--- title: Blog | Typhoon HIL | BESS description: BESS | Typhoon HIL Blog for microgrids, smart inverters, and power electronics using hardware in the loop simulation testing. image: https://info.typhoon-hil.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/TyphoonHILBlog.png --- [![logo-white](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/hubfs/Logo_White_02.svg) Typhoon HIL](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog) - Menu Item 1 - Sub-menu Item 1 - Another Item - Sub-menu Item 2 - Menu Item 2 - Yet Another Item - Menu Item 3 - Menu Item 4 # Typhoon HIL Blog --- ## [IHI Terrasun uses Typhoon HIL to Deploy Energy Storage Systems Safely and Efficiently](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/ihi-terrasun-energy-storage-systems) Posted by [Lisa Cohn and Jared Spence](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/author/lisa-cohn-and-jared-spence) on Jan 17, 2024 11:00:00 AM Topics: [BESS](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/bess), [Case Study](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/case-study), [Grid Modernization](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/grid-modernization) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![IHI Terrasun Jim HERO](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IHI%20Terrasun%20Jim%20HERO.png?width=727&height=409&name=IHI%20Terrasun%20Jim%20HERO.png) In this blog article, learn how IHI Terrasun, a battery and inverter agnostic battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator, uses Typhoon HIL's C-HIL solutions to test and ensure seamless integration of their energy storage systems before deployment. This proactive testing minimizes risks, accelerates commissioning, and ensures consistency, boosting customer confidence and project efficiency. Furthermore, IHI Terrasun's expertise contributes to the development of the IEEE2800 standard for energy storage, giving project developers an edge in meeting future requirements. Read the blog article to learn more. [Read More](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/ihi-terrasun-energy-storage-systems) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/ihi-terrasun-energy-storage-systems#comments-listing) ## [Performance Testing Hybrid Battery Controls with HIL](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/hybris-hess-model) Posted by [Sergio Costa](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/author/sergio-costa) on Nov 29, 2023 10:42:46 AM Topics: [BESS](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/bess), [Project Update](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/project-update), [Grid Modernization](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/grid-modernization) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![HYBRIS Hero Blog Image (Sergio) 3](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HYBRIS%20Hero%20Blog%20Image%20(Sergio)%203.png?width=800&height=450&name=HYBRIS%20Hero%20Blog%20Image%20(Sergio)%203.png)   Ensuring safe and optimized operation of novel hybrid battery technologies is difficult, particularly when developing a first demonstration prototype. This blog shows how a digital twin model of the integrated Amorphous Organic Redox-Flow Battery (AORFB) and Lithium Titanate (LTO) battery container in the HYBRIS project is used to develop and train Energy Management System (EMS) controls considering real site conditions.   This blog was written as part of the European Union’s H2020 HYBRIS project (GA No. 963652). For more information on the project, please visit the [HYBRIS website](https://hybris-project.eu/).  [Read More](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/hybris-hess-model) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/hybris-hess-model#comments-listing) ## [Why is HIL testing critical for next generation battery systems?](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/hil-testing-battery-systems) Posted by [Eleni Apostolidou and Sergio Costa](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/author/eleni-apostolidou-and-sergio-costa) on May 26, 2022 9:39:09 AM Topics: [BESS](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/bess), [Project Update](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/project-update) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Hybris blog 1 hero image](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hybris%20blog%201%20hero%20image.png?width=1920&name=Hybris%20blog%201%20hero%20image.png)   ##### Blog Highlights: - **Introduction** | Why is energy storage control important? - **HIL concept** | What is HIL testing? - **HIL benefits** | Why HIL? [Read More](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/hil-testing-battery-systems) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/hil-testing-battery-systems#comments-listing) ## [LS Electric Uses HIL in Power Conditioning System Development](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/ls-electric-case-study) Posted by [Debora Santo](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/author/debora-santo) on Jan 13, 2022 9:42:33 AM Topics: [BESS](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/bess), [Case