Enercon has launched an integrated wind and battery energy storage product.
The system is initially available to customers in the German market.
The OEM said the turnkey integration of a battery energy storage system and hybrid controller into new or existing wind farms “enables operators to access future-proof revenue opportunities and is the key to a regulated energy system based on renewable generation technologies”.
Enercon product manager Karen Hernandez added: “Economical costs of batteries and changes to regulations in the Renewable Energy Sources Act are creating very good framework conditions for the use of battery energy storage systems in combination with wind energy.
“Nevertheless, the implementation of hybrid projects is challenging in terms of the technology, regulations and commercial aspects.
“With Enercon Wind+ Storage, integration is tailored, secure and compliant with the grid.
“Upon request, we offer support to our customers throughout the entire project process – from the sizing of the hybrid power plant, its financing, project implementation and commissioning to the long-term maintenance.”
Enercon stated the integrated system addresses evolving regulatory conditions in Germany and allows a single point of connection into the electricity grid.
“In addition to the fact that intermediate storage allows more energy to be monetised – energy that would otherwise be curtailed – other remuneration opportunities arise from providing system services for grid regulation or through optimised energy marketing,” added chief commercial officer Uli Schulze Südhoff.
Enercon chief executive Udo Bauer added: “As a company we are taking on the responsibility that comes with the next phase of the energy transition and continuing to work on contributing to a clean, secure and affordable supply of energy in Germany with innovative solutions.”