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When a company consumes a large amount of electricity at certain peak times – for example when several machines or systems are operated simultaneously – this creates an increased load on the power grid. This short-term maximum power draw is referred to as a peak load.
Peak loads frequently occur when several energy-intensive processes take place at the same time. In industrial and commercial operations, this can happen, for example, when production systems are started up or when several electrical loads are operated simultaneously.
The level of the peak load plays an important role in the calculation of grid charges. Many electricity tariffs contain so-called demand charges, which are based on the highest measured power draw.
The higher a company’s peak load, the higher its annual electricity costs can therefore be.
Companies can reduce peak loads through various measures. These include, for example, peak shaving, in which electricity consumption is distributed over time or cushioned by storage systems.
An industrial storage system can provide additional energy when electricity demand rises sharply at short notice.
A peak load refers to the highest short-term power draw of a company or consumer within a particular period.
Peak loads frequently arise when several energy-intensive systems or machines are operated simultaneously.
High peak loads can lead to higher demand charges and grid charges, since they determine the maximum grid load.
Peak loads can be reduced through load management, intelligent control of systems or through the use of battery storage.
Battery storage systems can provide additional energy when electricity consumption rises sharply at short notice, and thereby reduce peak loads.
