Volvo Penta is carving out a space in the battery energy storage systems sector as a battery supplier of purpose-built subsystems that prioritize energy density and able to adapt to various BESS requirements. With it’s ready-to-deliver subsystems, Volvo Penta is ready to support companies in developing resilient and tailored solutions, thus potentially playing a part in different energy transition strategies.
Volvo Penta’s purpose-built solutions complement standard approaches, offering unique strengths that cater to varying BESS scenarios where energy density is a priority (in segments like construction, ports and data centers). With comprehensive lifecycle support, Volvo Penta aims to ensure seamless integration and operational reliability through tailored application guidance, service agreements, and other solutions such as remote monitoring and recycling programs. The company works alongside OEMs to deliver tailored battery solutions that meet the customer’s energy demands with that address space limitations, transportability, and energy density.
A key part of being a system supplier, Volvo Penta lends extensive application support help customers right-fit their BESS subsystem for efficient energy storage in stationary and mobile applications. It features an energy-dense battery pack with a favorable C-rate to support fast charging and discharging, along with a robust battery management system (BMS) that is aimed at optimizing performance, battery longevity and even cybersecurity.
Key components in the subsystem include a DC/DC converter for auxiliary power, a telematics gateway for real-time monitoring, and a thermal management system to maintain optimal battery performance in various environments. Electrical safety is ensured through high-voltage isolation monitoring and other protective features.
The CAN and DC interfaces, adapted from the Volvo Group’s platforms, ensure reliable data transfer and system optimization. Volvo Penta's subsystem handles the DC portion of the BESS, while the OEM is responsible for the container shell, AC componentry and set up, ensuring the system is tailored for the intended applications.
Volvo Penta’s BESS subsystem is also designed to withstand tough environments, offering robust protection against dust and corrosion for reliable performance in challenging conditions. With ingress protection (IP) ratings and corrosion-resistant materials, it is built for durability and dependability in tough environments.
Volvo Penta custom-built systems are designed to meet diverse energy needs, whether for peak shaving, or to support a microgrid, or to ensure uninterrupted power. Here are some instances Volvo Penta’s energy dense subsystem can have an impact.
Volvo Penta’s BESS subsystems have entered the industrialization phase after extensive testing and prototyping with some customers, marking a milestone in readiness to receive customer orders. With production capabilities established, Volvo Penta is ready to engage with manufacturers, system integrators, and customers to co-develop solutions that address their high energy requirements.
As industries move toward greater electrification and sustainability, Volvo Penta leverages its global footprint and end-to-end lifecycle support to deliver high-performance, customizable, and resilient subsystems. Through its OEM and distribution networks, the company provides application expertise, service contracts, recycling solutions, and remote monitoring to help customers optimize energy usage and achieve sustainable, efficient operations.