DC-Coupled Projects
DC-coupled battery storage can be an effective architecture for utility solar farms seeking to maximise revenue from existing and new generation infrastructure. By connecting energy storage to the DC side of the solar system, developers may capture otherwise clipped or curtailed generation, reduce selected conversion stages and create additional dispatchable energy opportunities, subject to the final system architecture and operating strategy.
For DC-coupled applications, Power your way means unlocking more flexibility and value from the solar asset you already have or are planning to build.
Why DC Coupling is Attractive
Monetises Clipped Solar
Captures high DC oversizing generation during peak sunlight hours that would otherwise be curtailed by the inverter.
Higher Round-Trip Efficiency
Eliminates intermediate AC conversion steps, delivering more usable kilowatt-hours back to the grid.
Optimised Energy Trading
Shifts stored low-cost daytime solar directly into high-priced evening peak trading intervals and FCAS markets.
Lower Balance-of-System (BoS) Costs
Shares central inverters, MV transformers, switchgear, and civil infrastructure.