Dale Power Solutions has secured a new contract for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to support a client in the water sector. The project will deliver a 60kW / 200kWh solution to a pumping station with a predicted ROI of 1 year, providing secure backup power and cost-effective autonomous energy management.
60kW / 200kWh BESS to be installed
1-year predicted return-on-investment
29,000 + kWh annual site consumption
In the event of a power outage, the BESS will operate in grid-forming (GF) mode to ensure a continuous electricity supply. This is critical in preventing environmental risks, such as spills caused by pump downtime, while maintaining compliance with the AMP8 regulatory period. Additionally, load-shifting capabilities will allow the site to shift energy consumption from peak to off-peak periods, taking advantage of Time-of-Use tariffs to significantly reduce energy costs.
Modelling & Design ProcessFor this project, environmental impact, cost efficiency, and carbon reduction are key priorities. Dale’s expert battery storage team conducted modelling to assess carbon savings and return on investment, while also considering future site expansion.
Using site-specific inputs, including a 13kW maximum load demand and 29,000+ kWh annual consumption, the system has been optimised to deliver a predicted return on investment of approximately one year, demonstrating strong commercial viability alongside operational resilience.
The system has been designed with flexibility in mind, allowing for the potential integration of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. To support this, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) modules will be incorporated, ensuring that future PV panels can be optimally integrated with the system.
Site security is also a critical requirement. The solution will be housed within an SR4-rated GRP enclosure, designed to resist forced entry, alongside robust user access and security protocols. As the site currently has no fixed network infrastructure, these systems will operate via a secure 4G/5G connection. Dale Power Solutions will work closely with the customer to ensure the system meets both operational and data security requirements.
BESS Business Development Manager, Ben Reed, commented on the project:
We’re delighted to see the water industry becoming more open to adopting BESS technology, considering the operational and sustainability pressures within the sector. We also hope this represents a shift towards further BESS adoption in this sector.
We’re exhibiting at Solar & Storage Live on 29-30 April at ExCeL London, and the Water Equipment Show (WES) on 14 May at Telford International Centre.
