What is a beacon flywheel energy storage system?

The modular and distributed architecture of Beacon flywheel energy storage systems allows flexibility in power capacity as well as siting. A single flywheel module easily connects to others, allowing for incremental storage expansion.

What is a beacon power flywheel?

The Beacon Power Flywheel , which includes a composite rotor and an electric machine, is designed for frequency regulation. Fig. 1 has been produced to illustrate the flywheel energy storage system, including its sub-components and the related technologies.

What is flywheel energy storage?

Our proven flywheel energy storage systems are helping grid operators in NYISO, PJM and ISO-NE safely and efficiently balance power grid supply and demand. Flywheel energy storage is based on accelerating a cylindrical rotor assembly that converts and stores electric energy as rotating kinetic energy.

How much power does a flywheel have?

Each flywheel has a power output rating up to 190 kW at 480V AC and the ability to provide energy storage for over 30 minutes depending on rated power injected into the grid.

What is a beacon energy storage system?

Beacon’s proprietary designs are at the heart of a cost-effective and durable energy storage device that enables grids to operate more reliably. Our proven flywheel energy storage systems are helping grid operators in NYISO, PJM and ISO-NE safely and efficiently balance power grid supply and demand.

How many full depth cycles does a beacon power flywheel perform?

Beacon Power flywheels experience 1,700 to 4,000 full depth cycles per year in utility grid stability operations. Beacon flywheels deliver the lowest lifetime cost per unit of work. Grid operators and utilities want to deliver the lowest lifetime cost of service for equipment in heavy workload utility system environments.