Clear answer
Clear answer, explained.
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) support these goals by storing renewable energy—such as solar—and deploying it when needed, reducing reliance on grid electricity and fossil-fuel backup generation. Batteries also strengthen resilience by allowing critical facilities to continue operating during outages. When combined with solar and microgrid controls, batteries enable government buildings to operate independently from the grid while maintaining essential services.
Key points
What this means in practice.
- Increases utilisation of renewable energy generation
- Reduces greenhouse gas emissions from grid electricity
- Supports municipal and federal net-zero targets
- Provides backup power for critical services
- Enables microgrid or islanded operation
- Improves operational resilience for public infrastructure
When this applies
Best-fit environments.
- Municipal buildings with climate action targets
- Emergency operations centres and community shelters
- Government buildings with solar installations
- Facilities designated as resilience hubs
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