Despite advancements to our national grid infrastructure, many rural and remote areas still struggle with energy reliability. Mobile BESS offers a new way to bring sustainable, efficient power to communities that have not always had access to it.
Understanding Mobile BESS
Mobile Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are portable, durable units that store energy for future usage. Think of it like a portable charger for your phone: you fill up the battery, then it’s ready to go whenever you need to plug in your device.
Just like a portable charger, mobile BESS offers flexibility. Instead of having to go to a traditional power source, you can bring the power wherever you need it.
You probably toss a portable charger in your bag when you’re headed out. While mobile BESS units are not quite that easy to tote around, they are portable and durable. They’re built to withstand difficult terrain, with sturdy wheels and a trailer hitch — ideal for rural areas with difficult-to-navigate conditions.
Power Up’s mobile BESS units offer top-of-the-line energy and cost efficiency. With 90 kWh of power, they can power it all while reducing dependence on fossil fuel generators and other inefficient power sources.
A Power Imbalance
Rural areas face numerous energy challenges, including a lack of infrastructure, frequent outages, and high costs. Rural areas experience a higher share of power outages than urban areas: 35.4% compared to 22.8%.
A rise in natural disasters due to climate change is only increasing the frequency of these outages, disproportionately impacting rural areas. Not only is power access less reliable, but it’s also more expensive: rural households have a median energy burden of 4.4%, while the national average is just 3.3%.
Mobile BESS could be the right solution to bridge this gap.
Advantages of Mobile BESS for Rural Electrification
Let’s dig into why mobile BESS is an important solution for rural areas.
These days, power access is a non-negotiable. Energy access is about more than convenience. It can have significant impacts on health and safety. Consider life-sustaining medical equipment; a power outage, no matter how short, could have disastrous consequences. In remote areas that face natural disasters like tornados or earthquakes, energy access is critical for first responders. From rescue equipment to cleanup efforts, there are countless processes that mobile BESS could power.
If communities cannot rely on the grid, we need to have backups in place. Mobile BESS is a dependable alternative that can be deployed in rural areas with infrastructure instability.
Empowering Communities Together
At Power Up Connect, we believe that every region deserves access to reliable power. We’re here to help keep communities connected, no matter how remote. If your organization is ready to join forces, contact us today to learn more about mobile BESS and our other powerful solutions.