KJ Power Generator, one of Turkey’s largest genset manufacturers, has partnered with Volvo Penta to launch its first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for the rental sector.
The 540kWh mobile unit is designed to deliver zero-emission, low-noise power for events, grid support and industrial charging.
The company selected Volvo Penta’s integration-ready battery system for its trusted engineering and scalable design.
“We chose to work with Volvo Penta as it’s a trusted supplier with a proven solution and a skilled engineering team,” said Kadir Sümerkent, vice president at KJ Power Generator. “Volvo Penta has supplied us with engines for our gensets for around 10 years, and now we have embarked on the next stage of our partnership together. Volvo Penta engineers made sure the integration of the high-energy-density battery system within the BESS unit was seamless, which helped make our development journey quick and efficient.”
Unveiled at KJ’s Istanbul factory on 15 October 2025, the BESS unit will initially target customers in Turkey and Europe.
“In Turkey, as well as in Europe, we are seeing an increased demand for sustainable, reliable energy,” said Mehdi Kılıç, Volvo Penta’s general manager in Turkey. “Not only will this BESS unit help to secure the power supply at large events where there is an increased demand for energy, but it will also deliver zero-emission power at a very low noise level.”
Volvo Penta’s battery system is built on the Volvo Group’s electromobility platform and certified for mobile use with high IP-class protection.
