Application
Grid & BESS
Stabilizing the American grid, megawatt by megawatt.
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are the backbone of a more flexible, resilient grid—capturing renewable power, supporting peak demand, and backing up critical sites.
What these batteries need to do
- Containerized and building-integrated systems for utility-scale, community, commercial, and industrial deployments.
- Chemistry selections that prioritize long life, safety, and total cost of ownership, often relying on LFP and related iron-phosphate families.
- Integration with inverters, switchgear, and digital controls to provide frequency response, black-start capability, and other grid services.
- System designs that meet NFPA, UL, and local fire codes for siting in urban and sensitive environments.
Chemistries and designs that work here
Grid projects often favor LFP and other robust chemistries that deliver long cycle life and thermal stability. High-cycling applications may select chemistries optimized for thousands of deep cycles with minimal degradation.
Strategic value for the United States
Domestic BESS manufacturing supports disaster resilience, military base resilience, and community microgrids. Keeping the value chain at home shortens response times and ensures access during emergencies.
The American Battery connects this application to specific chemistries, materials, and supply chain needs, so that technology decisions and policy choices can be grounded in a clear view of the entire value chain.