Preliminary findings of a 1 MW battery energy storage demonstration project

Applications and possible benefits of battery energy storage systems (BESS) have been discussed widely in scientific literature and industry. In an attempt to prepare for upcoming challenges the utility of the Canton of Zurich, EKZ, has acquired the largest BESS of Switzerland. The Zurich 1 MW BESS was designed to provide maximum versatility towards various possible BESS applications. The use cases intended to investigate within the project are outlined and first findings of a peak shaving algorithm applied to an office-building are presented.