Batteries do more than store energy. They’re reshaping how the world is powered.
In this episode of Power Onward, Kim sits down with Aaron to discuss the role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the global energy transition. From commercial buildings to remote islands, Aaron explains how this all-in-one technology brings cleaner, smarter power wherever it’s needed.
Learn how large-scale batteries go beyond backup to become the brains of entire energy systems, and why Cummins’ latest innovation is a major step toward Destination Zero.
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Dive into the conversation:
(00:00) This is Power Onward
(00:33) How batteries became a global power solution
(01:30) Massive batteries that also manage your energy system
(02:43) Explaining how BESS works using a simple analogy
(03:56) Inside Cummins’ new all-in-one battery system
(05:35) Designing for speed, safety, and scalability
(06:20) Powering through heat and grid limits in Dubai
(09:07) The role of BESS in the energy future