Battery Energy Storage (BESS) Cooling
Consistent temperature control for battery energy storage containers and cabinets on solar, utility and commercial sites around Denver.
Batteries last longer at the right temperature
Lithium-ion and other battery chemistries are sensitive to heat. Running hot speeds up degradation and reduces usable capacity, while extreme cold limits charging. A battery energy storage system needs cooling that holds a steady temperature through Colorado’s seasons.
Dantherm supplies PrecisionAir units for battery energy storage applications, pairing high-static BCI fans with the ACG7 controller to hold consistent temperatures. BBCOND installs and services these units on battery containers and outdoor battery cabinets for solar developers, utilities and commercial owners along the Front Range.
Call 303-219-1000, email sales@bbcond.com or request a quote.
Battery storage applications
- Utility-scale BESS containers: battery enclosures at substations and solar farms
- Commercial behind-the-meter storage: peak-shaving batteries at offices, warehouses and campuses
- Solar plus storage sites: battery cabinets paired with community and commercial solar
- EV charging hubs: battery buffers that support fast chargers
- Microgrids: storage for critical facilities and campuses
- UPS and backup battery cabinets: outdoor battery enclosures for critical loads
Why Dantherm PrecisionAir
- Closed-loop cooling: outside air never mixes with enclosure air, keeping dust, moisture and smoke out
- Rated -40°F to 131°F: built-in heaters (500–2,000 W) for Colorado winters, full capacity in summer heat
- NEMA 3R construction: galvanized steel standard, stainless steel optional, all-aluminum microchannel coil
- Efficient, quiet operation: high-static BCI fans, rated by Dantherm at 40–60% less energy; 60–65 dB
- Remote monitoring: optional ACG7 controller with Ethernet, SNMP v2 or Modbus and a web interface
- Listed and tested: UL or ETL listings by model; manufactured under ISO 9001
Sizes and power options
- PrecisionAir 2000: about 2,200–2,500 BTU/h, 115 or 230 VAC
- PrecisionAir 4000 / 6000: about 4,000–6,000 BTU/h, 115, 230 or 460 VAC three-phase, or 48 VDC
- PrecisionAir 10000 / 12000 / 14000: about 10,000–14,000 BTU/h; 10000 and 12000 in 208/230 VAC or 48 VDC, 14000 and 14000 mid-mount in 48 VDC
- PrecisionAir 20000: about 20,000 BTU/h, 208/230 VAC
- PrecisionAir 24000 / 28000: about 24,000–28,000 BTU/h; 24000 in 208/230 VAC or 48 VDC, 28000 in 48 VDC
Options include an Ethernet controller, stainless steel housing and beige, white or custom finishes. BBCOND sizes each unit from your equipment heat load and site conditions.
Serving sites within an hour of Denver
Eastern Colorado’s solar and storage build-out puts batteries in open, sun-exposed yards with high summer heat and hard winter freezes. PrecisionAir units operate from -40°F to 131°F with built-in heaters. We serve projects within about an hour of Denver, including Brighton, Commerce City, Aurora and the plains to the east.
See all enclosure and shelter cooling applications, or related pages: Substation & Control House HVAC in Colorado, School Network & Equipment Cooling in Denver, Hospital Equipment Enclosure Cooling in Denver.
Frequently asked questions
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Which PrecisionAir sizes suit BESS enclosures?
Larger enclosures typically use 10,000 to 28,000 BTU/h units, often several per container. We size from the battery manufacturer’s heat load and temperature limits.
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Can the cooling integrate with our battery management system?
The ACG7 controller supports Modbus and SNMP v2 over Ethernet, so cooling status can be read by most site controllers.
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Is the unit sealed against dust and moisture?
Yes. The closed-loop design keeps outdoor air out of the battery enclosure, and the housing is rated NEMA 3R for outdoor use.