BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE
Store the energy.
Strengthen the grid.
Battery storage puts electricity to work when it’s needed. We develop community-scale systems that connect directly to the utility grid.
See how it works ↓01 / FRONT OF THE METER
One battery.
A bigger role.
“Front of the meter” means the battery connects on the utility side of customers’ meters. It serves the grid rather than sitting behind one home’s or business’s meter.
On the grid side of the meter.
The battery is connected to the shared utility network. Customer meters sit between that network and individual homes or businesses.
Conceptual diagram. Actual connections, dispatch and operating requirements depend on the project and utility. Grid-connected storage does not automatically provide backup power to individual buildings during an outage.
02 / WATCH THE EXPLAINER
What is battery
energy storage?
A closer look at the technology and the role it can play in the electricity system.
03 / WHY STORAGE MATTERS
Shift energy through time.
Charge when power is available and deliver it later, according to grid needs and operating schedules.
Respond to changing needs.
Battery systems can adjust their output quickly to help manage changing grid conditions.
Make better use of generation.
Storage can help the grid use electricity from solar, wind and other sources when demand is higher.
04 / SAFETY BY DESIGN
Layers of protection.
A coordinated approach.
Battery projects require engineering, monitoring and emergency planning. Safety measures are selected for the equipment, site and applicable requirements.
Monitoring & controls +
Monitoring tracks operating conditions such as temperature and voltage. Controls can identify abnormal conditions and initiate protective actions.
Thermal management & protection +
System design addresses heat, equipment spacing, fault isolation and fire protection. The specific measures depend on the battery technology and approved design.
Local coordination +
Planning with local officials and emergency responders addresses access, site layout and response procedures before operation.
The same safety video featured on Enterprise’s existing site. Approximately 2 minutes.
05 / FROM CONCEPT TO COMMUNITY
Lake in the Hills.
A new use for an old quarry.
Enterprise secured local approval for a 5 MWac, 20 MWh battery storage project in Lake in the Hills, Illinois, alongside a community solar development.
Explore the development ↗LET’S TALK ABOUT WHAT’S POSSIBLE