ABB introduces Battery Energy Storage Systems-as-a-Service to accelerate renewable energy adoption

ABB today announced the launch of its new Battery Energy Storage Systems-as-a-Service (BESS-as-a-Service) – a solution designed to accelerate the shift to clean and affordable energy. BESS-as-a-Service is the first in a range of next generation service models being developed to remove the barriers to clean technology adoption and accelerate industries’ transition to net zero.

Requiring no upfront capital investment, BESS-as-a-Service enables companies spanning a wide range of industries – from data centers to transport and logistics to commercial buildings – to benefit from advanced energy storage through a quarterly service fee.

The offer includes all hardware, software and lifecycle support, with ABB managing deployment, maintenance and optimization so businesses can focus on their core operations while improving energy efficiency, resilience and long-term sustainability. Designed to be technology-agnostic, BESS-as-a-Service works with any type of battery technology, giving customers the flexibility to take advantage of the latest innovations without being tied to a single system.

Stuart Thompson, Division President, at ABB’s Electrification Service Division, said: “In today’s volatile energy market, businesses need reliability and cost predictability above all else. Customers tell us that while they want to deploy the latest technologies to improve energy security and reduce their emissions and costs, they face financial obstacles. By shifting from capital expenditure to a more predictable operational expenditure approach, ABB’s BESS-as-a-Service enables businesses to immediately strengthen their energy security, slash peak demand charges, and generate new revenue streams. We see BESS-as-a-Service as not just a new offer but a strategic lever for the division’s growth and innovation. We see significant potential to scale this globally, especially as more industries seek flexible, low-risk pathways to decarbonization.”

“With BESS-as-a-Service, we are redefining the economics of clean energy adoption – delivering the flexibility and financial returns businesses need to decarbonize with confidence. It allows businesses to adopt advanced energy solutions without the financial strain of large capital investment and empowers them to take control of their energy needs, strengthen their resilience and unlock new value from their assets,” Thompson said.