Fast, Accurate Feedback for Energy Storage Control

Key facts about the application

Sector

Energy Storage

Application

Control and feedback loops for battery charge/discharge events

Measured Parameters

High voltage DC

Fast response times

Main Requirements

Accurate and stable measurement signals

Continuous isolation for safety and reliability

Fast response times for real-time control loops

Knick transducers optimize charge/discharge loops in batteries & microgrids

Energy storage operators face critical challenges in managing charge and discharge events safely and efficiently. Delays or inaccuracies in monitoring voltage and current can destabilize control loops, reduce system efficiency, and risk damage to costly batteries or power electronics. In dynamic applications like large battery arrays, microgrids, or renewable integration, even millisecond delays can cause significant performance issues. Knick’s high-speed, high-accuracy transducers address these pain points by providing precise, reliable measurements in near real time, ensuring control loops respond correctly while protecting both the energy storage system and connected infrastructure.

Description and requirements

Energy storage systems, from large-scale battery installations to microgrids, demand precise control of charge and discharge cycles. This requires real-time monitoring of voltage and current at high accuracy to maintain stability, prevent overcharging or deep discharge, and protect connected equipment.

Challenges include fast transients, high voltages, and fluctuating currents that can destabilize feedback loops if measurements are not delivered quickly. Additionally, isolation is critical to ensure safety for both personnel and equipment, especially in systems operating at several kilovolts. Environmental conditions such as temperature swings and electrical noise add further stress to monitoring devices.

Customers require transducers capable of combining high-speed response, robust isolation, and accurate measurement under dynamic, high-voltage conditions. Fast, precise data ensures reliable feedback for control systems, enabling operators to optimize energy flows, maintain grid stability, and extend the lifespan of storage assets.

Why Knick ?
Knick’s high-speed voltage and current transducers are designed for demanding energy storage applications. With continuous isolation up to 4.8 kV and measurement ranges up to 20 kA DC, they deliver fast, accurate signals essential for stable charge/discharge control loops.

With response times of 60 µs and gain errors below 0.1 %, operators can rely on precise, real-time feedback. Robust isolation protects both equipment and personnel, making Knick transducers a turnkey solution for optimizing system performance, safeguarding assets, and maintaining grid stability under dynamic operational conditions.

Conclusion

By integrating Knick’s high performance transducers, energy storage operators gain precise, reliable voltage and current measurements critical for stable charge/discharge control. With response times in the microsecond range and accuracy of ± 0.1 %, control loops react in real time with real data, enhancing system efficiency and protecting expensive assets. Robust isolation ensures safety for both personnel and equipment, while fast, accurate feedback supports grid stability and optimized energy management. Knick transducers provide a proven solution for operators seeking reliable performance, reduced downtime, and confidence in the dynamic operation of energy storage systems.