Study](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/case-study) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![LSE](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LSE.png?width=800&height=450&name=LSE.png) ##### Blog highlights - Application | Modular Scalable ESS. - **Challenge** | Set up a strong controller design for 15 PEBBs, with verification for parallel operations and communication performance. - **Solution** | Control development and validation using Typhoon HIL solution. - **Result** | Shorter development time and strong performance verification achieved thanks to the flexible development and testing environment. [Read More](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/ls-electric-case-study) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/ls-electric-case-study#comments-listing) ## [PANDA project uses Typhoon HIL solutions to validate full EV models](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/panda-project-typhoon-hil-solutions-ev-model-validation) Posted by [Debora Santo](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/author/debora-santo) on Dec 30, 2021 12:08:48 PM Topics: [BESS](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/bess), [e-Mobility](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/e-mobility), [Project Update](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/project-update) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![MicrosoftTeams-image-3](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image-3.png?width=1920&name=MicrosoftTeams-image-3.png) ##### Blog highlights - **Project objectives** | PANDA project supports transport electrification. - **Video interview** | Hear about the project from Dr. Ronan German. - **HIL testbed** | Typhoon HIL as the validation partner of choice. - **Battery Integration** | Reliable and flexible full-vehicle testing - **Project partners** | Meet the names behind the project. [Read More](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/panda-project-typhoon-hil-solutions-ev-model-validation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/panda-project-typhoon-hil-solutions-ev-model-validation#comments-listing) ## [Complying with standards in microgrid system integration | Hitachi Energy](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/mgk-report-hitachi-energy-case-study) Posted by [Debora Santo](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/author/debora-santo) on Nov 10, 2021 9:09:28 AM Topics: [Microgrids](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/microgrids), [BESS](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/bess), [Case Study](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/case-study) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Hitachi (1)](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hitachi%20(1).png?width=1800&name=Hitachi%20(1).png)   #### Blog Highlights - Hitachi Energy’s installations across the world reduce the likelihood of mistakes with system configuration, deployment, and operation, and allow them to juggle competing requirements. - Hitachi Energy pairs these capabilities with HIL modeling and testing to ensure microgrids are the right fit for the market. - Hitachi Energy applies HIL testing to comply with certification and standards, such as grid codes, prior to deployment. [Read More](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/mgk-report-hitachi-energy-case-study) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/mgk-report-hitachi-energy-case-study#comments-listing) ## [5 Reasons HIL is the Pillar of e-mesh™ PowerStore BESS Product Development](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/hil-the-pillar-of-hitachi-energy-e-mesh-powerstore-bess-product-development) Posted by [Debora Santo](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/author/debora-santo) on Aug 18, 2021 8:50:35 AM Topics: [Microgrids](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/microgrids), [BESS](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/bess), [Case Study](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/case-study) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Hitachi BESS HERO](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hitachi%20BESS%20HERO.png?width=1920&height=1080&name=Hitachi%20BESS%20HERO.png)   Michele Fusero is an R&D engineer and control specialist for the e-mesh PowerStore Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Grid Edge Solutions Product Group at Hitachi Energy. He delivered a talk at the virtual PEDG2021 conference on how HIL became the pillar of the [e-mesh](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/success-story-hitachi-abb-power-grids-emesh-typhoonhil-controllerhardwareintheloop) solution product development. Watch the video above or read the full blog article to learn more. [Read More](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/hil-the-pillar-of-hitachi-energy-e-mesh-powerstore-bess-product-development) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/hil-the-pillar-of-hitachi-energy-e-mesh-powerstore-bess-product-development#comments-listing) ## [Fuji Electric deploys HIL for UPS Control Testing](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/success-story-fuji-electric-deploys-hardware-in-the-loop-hil-for-ups-control-testing) Posted