In our recent news update, we highlighted the intense pressure on power grids caused by heatwaves and the widespread reliance on air conditioning. Such strain on power grids has consequential impacts, particularly concerning the safety of electronic devices. Let’s delve into the key terms: Brownouts, Dirty Power, and Blackouts.
Brownouts materialize as a drop in voltage within an electrical grid, often caused by excessive demand. This phenomenon results in dimming lights, reduced appliance efficiency, and potential malfunctioning of sensitive electronics.
Dirty Power encompasses power quality issues like power surges, sudden voltage spikes caused by lightning or equipment failures. These surges can seriously damage electronic devices, leading to failures or shortened lifespans.
Blackouts, the most severe, involve complete power outages across an area due to grid overloads, technical failures, or natural disasters. Such events disrupt daily life, endanger critical systems, and can have substantial economic implications.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) emerge as a versatile remedy. BESS efficiently addresses these issues by storing surplus energy during off-peak periods, curbing grid strain and potential brownouts. Moreover, BESS plays a pivotal role during grid instability, promptly releasing stored energy to stabilize voltage levels, thereby countering the threats of brownouts and dirty power. Additionally, BESS acts as a protective shield, absorbing and dispersing excessive energy to prevent power surges from harming sensitive equipment. This comprehensive approach positions BESS as both a preventative measure and a guardian, mitigating risks to electronic equipment and bolstering grid resilience.
About the company:
Amp Fusion, based in Montemor-o-novo, Portugal, is a dynamic new entrant in the clean energy sector. With a primary focus on the development and manufacturing of battery modules and plug&play large-scale energy storage systems, Amp Fusion caters to commercial and industrial applications. The company purchased 3 adjacent industrial lots with clear title earlier this year and is poised to set new industry standards with its fully sustainable facility design, boasting a net-zero carbon footprint. This is achieved through on-site photovoltaic energy production and strategic supplier partnerships. The facility is uniquely designed around a fully-automated, robotic manufacturing line. This cutting-edge setup ensures not only the highest quality, safety, and reliability of Amp Fusion’s products but also a high output, capable of meeting the constant and increasing demand in the clean energy market.