BoP vs. BoS – similarities and differences
We spent some time discussing similarities and differences in the BoP (“Balance of Plant”) of wind farms and the BoS (“Balance of System”) of photovoltaic plants.
In essence, BoP refers to the infrastructure that enables the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of energy storage systems. The BoP includes a wide range of components, from electrical and thermal management systems to mechanical and structural elements.
The Balance of Plant (BoP) is a critical component of energy storage systems, encompassing all the auxiliary systems and components that support the primary energy storage technology. In essence, BoP refers to the infrastructure that enables the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of energy storage systems.
BoP refers to the comprehensive system and equipment that supports the components and auxiliary systems of a power plant, including wind turbines, access roads, crane pads, WTG foundations, power collection network, substation, and overhead line.
Essentially, BoP can be viewed as the backbone of renewable energy systems, intricately linking and integrating various components, including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems.
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