• Innovative BESS-as-a-Service eliminates financial and operational barriers, enabling businesses to diversify power sources
• Facilitates transition from capital expenditure to operational expenditure, allowing battery storage deployment without initial costs and ensuring immediate financial returns

ABB has launched its groundbreaking Battery Energy Storage Systems-as-a-Service (BESS-as-a-Service) – a scalable, zero-capital investment solution aimed at accelerating the adoption of clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy. This service marks the debut of ABB’s innovative offerings designed to eliminate obstacles to sustainable technology adoption and fast-track industrial decarbonization.

As energy storage demand rises, ABB’s BESS-as-a-Service provides organizations with a complete route to energy autonomy and environmental responsibility. The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts a sixfold expansion in global storage capacity by 2030, with commercial and industrial systems projected to grow nearly tenfold to 560 GWh – highlighting battery storage’s vital role in creating cleaner, more robust power networks.

Eliminating upfront investment requirements, BESS-as-a-Service allows diverse sectors – including data centers, transportation, logistics, and commercial facilities – to access cutting-edge energy storage through quarterly payments.

The comprehensive package covers all hardware, software, and lifecycle management, with ABB handling installation, upkeep, and performance optimization so clients can concentrate on core business activities while enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and long-term sustainability. Engineered to be technology-neutral, BESS-as-a-Service operates with any battery chemistry, offering clients adaptability to leverage emerging advancements without vendor lock-in.

Supported by performance assurances, maintenance cost coverage, and energy trading brokerage services, ABB manages energy market participation to help customers effortlessly monetize surplus energy production.

Stuart Thompson, Division President, at ABB’s Electrification Service Division, said: “In today’s volatile energy market, businesses need reliability and cost predictability above all else. Customers tell us that while they want to deploy the latest technologies to improve energy security and reduce their emissions and costs, they face financial obstacles. By shifting from capital expenditure to a more predictable operational expenditure approach, ABB’s BESS-as-a-Service enables businesses to immediately strengthen their energy security, slash peak demand charges, and generate new revenue streams. We see BESS-as-a-Service as not just a new offering but a strategic lever for the division’s growth and innovation. We see significant potential to scale this globally, especially as more industries seek flexible, low-risk pathways to decarbonization.”

ABB is performing viability evaluations with potential clients to confirm immediate financial advantages prior to BESS-as-a-Service implementation. This assessment is mandatory before installation, ensuring customers achieve positive financial outcomes from the outset.

To enhance its BESS-as-a-Service capabilities, ABB has established partnerships with specialized collaborators, providing expertise in energy monitoring software, advanced analytics, and financial modeling.

“With BESS-as-a-Service, we are redefining the economics of clean energy adoption – delivering the flexibility and financial returns businesses need to decarbonize with confidence. It allows businesses to adopt advanced energy solutions without the financial strain of large capital investment and empowers them to take control of their energy needs, strengthen their resilience and unlock new value from their assets,” Thompson said.

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