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Energy storage specialist SOCOMEC has honoured the photovoltaic systems wholesaler BayWa r.e. Solar Energy Systems GmbH and the project developer Rheinland Solar GmbH with an award for the purchase of the 500th SOCOMEC energy storage system. The ceremony took place on 24 June as part of Europe’s largest battery storage trade fair, ees Europe, in Munich. The 5 MWh SMARTSYS M5000 model is a turnkey battery container, supplied ready for connection to the medium-voltage grid, complete with a transformer and switchgear.

BayWa r.e. Solar Energy Systems GmbH and Rheinland Solar GmbH are commissioning two SMARTSYS M5000 models as part of a 10-MWh system for a project in Mutterstadt, Rhineland-Palatinate. In future, the two lithium iron phosphate battery containers will enable an industrial refrigeration and logistics company to increase the self-consumption of its photovoltaic system, reduce peak demand and enhance security of supply.

“The 500th system sold is an important milestone for our energy storage business. It reflects both the trust of our customers and the range of potential applications where battery storage offers real added value,” says Jean-Marc Guillou, Business Unit Director for Battery Storage Systems at SOCOMEC.

As a full-service provider, SOCOMEC supports BayWa r.e. Solar Energy Systems GmbH and Rheinland Solar GmbH from commissioning right through to end of life. SOCOMEC’s Head of Marketing, Guy Schaaf, says: “Demand for energy storage is rising, both for commercial and industrial installations and the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, as well as increasingly for grid-supporting applications on the customer’s side of the meter.” The Head of Marketing is delighted with the high level of interest in the company’s full-service offerings: “The discussions at the trade fair have confirmed that our offering is an excellent fit for our customers’ needs.” He adds: “With our equipment, we can effectively support grid operators, stabilise electricity grids and increase system flexibility. Due to high demand, we have already expanded our areas of application to include mega-charging stations and grid services.”

Since its foundation in 2014, SOCOMEC’s battery storage division has developed into a globally active department with around 70 employees in Europe and the USA. The company has sold more than half of its 500 energy storage systems since the start of 2024. In addition to Germany, the manufacturer is seeing significant growth in North America, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, amongst other markets.

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Energy storage specialist Socomec is unveiling its new SMARTSYS product range for the first time at ees Europe, Europe’s largest and most international battery storage trade fair. The two energy storage systems in the range are suitable for commercial and industrial facilities, right through to large-scale grid and infrastructure projects. Socomec will be showcasing these new products at its stand in Munich from 23 to 25 June.

The SMARTSYS C260 model in the series is a compact all-in-one cabinet system for commercial and industrial environments, combining power conversion and battery storage in a single unit. It can be combined with photovoltaic systems and charging stations for electric vehicles and delivers 125 kVA with 261 kWh of storage capacity. The storage system supports both grid-connected and off-grid operation and can be deployed in parallel configurations with up to 1 MVA / 2 MWh. Socomec has designed the enclosure in such a way that the footprint has been halved compared to previous models.

For large-scale energy storage and the provision of grid services, Socomec is expanding its range with the SMARTSYS M5000 system. This version consists of a 5 MWh lithium iron phosphate battery container and a turnkey compact solution for connection to the medium-voltage grid. For this medium-voltage converter skid, Socomec has pre-assembled the power conversion system (PCS), the control cabinet, the switchgear and the transformer on a custom-built metal frame. Possible configurations range from 2.5 MVA / 5 MWh up to 5 MVA / 20 MWh.

The Socomec SoLive Pro BESS digital monitoring platform monitors the battery data for both systems. The software enables operators to check system performance in real time, extend battery life by up to 20 per cent through targeted optimisation measures, improve system availability by three to five per cent each year, and unlock up to 15 per cent of additional usable capacity. “This reduces total cost of ownership and increases the return on investment,” says Socomec’s Head of Marketing, Guy Schaaf. Because the devices are very easy to install and can be commissioned quickly, companies can also respond optimally to short-term demand.

The manufacturer ensures fire safety through a multi-layered protection concept that complies with the strictest international standards. Socomec ensures a high level of cyber security through secure communication protocols and its proprietary cloud platform, which guarantees maximum security for data exchange, remote access and system monitoring.

“As energy requirements become increasingly complex, operators need storage solutions that offer not only capacity but also transparency and control,” explains Guy Schaaf. He adds: “In developing SMARTSYS, we have drawn on our many years of experience as a European manufacturer of battery storage and UPS systems to create products and services that are both intelligent and designed for long-term operation. This gives operators greater peace of mind when operating their energy storage systems and the sites they supply.”

Socomec will be presenting the two models in the SMARTSYS range at the ees Europe trade fair in Munich from 23 to 25 June. The manufacturer will also be demonstrating its new SoLive PRO BESS remote monitoring service live at the trade fair, featuring enhanced functions for analysing battery data. Visitors can find the company at stand B2.340 at the Munich exhibition centre.

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