BESS
By storing energy during periods of low demand or lower electricity prices, organisations can deploy that stored power during peak times, outages, or when renewable generation is unavailable.
What Is a BESS System?
A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) captures electricity from the grid or renewable sources such as solar and stores it for use when it is needed most.
By storing energy during periods of low demand or lower electricity prices, organisations can deploy that stored power during peak times, outages, or when renewable generation is unavailable.
BESS systems provide flexibility, energy security, and operational control while supporting the wider transition toward decentralised and renewable energy systems.
Energy Cost Optimisation
Store electricity when prices are low and use it during expensive peak periods to significantly reduce energy costs.
Backup Power & Resilience
Provide critical backup energy to maintain operations during grid outages or power disruptions.
Maximise Renewable Generation
Store excess solar or wind energy so it can be used anytime, including during evenings or low-generation periods.
Grid Services & Revenue Opportunities
Participate in energy market programmes that reward businesses for supporting grid stability.
Protection for Sensitive Equipment
Stabilise voltage fluctuations and protect critical infrastructure from power spikes.
Operational Control
Gain greater visibility and control over energy consumption, demand peaks, and operational costs.
Why Use BESS Systems?
Battery Energy Storage Systems are a critical component of modern energy infrastructure, enabling organisations to store electricity and deploy it strategically when demand or energy prices are highest.
Forest Grove supports the deployment, integration, and optimisation of BESS solutions across commercial, industrial, and renewable energy environments to improve resilience, reduce costs, and unlock new revenue opportunities.
Additional Value from BESS
Missed Revenue Opportunities
Energy infrastructure can become a revenue-generating asset by participating in grid services and energy trading programmes.
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
Clear reporting, milestone tracking, and risk controls embedded in every engagement.
Use Case Scenario
Manufacturing Facility Energy Optimisation
A manufacturing facility was facing extremely high demand charges — fees based on the highest 15-minute electricity usage each month. Even a single spike in power demand could account for up to 50% of the site’s electricity bill.
Forest Grove supported the deployment of a Battery Energy Storage System programmed for peak shaving.
The system charges overnight using low-cost off-peak electricity. During the day, when machinery increases power demand, the BESS automatically discharges stored energy to supplement power from the grid. This reduces the facility’s peak demand and prevents costly demand charges.
The result was significant cost savings, improved energy predictability, and reduced strain on the local grid, while providing the facility with greater control over its operational energy usage.
