery technology and helps the student understand how battery performance ratings are established. Balance of plant components such as HVAC, fire protection, and power inverters are discussed. Finally, several one-line diagram use cases are introduced to explain how a BESS can improve utilization of on-site distributed generation such as wind, PV, and traditional engine-generators. We examine how different electrical system topologies influence project cost, complexity, and the various sequence of operations that can be supported.