Atlas Copco introduces largest ZBC energy storage system with unrivalled capacity to meet demands of heavy industries
Atlas Copco launched the ZBC 1000-1200, a 1MW energy storage system using advanced battery technology. It reduces emissions by up to 90% and is ideal for demanding rental applications.
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The ZBC 1000-1200 is exceptionally easy to use, providing quick and easy connection with a power lock socket. Being ‘plug and play’ means users can save installation time as there is no need for bolting cables to busbars.
The system is incredibly reliable, having been built with Atlas Copco’s proven technology coupled with LiFePO4 Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries. For additional durability, this battery energy storage system includes an advanced thermal management HVAC system so it can provide lasting power from -20°C to +50°C, and it is suitable for use at higher altitudes, plus offering extra winterization fit for more climate challenges.
ZBC models provide users with flexibility as they can operate as a standalone solution or in hybrid mode with several sources of energy (including renewables). For users wanting even more power or to set up the systems as a mini grid, these battery packs are scalable, with up to 16 units connected in parallel, delivering up to 16MW of power.
Using a ZBC 1000-1200 on a construction or event site means that users can reduce the number of generators needed, drastically reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. By using these battery packs, users can also reduce the need for fuel management servicing and maintenance associated with generators, reducing operational costs.
Furthermore, when the ZBC is installed as a hybrid solution, working alongside generators, it can increase the lifetime and utilisation of those generators. Providing versatility, the ZBC can be connected with generators from all manufacturers, with the battery energy storage system acting as a primary power source and generators as the secondary source.
Multiple generators are frequently used to create a power plant within mining sites. However, these are now being replaced by one energy storage system to achieve the same power levels. The 1 MW ZBC energy storage system is ideal for a microgrid solution for electrical shovels, tunnel boring machines and substations.
This battery ESS is also ideal for emergency power use as it supplies power instantly in case of a grid power failure, with fast energy transfer. “Generators typically experience a delay, but the new battery system eliminates the risk of blackouts and provides operators with peace of mind that electricity will be available immediately, so they can keep their critical operations running,” explains Onur Talas, Product Marketing Manager at Atlas Copco Portable Power and Flow.
Applications that have a high initial load will also benefit from the new 1 MW ESS. For example, modern large cranes within ports require approximately 10 times higher nominal power to start. The ZBC 1000-1200 can easily handle this larger inrush current.
To ensure optimal performance, all of the energy systems are available with Atlas Copco’s user-friendly and intuitive energy management system, the ECO Controller. The ECO monitors and controls the system by integrating performance data and centralizing all hybrid energy sources. The controller effectively communicates with all components in the installation, such as inverters, batteries, solar charge controllers, energy meters, and third-party monitoring systems.
All ZBC battery pack systems also connect to Atlas Copco’s intelligent telematics system, FleetLink, so users can remotely monitor their machines in real time to optimize fleet usage, reduce maintenance costs, and ultimately save time and money.
“Our next-generation energy storage solution is our biggest yet, with 1MW power and an energy capacity of 1200 kWh packed into an HQ 20ft container,” continues Onur. “It has been specially designed to provide a reliable and long-lasting power solution for the most critical rental applications that require a constant and significant flow of energy.”
Atlas Copco now has eight battery energy storage system models in its portfolio, ranging from the compact ZBP portable variants starting at 2kW of power to this new largest 1MW ZBC container variant. For more information about Atlas Copco’s range of energy storage systems, click here.
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