Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are often talked about as “the future of energy” — but for many commercial and industrial facilities, the value is already very real today. When implemented correctly, BESS isn’t just about storing energy — it becomes a multi-functional asset that improves both reliability and economics.
Here’s what that looks like in practice:
Electrical Service Augmentation
Defer or avoid costly infrastructure upgrades by using stored energy to support loads larger than your electrical service can support. Sometimes it’s not by choice for example, if the electrical utility has no capacity left on the feeder/transformer to allow the upgrade.
Reduced Demand Charges
Strategically discharge during peak periods to lower demand costs — a major cost driver in locations where there are market programs available.
Power Quality Improvements
Enhance power factor, stabilize voltage and frequency, and help mitigate harmonics — improving system performance all while protecting and ensuring equipment life lasts as long as it is designed for.
Backup Power & Resilience
Provide instant, seamless backup power — either standalone or integrated with existing generators.
Renewable Energy Integration
Store excess solar or other renewable generation for use when it’s needed most.
Market Programs
Unlock new revenue streams through demand response and other grid programs.
The real opportunity with BESS is stacking these benefits — turning a single asset into a system that delivers reliability, cost savings, and new value streams.
As energy markets evolve, the question is shifting from “Do we need storage?” to “How much value are we leaving on the table without it?”
Curious how BESS could fit into your facility or portfolio?
Learn more from our team at: EnergySolutions@TotalPower.ca
BESS – Supports a wide variety of End Markets including Commercial / Industrial / Grid Support / Transport Electrification / Telecom / Off Grid Locations
Maximize Value Of On-Site Solar
Store excess solar energy generated on-site for use later
Peak Demand Charge Savings
Use stored energy to offset facility and/or grid peak loads
Energy Arbitrage With ToU Rates
Benefit from Time of Use rates to intelligently store & use energy
Asset Monetization
When paired with Generac’s Grid Services, enable more cost savings
Demand Response
Shift electricity during peak hours
Resilience - Power Backup
Provide bridge power for facility critical loads during short duration outages
Grid Independence
Support grid independence via microgrid integration
Resilience - Power Quality
Limit operational disturbance from poor power quality
Enabling Carbon Reduction
Enabling carbon reduction via solar panels*
*solar panels sold separately
SBE500 – GENERAC INDUSTRIAL BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SBE 500
In the evolving landscape of energy management, we’re tasked with harmonizing objectives related to carbon minimization, energy conservation, and fortifying energy resilience. Generac’s SBE battery energy storage system represents our newest advancement in a suite of tools crafted to assist our commercial and industrial clientele in achieving their contemporary and prospective energy objectives.
SBE500 Attributes
Power Rating: 125 kW / 250 kW / 500 kW
Energy Rating: 500 kWh
Enclosed Footprint: 10′ Custom
SBE1000 – GENERAC INDUSTRIAL BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SBE 1000
Modern energy management necessitates an equilibrium between carbon footprint reduction, energy efficiency, and ensuring energy robustness. Generac’s SBE battery energy storage system is the newest component in our arsenal of solutions, designed to aid commercial and industrial sectors in fulfilling both immediate and upcoming energy objectives.
SBE1000 Attributes
Power Rating: 250 kW / 500 kW / 1,000 kW and scalable for Multi-unit applications
Energy Rating: 1,000 kWh
Enclosed Footprint: 20′ Custom
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