Energy Storage

Complementing Renewables, Transforming Grids

Hero Future Energies is a leading provider of cutting-edge renewable energy solutions. As part of our commitment to sustainable development, we acknowledge the vital role of energy storage in ensuring the dependable and efficient utilization of renewable energy sources.

HFE specializes in Energy Storage Systems which provide rapid response times, space-efficient design, and modular construction. The decreasing costs of battery storage technology make Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) a highly desirable option for utility-scale, behind-the-meter, and micro-grid applications.

At Hero Future Energies, we provide customized ESS solutions in both CAPEX and OPEX models. Our team of experts collaborates closely with clients to comprehend their unique energy storage needs and accordingly delivers tailored solutions. HFE offers end-to-end services, including design, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of ESS.

HFE storage solutions are technology agnostic, i.e. we can offer different solutions for different requirements and have expertise in diverse technologies extending beyond batteries including thermal, electromagnetic and mechanical systems.
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Energy Cube

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HFE’s strong in-house design and engineering capabilities enables us to offer innovative solutions to address varied needs. Our proprietary battery energy storage solution is called Energy Cube. With its fast response (milliseconds), minimal space requirement, modularity, and cost-effective pricing, Energy Cube offers a unique solution to the demand-supply mismatch of electric power. Energy Cube provides a solution for the vast BESS demand in case of utility-scale grid, behind the meter and micro-grid applications. Hero Future Energies provides Energy Cube both in Capex mode as well as Opex mode. The various applications where Energy Cube can add value are as follows:

1. Utility-Scale Energy Storage

HFE’s utility-scale energy storage solutions provide reliable and efficient storage for renewable energy generated from wind and solar power plants. By storing excess energy generated during periods of low demand, utility-scale ESS solutions can release stored energy during periods of high demand, ensuring a stable and consistent supply of energy.
  1. Ancillary Services Market
    • Frequency Regulation Services – enabled by quick response characteristics of BESS
    • Voltage Support: BESS can compensate for grid disturbances by pumping reactive energy into the system
  2. Peaker Plants – BESS + RE can produce dispatchable power during peak power requirement
  3. Investment Deferral for Transmission & Distribution Assets
  4. RE integration
    • Capacity firming/PV smoothing – BESS can be used for capacity firming for RE sources particularly where the grid is weak or RE share is substantial in the overall mix
    • Reducing Scheduling & Forecasting Errors – BESS + RE can help reduce these errors, thus avoiding penalties and stabilizing the grid
  5. Virtual Power Plants

2. Behind the Meter Energy Storage

HFE’s behind-the-meter energy storage solutions reduce businesses’ reliance on grid energy, leading to significant cost savings. By storing excess energy generated from onsite renewable energy sources, BESS solutions can release stored energy during periods of high demand, reducing the need for energy from the grid.

a. Contract Demand Reduction

Are you paying excessive fixed charges?
  • Fixed charges can make up a substantial component of your electricity bill
  • Energy cube can help you reduce your fixed charges by shaving peak demand
  • Up to 25% Savings In Fixed Charges
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b. Energy Shifting

c. Backup Power – Cleaner, cheaper alternative to using Diesel generators
  • Cost of electricity from Diesel Generators (DG) can be steep
  • Emission from DGs is harmful for the immediate environment
d. Advantages of Energy Cube
  • Energy Cube presents a cost effective solution to manage grid downtime / power cuts
  • Protects your bottom line against increase in diesel prices
  • Insurance against any future regulations restricting DG usage
  • Helps in creating a sustainable brand
e. Maximization Of PV Self-Consumption

3. Micro-Grid Energy Storage

HFE’s micro-grid energy storage solutions provide reliable and efficient storage for renewable energy generated from small-scale wind and solar power systems. By storing excess energy generated during periods of low demand, micro-grid ESS solutions can release stored energy during periods of high demand, ensuring a stable and consistent supply of energy.

GIVE WAY TO SUSTAINABLE POWER FOR YOUR REMOTE ISLAND
  • Micro Grids running on 24/7 Diesel Generators have a high energy cost
  • Diesel Generator usage results in harmful emissions into the immediate environment
RENEWABLE BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM SOLUTION
  • Renewable Energy (Solar & Wind + Energy Cube + DG) presents a cost-effective alternative to reduce energy costs
  • Reduction in harmful emissions leads to positive externalities
  • Sustainability initiatives like deploying Energy Cube can assist in brand building

Key Projects

In July 2022, Hero Future Energies (HFE) emerged as a successful bidder in the tender conducted by Kerala State Electricity Board for construction of a 10 MW/ 20 MWh, grid connected Energy Storage plant in Kerala.