Brasol, a company with strategic operations in energy transition and a stake in Siemens and BlackRock, announced the creation of a new division dedicated exclusively to BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) solutions. The initiative, which is part of a R$150 million investment plan through 2025, marks the company’s entry into one of the most promising segments of the electricity sector.
Aimed at the commercial, industrial and agribusiness segments, the new business front offers an alternative that eliminates initial investment on the part of customers. Through the “BESS as a Service” model, the company assumes the costs and installation risks, operation and maintenance of the systems. In return, customers pay a monthly fee and can reduce their electricity costs by up to 20%.
“We assume the risk and costs of installation, operation and maintenance. The customer pays a monthly fee and reaps the benefits of savings and energy security,” says Diogo Zaverucha, director of the Energy Storage Unit at Brazil.
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In a scenario where many regions still face precarious or non-existent electrical infrastructure, energy storage systems Battery-powered electricity has been consolidating itself as a sustainable and efficient alternative. In the agricultural sector, for example, the technology allows irrigation systems and production processes to operate without the need for diesel generators – a traditional solution, but one that entails high operating costs and environmental impacts.
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The adoption of BESS has also proven to be a strategic solution for consumers who face limitations imposed by energy concessionaires, such as the difficulty of expanding the contracted load or the lack of connection to the conventional electricity grid, in the case of off-grid areas.
Among the main beneficiaries are also customers classified in Group A, who suffer from high tariffs during peak hours. For this group, batteries offer an important economic advantage: they allow charging during times when energy is cheaper and use during times when it is more expensive, a practice known as energy arbitrage.
In addition to routine applications, storage systems act as a source of energy security. In critical operations, they act as a backup in the event of a power outage, preventing losses and interruptions.
In the industrial sector, technology also helps stabilize the voltage and frequency of the energy supplied, minimizing failures in sensitive equipment and improving the quality of service. “The supply chain is already ready, prices are affordable and companies are prepared. However, there is a lack of regulation that allows storage to be used as a grid asset, with functions to support transmission and distribution,” says Zaverucha.
A Brazil is positioning itself to compete in the Capacity Reserve Auction, a government initiative that seeks to strengthen the security of the national system. Although initially scheduled for June, it has been postponed, the company maintains its strategy of contributing to a more stable and clean energy matrix. “Batteries can be the key to solving critical challenges in our electrical infrastructure, in a fast, scalable and sustainable way. It is an investment in the future of the sector and in the country's energy security”, concludes the director.
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