What is a mobile energy storage system?

Mobile energy storage systems (MESSs) can be self-mobile electric vehicles (vans, buses, or light-duty vehicles) or towable (semi-trailer trucks). During restoration purposes, MESS should be dispatched to the desired location (non-black start generator unis locations).

Can electric vehicles be used as mobile energy storage devices?

One path to this future state is to use electric vehicles as mobile energy storage devices to solve the growing challenge of storing excess clean energy for use during periods of peak demand.

Can EVs be used for mobile storage?

Depending on the specific situation, this use of EVs for mobile storage can conserve the amount of energy that a site uses from the grid or aid in reaching carbon emission targets by maximizing the consumption of local and sustainable power generation.

Can bidirectional electric vehicles be used as mobile battery storage?

Bidirectional electric vehicles (EV) employed as mobile battery storage can add resilience benefits and demand-response capabilities to a site’s building infrastructure.

Can bidirectional EVs be used as mobile storage?

In contrast to stationary storage and generation which must stay at a selected site, bidirectional EVs employed as mobile storage can be mobilized to a site prior to planned outages or arrive shortly after an unexpected power outage to supplement local generation or serve as an emergency reserve.