Commercial battery storage systems protection

DEHN’s solutions to combat transient voltage

While commercial battery storage systems (BESS), also called commercial energy storage systems, store energy and are essential for managing power efficiently within commercial and industrial settings, the systems themselves are vulnerable to the negative effects of surge-related electrical events if left unprotected.

DEHN provides specialized solutions tailored to commercial BESS applications. With our comprehensive approach to power quality preservation, you can ensure your BESS are protected from transient voltage so they can do their job of protecting excess electrical energy until it’s needed.

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Shock to the system: How transient voltage affects commercial battery storage systems

A commercial energy storage system provides a practical solution for storing energy during off-peak hours or when renewable energy sources like solar panels or wind turbines are generating excess power. This stored energy is then used to manage peak loads, increase energy-related cost savings, and offer a backup power source when needed. Despite their significant role, these systems face unique overvoltage-related challenges.

Transient voltage may be a new term for you and your team, but it’s not a new threat. In fact, both internal and external transient events occur around the country in facilities and systems daily. Transient voltage describes:

  • Lightning Strikes: Direct and indirect lightning strikes are powerful external transient voltage events that can introduce enormous surges into your system. Such surges can damage battery units, disrupt operations, and even cause fires in extreme cases.
     
  • Internal Surges: Voltage spikes are a type of internal transient that can also emanate from within a commercial BESS itself, often due to electrical faults or switching operations. These surges can lead to equipment failure, reduced battery life, or even a complete system shutdown.
     
  • System Overvoltage: Sudden increases in voltage, whether from external sources the power grid, or internal faults, can overwhelm your commercial battery storage system. This can result in irreversible damage to sensitive components.

Whether you specialize in residential energy storage systems or grid-scale solutions, like compressed air energy storage, failing to address these risks proactively can leave your commercial energy storage technology vulnerable to electrical threats. With DEHN by your side, the ever-present threat of transient voltage won’t have as much power over the important electrical components within your commercial battery storage system.

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Why protecting your commercial battery storage systems matters

For commercial facilities like yours, which rely heavily on multiple electrical systems working in harmony, battery storage systems are an integral part of your operations. A failure or malfunction, no matter how small, in these systems can spark a domino effect of damage.  

Beyond the extensive physical damage to the BESS which jeopardizes the efficiency and reliability of your energy management, transient voltage also can lead to significant financial and operational repercussions.

If your commercial battery storage systems are compromised to the point of a power outage or disruption, you’ll face hefty productivity-related losses. Damage from transient voltages often necessitates expensive repairs or replacements of damaged equipment, which increases unexpected operational costs and wrecks your budget.

In severe cases, significant damage can result in prolonged periods of downtime, impacting your ability to manage energy usage effectively and potentially harming your business’s reputation with contract holders, utilities, and the general public.

Ensuring that your commercial battery storage systems are protected from all types of transient voltage is the only way to reduce the risk of these negative outcomes becoming a reality. DEHN specializes in protective concepts designed specifically to combat transient surge effects within commercial BESS.

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Expert protection of commercial battery storage systems

At DEHN, we’ve been pioneers of the power quality preservation industry across the globe for more than 100 years. Our deep-rooted expertise and commitment to ever-evolving strategies make us a trusted leader in transient voltage, lightning, and surge protection solutions. 

We understand the critical role that commercial battery storage systems play in maintaining operational continuity and energy efficiency for businesses and industrial facilities. That’s why we ensure our proven solutions are meticulously designed to meet your BESS specific needs and comply with NFPA 780 and other relevant industry standards.

Our comprehensive solutions for commercial battery storage systems include:

  • DEHNguard
  • DEHNcombo
  • BLITZDUCTORconnect
  • DEHNpatch
  • DEHNgate
  • Grounding Systems
  • Equipotential Bonding Systems
  • Air-Termination Rod
  • HVI Conductor

Our holistic approach begins with a detailed risk assessment, where our experts analyze your current setup to identify vulnerabilities and recommend protection strategies.

With DEHN’s state-of-the-art solutions and thorough risk assessment process, you can ensure that your commercial battery storage systems are resilient, reliable, and ready to handle the power and energy capacity demands of modern energy management.

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101000 

Air-termination rod

Air-termination rod chamfered on both sides, for protecting roof-mounted structures, chimneys etc., can be fixed in a concrete base (8.5 kg) with fixing wedge or by means of rod holders / spacers.

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HVI Conductor

High-voltage-resistance insulated HVI down conductors for maintaining the separation distance from conductive parts.

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952100 

DEHNguard S ACI

Single-pole DEHNguard S ACI surge arrester type 2 according to EN 61643-11 with integrated ACI switch / spark gap combination consisting of a base part and plug-in protection modules.

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972110 

DEHNguard SE DC

Single-pole DEHNguard SE DC surge arrester (type 2 according to EN 61643-11) consisting of a base part and plug-in protection module.

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952567 

DEHNguard YPV 1500 FM

Multipole DEHNguard M YPV SCI type 2 surge arrester according to EN 61643-31 consisting of a base part and plug-in protection modules.

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900076 

DEHNcombo YPV FM

Multipole type 1 and type 2 combined lightning current and surge arrester for DEHNcombo YPV photovoltaic generator circuits of type 1 and type 2, according to EN 61643-31 with three-step DC switching device.

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927244 

BLITZDUCTORconnect modular

Space-saving, modular combined arrester with a width of 6 mm and push-in connection technology with status indication for protecting one pair of unearthed balanced interfaces.

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Grounding / Equipotential Bonding

Products for installing an ground-termination system and for establishing equipotential bonding.

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929161 

DEHNpatch class EA

Universal, space-saving combined arrester of 19 mm in width and RJ45 connection system with status indication for simple maintenance.

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Secure your battery storage system’s future with DEHN

At DEHN, we don’t just provide protection; we deliver peace of mind. When you choose to work with our knowledgeable team, you’ll be able to focus on running your business with confidence that your commercial battery energy storage systems are fortified against transient voltage and other electrical threats. 

With our focus on compliant, full-coverage solutions, we ensure the fate of your commercial BESS is never left to chance. Partner with DEHN to benefit from our comprehensive protection strategies and risk assessment services. Contact us today to request your risk assessment.

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