Schneider Electric has introduced Schneider Boost Pro, a scalable battery energy storage system (BESS) designed for Europe’s commercial and industrial (C&I) facilities to help them manage energy efficiently, lower costs, and strengthen operational resilience. 

The BESS can be expanded to up to 10 units, reaching a total storage capacity of 2 MWh and providing flexibility for facilities with growing energy demands. Its integration with AI-powered EcoStruxure Microgrid Advisor enables real-time data analytics and forecasting of weather, energy demand, and market trends. In addition, the storage system’s data is encrypted, in compliance with Europe’s cybersecurity standards, and ensures protection against potential cyber-attacks on a remotely connected infrastructure. 

The system’s design supports a variety of applications, such as C&I, buildings, and transport. In C&I applications, it helps optimize renewable energy (RE) harvesting by storing surplus solar or wind energy to reallocate during periods of high energy demand throughout the day. The company added that it also helps generate revenue by participating in ancillary services like grid balancing after responding to an input signal from the Transmission System Operator (TSO) to stabilize the supply and demand of loads in real-time. However, for transport and logistics, Boost Pro is deployed to support charging infrastructure in depots or transit hubs, specifically for heavy-duty vehicles such as electric buses and trucks. The company added that its modular configuration allows it to adapt to facility-scale or infrastructure-scale charging projects.  

At the time of publishing, Boost Pro’s commercial availability remains unknown.