Conergy Hybrid Energy Storage System (CHESS)

Conergy has introduced the Conergy Hybrid Energy Storage System (CHESS) to Australasia and Oceania. The system is designed to deliver a stable power supply for any remote or grid-connected location, reducing reliance on diesel generators by up to 70%.

CHESS is housed in easily transportable standard shipping containers with scalable power output in 100 kW increments continuing upward depending on site requirements. The expandable plug-and-play system is designed to seamlessly integrate solar energy into existing power supplies of facilities operating in remote off- or on-grid locations, such as mine sites, production and accommodation facilities, and hospitality, recreational, processing and community developments.

The system is purpose-designed to function efficiently either independently or working in tandem with an existing power infrastructure, providing power even when the sun isn’t shining. It thus provides an uninterrupted power supply to help facilitate companies’ transitions from diesel to renewable solar energy.

The robust, low-maintenance and modular system features control hardware specifically designed for off-grid applications. Remote control and system monitoring functions can be integrated into an existing SCADA system, providing benefits to remote communities that may not have easy access to specialist operating technicians.

Capacity can be extended by connecting containers in parallel on the AC side to the required power output size, and additional battery containers are available to extend the storage to any required capacity. The system can be operated as a stand-alone islanding application or as part of a diesel grid solution.