Recently, we launched a new containerized storage product in 2.5 MWh ‘blocks’ in direct response to growing customer demand for energy as well as power. The benefits for us include long-term access to competitive cells/modules, access to mass production capacity, and improved economies of scale. Manufacturing is based at their Changxing Gigafactory in China with a potential capacity of 5.5 GWh.
Most importantly, we have a new joint venture with Tianneng Energy Technology, Tianneng Saft Energy, to expand our Li-ion activity. Then there is the recent acquisition of Go Electric (GoE), a specialist in energy resiliency solutions for microgrids and commercial and industrial customers who need to integrate renewables and other power sources. First, we have a cells and modules supply agreement with a Chinese supplier for cost optimization. Recently, Saft finalized three critical moves to help reach this objective. We now offer flexible services and solutions to be a one-stop shop where customers can purchase fully integrated energy storage solutions and microgrid technology solutions.Ĭost, and especially total cost of ownership (TCO) is the primary consideration to make the energy storage industry sustainable in the long term. The main change in our new ESS strategy is that we are moving beyond being simply the battery supplier. What are the main challenges and objectives of the new Saft ESS strategy? So, by working with Saft, a customer can expect a standard ESS suited to their needs that offers optimum business value, performance and reliability. Our project teams and technical experts work directly with customers during the lifetime of each project. With a footprint spanning five continents and 19 countries, and three strategic manufacturing plants in Bordeaux (France), Jacksonville (USA) and Zhuhai (China), we’re well placed to service the global ESS market. We, therefore, adapted our organization and solutions to address such major players by providing agile and seamless services from initial concept and sizing to battery system delivery and grid connection. This market visibility attracts new entrants such as utilities and major developers who shape demand and strengthen the financing of projects. That means the scale of our projects is increasing from tens of MWh to hundreds of MWh. The market is expected to reach a 34 gigawatt-hour (GWh) of installed base by 2025. Currently, the ESS market is growing fast, particularly for plants capable of ensuring security of power supply at times of high demand. With a strong focus on outcomes, value and safety, our strategy is driven by our responsiveness to market changes. We also minimize risk through our proven lithium-ion (Li-ion) technology, our established track record and our end-to-end safety approach. We achieve this by maximizing our energy output and simplifying interfaces during installation with our factory-assembled and tested containers, which reduces on-site assembly time and cost to our customers. Renewables, address supply and demand balancing, on top of ensuring grid stability. Within the ESS segment, we help our customers eliminate curtailment of Our energy storage solutions are designed to serve utility-scale installations, microgrids, and commercial and industrial applications. Tell us a bit more about the renewed scope and strategy of ESS within Saft. We are building something that has to last for generations, a future combining renewable energy and storage. Indeed, Saft, with the support of Total, has a clear strategy to develop in this field, and we have a fantastic opportunity to take renewable energy to the next level by addressing the intermittency challenge. Being able to join a major player in energy storage, with expertise accumulated over more than 100 years, was a natural path for me. I have been in the power generation and renewables industries for over 20 years. Before we jump into the business end of things, please share with us your reasons for joining Saft.
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