Budget Proposal for Fast Charging of Mobile Energy Storage Containers in Resorts

Can battery storage increase access to fast charging in Colorado?

Pairing battery storage with DCFC, either as a battery-integrated charger or a co-located system, has the potential to increase access to fast charging throughout Colorado by enabling cost-effective deployment of DCFC at sites where installation would be otherwise difficult due to lack of sufficient power.

How can a battery energy storage system help a grid-constrained electric vehicle?

For another example, review the Joint Offce of Energy and Transportation’s (Joint Offce’s) technical assistance case study Grid-Constrained Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Sites: Battery-Buffered Options. A battery energy storage system can help manage DCFC energy use to reduce strain on the power grid during high-cost times of day.

Will a battery-buffered rural EV charging station cost a utility bill?

The hosts of the battery-buffered rural EV charging station will never incur a utility bill for more than 100 kW of demand charges. Without battery energy storage, a comparable 600-kW DCFC station could potentially incur 600 kW of demand charges, which would result in higher utility bills.

What are the different types of energy storage options?

Scalable, Modular Energy Storage: Configurations range from 150kWh to 450kWh, with daisy-chaining options for extended capacity. Energy Storage Only – Providing flexible, off-grid power solutions. CCS DC Fast Charging – Featuring dual 150kW CCS chargers, suitable for high-speed public and commercial EV charging.