Listen "Beyond your average household battery"
Episode Synopsis
Batteries do more than store energy. They’re reshaping how the world is powered.In this episode of Power Onward, Kim sits down with Aaron to discuss the role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the global energy transition. From commercial buildings to remote islands, Aaron explains how this all-in-one technology brings cleaner, smarter power wherever it’s needed.Learn how large-scale batteries go beyond backup to become the brains of entire energy systems, and why Cummins’ latest innovation is a major step toward Destination Zero.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are changing how industries use and manage power.Why smart, containerized solutions offer faster setup and seamless grid integration.Why batteries are also storage devices that power every infrastructure we haveArticlesLearn more about Battery Energy Storage Systems | Cummins Inc. Types of applications for BESS and the benefits of incorporating BESS into your solutions | Cummins Inc. VideosCummins Power Generation Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Cummins Power Generation Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) launch unveil Additional ResourcesBattery Energy Storage Systems: Understanding key concepts and applications A focus on BESS: Synchronizing and load sharing in inverter-based technology and synchronous machinesInterested in learning more? Subscribe to the [3-minute Power Up] to get breakthrough stories and the latest innovations in power technology delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.cummins.com/news/podcast#subscribe Dive into the conversation:(00:00) This is Power Onward(00:33) How batteries became a global power solution(01:30) Massive batteries that also manage your energy system(02:43) Explaining how BESS works using a simple analogy(03:56) Inside Cummins’ new all-in-one battery system(05:35) Designing for speed, safety, and scalability(06:20) Powering through heat and grid limits in Dubai(09:07) The role of BESS in the energy future
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