What is mobile energy storage?

For example, mobile storage is often the preferred solution for utility operators to meet rising power demands. Battery energy storage is also used by operators to supplement grid power for up to three years before committing to fixed infrastructure investments. Mobile energy storage for land and sea. Image used courtesy of Power Edison

Are mobile battery energy storage systems a viable alternative to diesel generators?

Mobile battery energy storage systems offer an alternative to diesel generators for temporary off-grid power. Alex Smith, co-founder and CTO of US-based provider Moxion Power looks at some of the technology’s many applications and scopes out its future market development.

Why is mobile energy storage a stranded asset?

Stationary storage lacks flexibility, suffers from low utilization and from the risk of becoming a stranded asset. Power Edison addressed these issues by developing mobile energy storage platforms: TerraCharge™ and AquaCharge™ for mobile land-based and water-based mobile energy storage respectively.

What is a mobile battery storage unit?

A mobile battery storage unit from Moxion, its product to displace diesel generators for construction sites, film sets and more. Image: Moxion. Background image: U.S. Department of State – Overseas Buildings Operations, London Office Mobile battery energy storage systems offer an alternative to diesel generators for temporary off-grid power.

What makes a good energy storage solution?

Mobility can be a key differentiator for an energy storage solution. For example, mobile storage is often the preferred solution for utility operators to meet rising power demands. Battery energy storage is also used by operators to supplement grid power for up to three years before committing to fixed infrastructure investments.

What is mobile storage & how does it work?

Mobile storage offers a reliable, eco-friendly solution to replace noisy, disruptive diesel generators on film sets. Batteries can quietly power basecamps, lighting, catering, hair and makeup trailers and device charging. Their runtime can last for multi-day shoots, and they can easily adjust output to handle shifting energy needs.