Why Hybrid Solar Systems with BESS Are Becoming the Top Choice Worldwide ?

Solar power is becoming an important part of modern energy systems, but businesses also need reliable ways to store and manage the energy they generate. Solar systems with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) help balance solar generation, energy demand and backup power.

As the authorised marine & industrial equipment distributors in the UAE, we offer hybrid solar systems with BESS for power storage in association with DEIF. We provide DEIF ASC 150 Storage, which is flexible for BESS and hybrid power applications. It manages battery charging and discharging while coordinating solar, diesel generators and other power sources for efficient system operation.

The DEIF ASC 150 Storage gives businesses a flexible way to manage energy storage within new and existing hybrid power systems. It is designed for both greenfield and brownfield applications and can work as a standalone controller for ESS or hybrid rental applications. It can also be integrated with third-party plant control solutions or a DEIF power management system. This flexibility allows us to offer the ASC 150 Storage for different hybrid power requirements rather than limiting it to a single system configuration.

One of the key functions is automatic BESS charging and discharging. The controller manages stored energy according to the operating requirements of the system while also helping optimise diesel generator loading and renewable energy use. Key capabilities of ASC 150 Storage are:

● Automatically charges and discharges the BESS
● Uses the BESS as spinning reserve for PV and microgrids
● Automatically starts and stops generators
● Automatically controls breakers
● Optimises diesel generator loading
● Helps optimise fuel consumption
● Balances loads across the system
● Supports plant logic
● Helps maintain safe system operation
● Works with genset controllers, power meters and transducers

For brownfield applications, the ASC 150 Storage can work with existing power sources using different measurement and communication configurations. This gives businesses greater flexibility when adding energy storage to an established power system.

A hybrid solar system with BESS brings solar generation, battery storage, power conversion and other power sources into one coordinated setup. The ASC 150 storage helps manage how these sources operate together. Here is how the system works:

Solar PV array

Solar panels generate DC electricity during daylight hours. When solar production is higher than the sites immediate demand, the available surplus can be used to charge the battery.

Battery Energy Storage System

The BESS stores energy generated by the solar system and makes it available when required. When solar production decreases or the load increases, stored energy can be discharged to support the system.

Power Conversion System

The inverter or power conversion system manages the conversion between DC and AC electricity. This allows energy from the solar array and battery to be supplied to AC loads while also supporting battery charging.

ASC 150 Storage controller

The ASC 150 Storage manages the operation of the energy storage system and coordinates it with other available power sources. Depending on the system configuration, it can control battery charging and discharging, generator operation and breaker functions. This coordination is important because a hybrid power system needs to respond to changes in solar production, load demand, and battery status in real time.

As we see across the power industry, businesses are looking for ways to use renewable energy more effectively while maintaining reliable power availability. BESS provides flexibility in solar systems and enables businesses to control energy consumption according to their real needs.
 

Reliable Backup Power

Production and critical operations can be impacted by grid interruptions. When the power supply can no longer be provided from the grid, a BESS may provide stored power to support selected loads. Its fast response also makes battery storage useful for applications where power continuity is important.
 

Better Peak Management

Demand for energy is not always matched by solar generation. BESS can be used to store excess solar power and release it when it's needed most. This allows businesses to have more control over their energy profile and can help to reduce the amount of energy that is used on the grid during peak time.
 

Reduced Diesel Generator Operation

For sites that use diesel generators, BESS can reduce the amount of time generators need to run. When needed, stored battery energy can be utilised to run the load, and the controller can optimise generator loading when generators are necessary. The ASC 150 Storage is engineered to accommodate such a function, which includes automatic handling of BESS and generator operations.
 

Greater Use Of Solar Energy

A solar system produces electricity only when solar energy is available. The addition of BESS allows businesses to store an excess of energy generation and use it at a later time.

Flexible Hybrid Systems

Energy needs may increase in the event of expansion of facilities or alteration of operating conditions. A flexible control solution simplifies the ability to use multiple power sources and ability to meet the requirements of the application. The ASC 150 storage is compatible with both new and existing hybrid installations, suitable for a variety of energy storage applications.

At KDU World, we provide industrial power and energy solutions from established manufacturers to support different operational requirements. The DEIF ASC 150 Storage is one of the solutions we offer for businesses looking to integrate energy storage into hybrid power systems. With support for greenfield and brownfield applications, BESS control, PV and microgrid operation and diesel generator optimisation, the ASC 150 Storage offers the flexibility required for modern hybrid power environments.