Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital
infrastructure and continuity solutions, today introduced the Vertiv™ DynaFlex BESS, a battery
energy storage system designed to enable energy independence and bolster sustainability
efforts at mission critical facilities. Available today in North America and EMEA, the Vertiv
DynaFlex BESS provides flexibility in the use of utility power and is a critical step in the
deployment of a dynamic power architecture. The system allows organizations to fully leverage
the capabilities of hybrid power systems that include solar, wind, hydrogen fuel cells, and other
forms of alternative energy.
The lithium-ion batteries in the Vertiv DynaFlex BESS provide utility-scale energy for long
duration support, allowing seamless and repeated transitions between energy sources. When
paired with the optional Vertiv™ DynaFlex EMS (Energy Management System), the Vertiv
DynaFlex BESS enables advanced energy management strategies, such as demand
management and sharing or selling energy back to the grid that can result in a reduction of
utility energy consumption and costs and potentially generate revenue for the parties involved.
According to Omdia’s Market Landscape: Battery Energy Storage Systems report, “Enabling the
battery ESS to interact with the smart electric grid is an innovative way of contributing to the grid
through the balance of energy supply and demand, the integration of renewable energy
resources into the power equation, the reduction or deferral of grid infrastructure investment,
and the creation of new revenue streams for stakeholders.”
“Sustainability has become a core tenet of many organizations’ growth plans, but concerns
about operational resilience and growing stress on the grid have limited efforts to adopt
alternative energy sources,” said Peter Panfil, vice president, global power, Vertiv. “The Vertiv DynaFlex BESS opens the full energy management toolbox. It allows organizations to leverage
the strengths of these new energy generation assets and relegates the traditional utility provider
to a complementary role in a more dynamic, efficient, and reliable mix of energy sources.”
The Vertiv™ DynaFlex BESS is designed specifically for mission critical environments, such as
commercial industrial facilities, high-value manufacturing plants, data centers, and other
facilities where power plays a critical role. The system’s power conversion system (PCS) is
designed to support 2 millisecond output, virtually eliminating any delays while shifting the load
between hybrid power sources. Paired with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system, the
reliable, highly efficient design of the Vertiv DynaFlex BESS reduces the risk of data center
outages and diesel generator starts.
