Osprey has installed a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its Lamb & Flag charging site on the A40 in Abergavenny – the first on its network to benefit from an integrated battery system.
The company’s proprietary software platform Osprey Iris will monitor and analyse the battery and site performance, including the detail of the energy input, output and associated costs.
This will ensure the future deployment of BESS is targeted to the EV charging sites where it makes most sense for customers and Osprey.
Osprey partnered with Palmer Energy Technology on the project, which has brought its deep technical expertise in battery storage systems.
Charging networks are turning to BESS integration to complement grid connections in delivering high-power charging, as the cost of the standing and capacity charges associated with maintaining large grid connections continues to rise.
Marcus Lewis, Head of Development at Osprey Charging Network, said, “We know there are significant benefits to integrating battery storage with rapid EV charging, allowing us to fine tune our grid connections whilst delivering the ultra-rapid charging and market-leading Osprey experience customers expect.
“However, we want to be targeted in our deployment of BESS on the Osprey estate. Our trial sites will equip us with crucial analysis and guide the roll out to come.”
Peter Freedman, Palmer Energy Technology’s Chief Commercial Officer, said, “By utilising our intelligent battery management system (BMS) and energy management system (EMS) we are able to optimise the performance of the BESS in real-time, alongside maximising usable capacity and improving system efficiency for Osprey.”
