What is peak shaving?
Leveling out power peaks
Peak shaving is a form of energy management where you use another energy source, such as your own generated power or previously stored energy, during peak hours, when the power grid capacity is insufficient. By reducing energy usage from the grid during these peak periods, peak shaving helps to save energy costs, reduce the load on the power grid and improve power stability.
Benefits of peak shaving
Cost savings: Reduce energy costs by using cheaper power during peak hours.
Reliability: Avoid power outages and ensure a stable power supply.
Sustainability: Reduce your CO2 emissions by using renewable energy sources.
Flexibility: Easily scale up energy storage with modular energy storage systems.
Grid stability: Reduce the load on the power grid and contribute to a more stable power grid.
Peak shaving with an Energy Management System
An Energy Management System (EMS) plays a crucial role in peak shaving. In fact, the EMS monitors real-time energy consumption and generation and automatically switches between different energy sources to minimize costs and maximize efficiency. By integrating an EMS with your Cellpower energy storage system, companies can optimize their energy management and better respond to fluctuations in energy prices and availability. We can get you a reliable EMS or adjust the energy storage system so you can use your own prefered EMS.
Continuity and cost savings with peak shaving
Peak shaving with a battery can ensure the continuity of your business by reducing spikes in energy consumption, lowering your load on the grid and minimizing risks of power outages. This results in a more stable power supply and prevents interruptions in business processes. You will also save costs by avoiding high peak load rates charged by energy suppliers during peak hours. By using the stored energy in the battery during these peak hours, you optimize your energy use and reduce your energy costs, making your business more resilient both operationally and financially.
No larger grid connection and still expand
By applying peak shaving, companies with small grid connections still have enough power, even if they want to expand. This is especially useful when the grid operator cannot provide a larger connection. By smoothing out peaks in energy consumption, companies can make the most of their current connection and still grow. Want to know if this also applies to your business? We are happy to calculate it for you. Fill out the contact form and we’ll get to work for you.
CELLPOWER energy storage systems for peak shaving
The ultimate goal of peak shaving is to reduce peak load and ensure that sufficient energy is available at all times to power devices. This is exactly what a Cellpower peak shaving battery does for you, both on a small and large scale. From an advanced liquid-cooled system from 102 kWh to as much as 3,440 kWh. The systems are modular. So by adding additional systems, you can easily scale up energy storage when you want to expand further.
Each grid congestion situation is different. Sometimes installing an energy storage system is not the best solution at all, or you can do just fine with a smaller system. That’s why we like to make a calculation in advance based on your situation. Based on this, you can then make an informed decision.
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