by [Ivan Celanovic](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/author/ivan-celanovic) on Apr 22, 2021 12:21:08 PM Topics: [BESS](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/bess), [Case Study](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/case-study) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Asset 9](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%209.png?width=4190&name=Asset%209.png) Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. Power Electronics System Energy Business Headquarters Power Supply Equipment Development Department Mr. Kazuyoshi Umezawa, Mr. Motohiro Tsukuta, Mr. Takuya Kimizu (from left to right)   ## Blog Highlights - **Application:** Fuji Electric’s Kobe site uses the Typhoon HIL platform for their Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) development. - **Challenge**: To overcome the typical limitations of open-loop and offline simulations in the early product testing stage, as well as the limitations of the high-power tests in the late product testing stage. - **Solution**: The adoption of controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (C-HIL) made it easy to develop and debug new control software functionality, as well as verify the operation in cases that are difficult to reproduce in a high-power lab. - **Result**: Typhoon HIL reduced the time and cost of UPS control development and increased test coverage. - **HIL Tested means** quick reliable results with lower costs and higher flexibility. [Read More](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/success-story-fuji-electric-deploys-hardware-in-the-loop-hil-for-ups-control-testing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/success-story-fuji-electric-deploys-hardware-in-the-loop-hil-for-ups-control-testing#comments-listing) ## [Hitachi Energy Pushes Limits of Testing e-mesh Controls with Typhoon HIL solutions](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/success-story-hitachi-abb-power-grids-emesh-typhoonhil-controllerhardwareintheloop) Posted by [Samantha Bruce](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/author/samantha-bruce) on Apr 21, 2021 11:43:56 AM Topics: [Microgrids](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/microgrids), [BESS](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/bess), [Case Study](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/case-study) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Hitachi ABB e-mesh Controller Hardware in the Loop](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(1).png?width=765&name=MicrosoftTeams-image%20(1).png)   Blog Highlights - **Application:** The e-mesh Control is designed for the seamless integration of renewables with traditional energy assets. - **Challenge:** Ensuring that multiple e-mesh controls communicate in a coordinated way. - **Solution:** Typhoon controller Hardware-in-the-Loop used to design and test e-mesh controls - **Result:** Typhoon HIL accelerated e-mesh control development time and increased test coverage. - **HIL Tested** means flexibility, reliability, optimized, and great performance. [Read More](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/success-story-hitachi-abb-power-grids-emesh-typhoonhil-controllerhardwareintheloop) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/success-story-hitachi-abb-power-grids-emesh-typhoonhil-controllerhardwareintheloop#comments-listing) ## [Tilo Buehler, Global Product Manager, Grid Edge Solutions at Hitachi Energy](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/industry-spotlight-hitachi-abb-power-grids-qa-tilobuehler-globalproductmanager) Posted by [Samantha Bruce](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/author/samantha-bruce) on Mar 16, 2021 12:48:52 PM Topics: [Microgrids](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/microgrids), [BESS](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/bess), [Case Study](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/blog/topic/case-study) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Spotlight Q&A - Hitachi ABB Power Grid (final)](https://info.typhoon-hil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Spotlight%20Q%26A%20-%20Hitachi%20ABB%20Power%20Grid%20(final).png?width=1920&height=1080&name=Spotlight%20Q%26A%20-%20Hitachi%20ABB%20Power%20Grid%20(final).png)   Blog Highlights - Hitachi Energy need to integrate various DERs and control multiple loads in a complex system environment. - Before HIL, Software in the Loop was used to develop control algorithms but a system using real controllers was needed to ensure the system works. - Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (C-HIL) gives grid flexibility and adaptability to cover many test cases at an appropriate fidelity. - C-HIL can be used from the early design phase all the way into operational performance and customer demonstration with factory acceptance testing. - For microgrids with BESS and solar PV, the seamless transition from grid-connected to islanded mode was demonstrated using C-HIL. - “HIL Tested” for Hitachi Energy means great performance. 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