Description of the issue
- The amount of energy used by customers varies significantly throughout the day creating a need for flexible infrastructure. Space constraints in urban settings are often prohibitive to the installation of large-scale energy storage (ES) systems.
Recommandations
Solution:
- Using eCAMION’s modular storage solution, the pole-top unit charges during off-peak hours, takes advantage of unused space in urban areas and communicates with downstream smart meters of connected residences with a Ryerson developed smart controller.
Impact:
- This system will reduce the strain on distribution transformers by smoothing the daily electricity peaking cycle. Reliability for customers will be increased by the battery’s ability to respond to real-time data, including an indication of an outage.
Project Stage
Site, Building and Enclosure
Storage Technology