Capacitor Solution for Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
1. Solution Introduction
Grid-scale Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are essential for stabilizing the power grid and enabling the growth of renewable energy. The Power Conversion System (PCS) within a Battery ESS (BESS) is the critical interface between the batteries and the grid. Its DC-Link capacitors must endure decades of service, handling continuous, high-power charge and discharge cycles. This solution combines the immense bulk capacitance of screw terminal capacitors with the reliability of film capacitors to create a PCS front-end built for maximum endurance.
2. Solution Block Diagram
Fig. 1: DC-Link capacitor bank within a BESS Power Conversion System.
3. Core Advantages of this Solution
- Extreme Durability & Lifespan: A hybrid bank of long-life screw terminal and film capacitors provides a solution designed to match the 20+ year lifespan of the battery installation.
- High Cycle Endurance: Film capacitors handle high-frequency switching ripple, while the large screw terminal capacitors provide the bulk energy storage, protecting both from excessive stress and extending their operational life.
- Scalability: This modular approach allows for the creation of multi-megawatt capacitor banks by paralleling components to meet any power requirement.
- Safety and Reliability: Utilizes proven, robust components designed for the demands of utility-scale power electronics.
4. Recommended Bill of Materials (BOM)
Function | Recommended Series | Key Benefits | Link |
---|---|---|---|
Main DC-Link Bulk Storage | Jianghai CD 130 (Banked) | Massive capacitance, high ripple current, cost-effective bulk storage. | View CD130 |
DC-Link High-Frequency Filtering | Jianghai CBB 131 | Handles switching ripple, extends electrolytic life, improves efficiency. | View CBB131 |
System Control Power | Jianghai CD 295 | Proven long-life performance for critical control circuits. | View CD295 |
Note: The design of a PCS capacitor bank is a complex engineering task involving thermal modeling and bus bar design. Our FAEs have experience in this area and can assist with component selection and lifetime calculations for your specific charge/discharge profile.