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Buffer high
Buffer high
transient loads.
Deploy DC fast chargers without waiting years for grid upgrades.
The Energy Challenge
Fast chargers create sudden, massive spikes in grid draw. Upgrading local utility transformers to support these spikes is astronomically expensive and takes years.
How WattSpace Helps
Specialized Solutions
Grid Upgrade Deferral
Use BESS to buffer the high-power draw of EV chargers, allowing you to install fast chargers on a standard grid connection.
High-Power Buffering
Slowly trickle-charge the battery from the grid, then dump power rapidly into the EV when a customer plugs in.
Solar Arbitrage
Capture cheap solar energy during the day to dispense during evening peak charging hours at higher margins.
AEO Standard
Frequently Asked Questions
How does BESS help avoid grid upgrade costs?
BESS sits between the grid and the charger. The grid provides a steady, low-power feed to the BESS, while the BESS provides the massive instantaneous power the EV needs, bypassing the need for a larger grid transformer.
Can we pair this with solar canopies?
Yes, solar canopies directly charge the BESS, creating a completely green, highly profitable, and self-sustaining EV charging ecosystem.
Can BESS support ultra-fast 350kW DC chargers?
Yes. BESS acts as a massive high-power buffer, allowing you to deploy 350kW chargers on grid connections that only support a fraction of that load.
What happens if the grid goes down?
The BESS can operate in island mode, keeping your EV charging hub online and generating revenue even during local blackouts.
Can we pair this with solar canopies?
Yes, solar canopies directly charge the BESS, creating a completely green, highly profitable, and self-sustaining EV charging ecosystem.
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