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AES’s approach to energy storage notably differs from traditional power generation methods in several key ways:
- Use of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): AES focuses on modular, containerized battery energy storage solutions rather than conventional generators that produce power through combustion or mechanical means. For example, AES’s Battery Energy Storage Systems integrate battery modules inside steel containers with fire-rated insulation and various redundancies for safety and reliability.
<li><strong>Grid Support and Reserve Capacity:</strong> Unlike traditional power plants that generate electricity continuously by burning fuel or harnessing mechanical energy, AES’s storage projects like the Angamos system provide rapid response reserve capacity. These battery systems can inject power immediately (up to 20MW in the Angamos case) to stabilize grid frequency during events like generator loss or transmission line faults, essentially acting as a fast-acting buffer to maintain grid stability until other resources are mobilized.</li>
<li><strong>Modularity and Scalability:</strong> AES’s BESS designs are modular, composed of multiple cores and nodes (e.g., eight 2.5 MW cores each with 30+ nodes in AES Indiana’s system), enabling flexible scalability and deployment compared to the large, fixed capacity of traditional power plants.</li>
<li><strong>Renewable Integration and AI Optimization:</strong> AES leverages advanced technologies such as AI and grid sensing to optimize renewable energy deployment and storage, moving away from fossil fuel dependence typical of traditional generation. This strategic approach facilitates better integration of intermittent renewable sources like solar and wind with energy storage to smooth supply and demand fluctuations.</li>
In summary, AES’s approach centers on advanced battery storage systems that provide fast, flexible grid support and enhance renewable integration, contrasting with traditional generation methods that rely on continuous fuel-based power production and slower response times to grid changes. These storage systems serve as rapid-response reserves and grid stabilizers rather than primary power generators.
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