Within the framework of RE+ Mexico , Energía Estratégica spoke with Luis Eduardo Colina Ayala , Technical Sales Manager of Growatt Mexico, who detailed how the energy storage system applied in a Hyundai plant enabled the company to reduce costs, ensure operational continuity and project its expansion to other facilities.
- To begin, how was the energy storage project implemented with Hyundai?
This solution was designed to ensure operational continuity on critical production lines. In these types of facilities, any interruption results in losses of millions of dollars, making battery systems a key tool not only for energy efficiency but also for operational safety.
The initiative is also part of a broader energy transition process, where the company seeks to integrate photovoltaic generation with BESS to support its operations more efficiently and sustainably.
- What need did Hyundai identify at the beginning of the project?
The initial demand combined three axes: reducing energy consumption, advancing sustainability goals, and developing a replicable model in other plants.
On the one hand, the company had high electricity consumption, which directly impacted its operating costs. On the other hand, it had to comply with internal energy transition policies. Added to this was the need to implement a pilot program to validate the technology before scaling it up to the corporate level.
- Based on that requirement, what technical solution was implemented?
The project began with an initial configuration consisting of two 125 kW MAX inverters and four 63 kW WIT inverters, accompanied by storage systems of up to 300 kWh.
Initially, the system was used to support a portion of the operation, with the goal of validating its functionality, stability, and responsiveness to the plant's demands. This implementation approach allowed for risk reduction and built confidence before moving toward greater integration.
- What specific results did Hyundai obtain?
The effects were gradual but significant. The initial savings were 30%, and currently they are approaching 60-65%.
This level of reduction not only impacts the cost structure but also validates the model's viability for replication in other facilities. As the system is optimized and integrated with other solutions, the potential for savings continues to grow.
In this context, the collaboration between the client, the supplier, and the technical team proved crucial to achieving the results. It was a win-win situation for all parties involved.
- What role did Growatt play in the implementation?
The company actively participated in the technical support of the project, facilitating communication between the different parties involved and ensuring a quick response to the client's requirements.
This approach not only resolved technical aspects, but also strengthened the relationship with the client, creating the necessary conditions for future expansions of the system.
- Beyond this specific case, what are you currently presenting in the Mexican market?
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Growatt's strategy in Mexico focuses on strengthening its presence and positioning new BESS solutions, especially geared towards the commercial and industrial segment.
The goal is to expand participation in a market that demands more flexible solutions adapted to different consumer profiles.
- In what way?
There is a group of users with significant energy consumption who do not find suitable solutions in large-scale systems such as "container" types.
- Are those products already available?
Currently, the new equipment is undergoing certification for market launch. Simultaneously, the company is presenting these solutions to potential clients to foster familiarity, gather inquiries, and obtain feedback that will allow them to refine the technology to meet actual needs.
Furthermore, sectors such as industrial buildings, hospitals, and shopping centers require smaller, more flexible solutions tailored to their specific needs. This segment, which often goes unnoticed by large developers, represents a concrete growth opportunity.
- How are business segments distributed today?
The commercial and industrial segment currently represents 40% of the business, while the residential segment accounts for most of the remaining portion.
Meanwhile, the utility segment is emerging as a new area of growth, with an estimated share of between 10% and 15%, in line with the company's expansion strategy.
- And what are the future goals?
The company aims to consolidate its position in the Mexican market, strengthen battery growth, and advance the development of the utility segment.
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