Backup power batteries for power grids are most commonly used in case of a power outage to ensure that power is available even when there are disruptions to the main power supply. These batteries are used to maintain grid stability, helping to prevent widespread power outages and blackouts, and ensuring that power is available to critical infrastructure and essential services. They also come into use when the demand for electricity is high, they can also help to reduce the stress on the electrical grid and prevent overloading. 

Other uses for power grid electric batteries are as follows:

Renewable energy integration: Backup power batteries are used to store excess energy generated by renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar. This stored energy can then be used to provide backup power when the main supply is disrupted. 

Microgrids: Backup power batteries are used in microgrids, which are small-scale electrical grids that are independent of the main electrical grid. Microgrids or if you have an ‘off-grid electric supply’ you will be relying on backup power batteries to provide power in case of power outages. 

Islanded power systems: Backup power batteries are used in islanded power systems, which are power systems that are isolated from the main electrical grid, for instance, leisure vehicles would have their own power system. These systems rely on backup power batteries to provide power when the main power source is unavailable.

BSH offer a collection of batteries suitable for a range of grid electricity applications…