Arrow Electronics and NXP Semiconductors Collaborate to Support Prime Batteries' BESS Platform

Arrow Electronics, in collaboration with Prime Batteries and NXP Semiconductors, is launching a next-generation Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) platform.

With extensive experience in creating Li-ion batteries, Prime Batteries developed this solution with support from Arrow and NXP to advance energy industry and energy-saving technologies, addressing the increasing global demand for greater efficiency. By leveraging their combined strengths, the companies aim to establish new benchmarks in energy-saving technology and make a substantial impact across industries.

Battery Energy Storage Systems are at the forefront of the energy sector's transformation, offering a wide range of applications from renewable energy integration and grid stability to demand response, microgrid operations, and use in commercial, industrial, and residential settings.

The solution complies with the latest European safety regulations and achieves unprecedented levels of energy storage capacity, making it ideal for a variety of BESS applications. The platform's versatility allows it to cater to different customer needs, with adjustable voltage and current parameters. It supports high voltages up to 1500 V, in-line with current market trends for high-power equipment, and meets rigorous safety standards for critical applications, including ISO 26262, with the potential for ASIL D certification, if necessary. The system features multiple protection layers and continuous, independent cell monitoring.

Designed with scalability and upgradability in mind, the BESS can meet the changing requirements of customers. Its low maintenance needs and optimized operating conditions extend its lifespan, thereby reducing the total cost of ownership.

NXP's 1500 V Battery Energy Storage System provides a modular and scalable reference design for utility, commercial, industrial and residential high-voltage applications, said Alex Dopplinger, senior director, power & energy, NXP Semiconductors.