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Are battery energy storage systems causing noise?
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are relatively new to the US, and communities are only just starting to become aware of the noise issues they can create. BESS’s are generally large power storage facilities, often comprised of hundreds of battery units the size of shipping containers spread over many acres of land.
What are battery energy storage systems?
These battery energy storage systems typically consist of rechargeable batteries, power conversion systems, cooling systems and control electronics. BESS facilities tend to produce high noise levels generated mostly by the compressors and fans in the electrical equipment cooling systems.
What are the key components and noise sources of a Bess facility?
Key components and noise sources of a BESS facility include: Batteries: Rechargeable battery units are the core of the Battery Energy Storage System. Battery units (often 20 ft. in length and 8 ft in width and height) include cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperature.
What is a battery energy storage system (BESS)?
Projected to exceed 400 GWh of global annual capacity by 2030, the battery energy storage system (BESS) market is transforming how electricity grids operate. In addition to providing revenue savings and incentives for ratepayers and businesses, expanding BESS penetration supports the transition to net zero emissions.
Did NMS conduct a noise study for a new battery energy storage facility?
In July, 2022, NMS was retained to conduct a detailed noise study for a new Battery Energy Storage Facility near Los Angeles (for confidentiality purposes, no identifying client or site information is included in this article). The facility consisted of over 300 batteries, over 60 PCS units and two transformers covering about 6 acres of land.
Why is battery storage a key environmental impact challenge?
The use of battery storage helps the grid to remain stable due to its ability to respond quickly to changes in energy demand. Grid-scale battery storage has the potential to significantly assist in the renewable energy transition. Noise has emerged as a key environmental impact challenge in the development of BESS. But why?