Tightening emissions regulations and electric needs that outweigh grid capacity in the construction and mining sectors have given way to increased energy storage demand. With an energy-dense and compact design, Volvo Penta’s BESS subsystem brings transportable and fast-charging benefits to system integrators and BESS manufacturers looking to deploy their BESS solutions in microgrid scenarios such as quarries, urban restoration sites, and more.
Volvo Penta has completed extensive testing and prototyping with customers, and will use bauma 2025, to showcase to the industry exactly how production-ready BESS subsystem solutions will help them build the foundations to support their electric future.
The construction and mining industries face a number of challenges today in relation to their energy needs, namely:
- Sites have grid capacity and electricity but require fast charging or charge for peak shavings
- Sites need to formulate energy plans to generate or deliver power due to grid limitations – where projects aren’t sized from the start
- Sites or businesses in transition phases where they are not completely off grid or have secured their energy capacity for projects
Volvo Penta’s energy-dense BESS subsystem offers a powerful opportunity for the growing energy demands in heavy-duty sectors that surpass grid capacity or face limited grid connectivity. These Volvo Penta-powered BESS can integrate with renewables or other power generation assets to provide more stable and reliable energy essential for large-scale or remote operations transitioning to electrification.
BESS subsystems for BEV charging
With a favorable C-rate, Volvo Penta’s BESS Subsystem is designed to support fast charging and grid stability in demanding applications, where capacity and frequency challenges often arise during electrification.
Easier deployment: microgrids and peak shavings
Volvo Penta’s energy-dense BESS subsystems can offer a flexible power solution for zero-emission construction zones or remote mining sites. Easily transportable, they can power equipment on-site and be relocated for recharging without disrupting operations. BESS also supports stationary equipment functionality (such as hydraulics and crushing mechanisms) in applications such as electric excavators, wheel loaders, and crushers — all while ensuring continuous uptime onsite.
What’s inside?
At the heart of every Volvo Penta BESS subsystem is an energy-dense battery pack with a favorable C-rating to support fast charging and discharging. Derived from the same battery packs for on and off-highway use from the Volvo Group, the subsystem is similarly backed by a rigorous IP class against corrosion and dust, making it a fit for tough environments in construction and mining.
The subsystem features a DC/DC converter for auxiliary power, a telematics gateway for real-time monitoring, and a thermal management system for optimal performance in various conditions. CAN and DC interfaces adapted from Volvo Group ensure reliable data transfer, while a robust Battery Management System (BMS) optimizes performance, maximizes battery life, and manages cybersecurity.
Each Volvo Penta subsystem covers the DC energy supply, while OEMs handle AC setup, container integration, and system configuration. This collaboration ensures tailored solutions that can meet customer needs.
Meet with a Volvo Penta expert at their bauma 2025 stand A4.412 to discuss opportunities.
