In a country where energy challenges are as vast as its landscapes, the ATESS PCS Series is emerging as a game-changer, offering Australian businesses a Swiss Army knife for power management in an increasingly complex energy market.
Enter the ATESS PCS Series – a range of bidirectional battery inverters that promises to revolutionise how commercial and industrial (C&I) users in Australia manage their energy needs.
The ATESS PCS Series stands out in the crowded energy market easily with its combination of versatility, high-power capacity, flexibility and advanced features. But what makes this series particularly appealing to Australian C&I users?
The PCS battery inverter system’s versatility is particularly valuable in Australia’s diverse energy landscape.
In regions of Eastern Australia where grid stability is a concern, such as remote factories or mining operations, the PCS system can serve as a crucial and efficient backup energy solution, ensuring continuous operations even during power fluctuations.
Meanwhile, in Western Australia, where commercial electricity prices tend to be higher, the system’s peak shaving and valley filling capabilities can be leveraged to significantly reduce electricity bills.
This dual functionality – providing both energy security and cost optimisation – makes the ATESS PCS Series an attractive proposition for businesses across the continent.
The system’s ability to integrate with renewable sources like solar also aligns well with Australia’s push towards cleaner energy and can help businesses meet sustainability targets.
Industrial users, particularly those in remote areas or with critical power needs, stand to benefit greatly from the PCS Series’ high-power capacity and reliability.
The ability to create stable microgrids or provide seamless backup power can ensure continuity of operations even in challenging conditions.
With capacities ranging from 100 kilowatts (kW) to an impressive 1000kW, the PCS Series offers a solution for businesses of all sizes, from medium enterprises to large-scale industrial operations.
For larger power requirements, such as those in factories, ATESS offers a 1MW single-unit energy storage system that is currently unmatched in the Australian market. This product can seamlessly switch between on-grid and off-grid modes, filling a critical market gap.
The flexibility of the PCS Series is another advantage for Australian businesses and solve also the most critical issues in power management: uninterrupted supply.
In grid-connected mode, they can perform peak shaving and frequency modulation, helping businesses optimise their energy consumption and potentially reduce costs.
In off-grid mode, they can serve as backup power supplies or form the backbone of a microgrid system.
This flexibility is particularly valuable in Australia, where remote operations or unreliable grid connections in certain areas necessitate robust, independent power solutions.
With a seamless on/off grid switch time of ≤10 millisecond (ms), the PCS Series ensures that loads remain powered even during grid failures. This feature is particularly suitable for industries where even momentary power interruptions can lead to significant losses or safety issues.
The alternating current (AC) coupling option allows for easy integration with existing on-grid PV systems, while the direct current (DC) coupling solution provides superior stability and instantaneous switchover for large-scale industrial applications.
This flexibility in system design enables Australian businesses to make the most of their abundant solar resources while ensuring system reliability. The built-in energy management function of the PCS Series is another feature that sets it apart.
By intelligently managing battery charging and discharging, the system improves both efficiency and safety.
This is crucial in Australia, where the push for greater energy independence often involves significant battery storage components.
Energy efficiency is a key concern for any business, and ATESS’s PCS Series delivers impressively in this area.
With a maximum efficiency of up to 99 per cent for the PCS1000, these inverters ensure that energy loss during conversion is minimised.
This high efficiency translates directly to cost savings and reduced environmental impact – both critical factors for Australian businesses striving to meet sustainability goals and manage operating expenses. The series also has incredible scalability.
In a country as vast and diverse as Australia, the ability to easily scale power solutions is crucial, as energy needs can vary dramatically from one region to another.
The PCS Series excels in this regard, offering the capability to parallel multiple units for virtually unlimited capacity in grid-connected mode.
Moreover, ATESS said the scalability of the system allows industrial users to match their power solution precisely to their needs, avoiding over-investment in unnecessary capacity.
Remote monitoring and control capabilities further enhances the appeal of the PCS Series for Australian users.
In a country where distances between sites can be vast, the ability to monitor and manage power systems remotely via cloud servers or mobile apps is invaluable.
This feature not only reduces the need for on-site personnel but also allows for quicker response times to any issues that may arise.
The robustness of the PCS Series is also well-suited to Australia’s often harsh environmental conditions, with an operating temperature range of -25°C to 55°C, these inverters can handle everything from the scorching heat of the outback to the cooler climates of Tasmania.
As Australia faces energy challenges, including grid stability issues and renewable integration, solutions like the ATESS PCS Series will play a crucial role.
These systems provide flexible, efficient, and reliable power conversion and management, helping bridge the gap between traditional grid power and renewable energy sources.
The ATESS PCS Series offers Australian commercial and industrial users a robust solution to their energy needs.
For more information, visit atesspower.com
This article featured in the August edition of ecogeneration.
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