Recently, Mexican energy company Skysense and BYD Energy Storage announced plans to deploy 300 MWh of energy storage capacity by 2026. This initiative aims to enhance energy resilience, reduce costs for energy-intensive users such as industrial facilities, shopping malls, and airports, and ensure operational continuity.
This collaboration will primarily utilize BYD's MC Cube-T BESS product, supporting commercial, industrial, and large-scale applications. It offers capabilities including frequency regulation, virtual power plant functionality, and emergency backup.
Skysense specializes in designing solar-plus-battery smart microgrids, collaborating closely with large Latin American power generators and consumers to optimize energy costs and reduce emissions. Since 2023, its Mexico operations have partnered with infrastructure asset manager Riverstone Holdings to deliver energy system services for complex, high-demand environments like airports. It also offers Energy-as-a-Service, enabling customers to access energy storage benefits without upfront capital expenditure.
BYD, a globally renowned electric vehicle manufacturer, not only produces cars and buses but also possesses significant capabilities in solar power generation and energy storage equipment. With nearly 30 years of battery R&D experience, it boasts the world's largest production capacity for power batterie
BYD North America Vice President Oscar Su and Skysense Founder and CEO Enrique Garduño jointly announced this partnership. Garduño stated that the alliance with BYD is pivotal to elevating Skysense's energy solutions to new heights, advancing its mission to deliver reliable, profitable, and sustainable energy solutions to customers. Oscar Su emphasized BYD's competitive edge in battery technology and the strategic importance of expanding operations in high-potential regions like Latin America.
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