Beacon new energy flywheel energy storage

What is a beacon flywheel energy storage system?

The modular and distributed architecture of Beacon flywheel energy storage systems allows flexibility in power capacity as well as siting. A single flywheel module easily connects to others, allowing for incremental storage expansion.

How does a Beacon flywheel generate electricity?

Beacon’s flywheel is a mechanical battery that stores kinetic energy in a rotating mass. Advanced power electronics and a motor/generator convert this stored energy to electric energy, making it instantly available when needed.

What is flywheel energy storage?

Our proven flywheel energy storage systems are helping grid operators in NYISO, PJM and ISO-NE safely and efficiently balance power grid supply and demand. Flywheel energy storage is based on accelerating a cylindrical rotor assembly that converts and stores electric energy as rotating kinetic energy.

Can beacon power's flywheels be linked together?

Beacon Power's flywheels can be linked together to provide storage capacity for balancing the approximately 10% of U.S. electricity that comes from renewable sources each year. If successful, Beacon Power's flywheel would help provide large-scale storage capacity for the national electric grid.

What is a beacon energy storage system?

Beacon’s proprietary designs are at the heart of a cost-effective and durable energy storage device that enables grids to operate more reliably. Our proven flywheel energy storage systems are helping grid operators in NYISO, PJM and ISO-NE safely and efficiently balance power grid supply and demand.

Are Beacon flywheels a good energy source?

In fact, Beacon flywheels can ramp to full power nearly instantaneously. This fast response makes flywheels an ideal resource to provide regulation services thus freeing up thermal generators to service the energy market and operate at higher output levels, improving fuel efficiency and reducing emission rates.