Energy storage center specifications

Is the Energy Star specification for data center storage under revision?

The ENERGY STAR specification for Data Center Storage is currently under revision. Materials related to this revision process are provided below. Stakeholders who received past communications related to development of Version 2 will continue to receive updates on this development effort.

Does industry need energy storage standards?

As cited in the DOE OE ES Program Plan, “Industry requires specifications of standards for characterizing the performance of energy storage under grid conditions and for modeling behavior. Discussions with industry professionals indicate a significant need for standards ” [1, p. 30].

How efficient is a data center system?

Among double conversion systems (the most commonly used data center system), UPS efficiency has improved from 85% to 90% in the 1990s, to 95% or higher in 2023. When a full data center equipment load is served through a UPS system, even a small improvement in the efficiency of the system can yield a large annual cost savings.

What is Mesa-device & sunspec energy storage model?

MESA-Device specifies standardized communications between components within the ESS. MESA-Device Specifications/SunSpec Energy Storage Model addresses how energy storage components within an ESS communicate with each other and other operational components. MESA-Device specifications are built on the Modbus protocol.

Are data center loads energy efficient?

With such large power consumption, they are prime targets for energy-efficient design measures that can save money and reduce electricity use. However, the critical nature of data center loads elevates many design criteria—chiefly reliability and high-power density capacity—far above energy efficiency.

What is energy storage R&D?

Under this strategic driver, a portion of DOE-funded energy storage research and development (R&D) is directed to actively work with industry to fill energy storage Codes & Standards (C&S) gaps. A key aspect of developing energy storage C&S is access to leading battery scientists and their R&D insights.