Peak shaving
In order to reduce costs, companies can rely on battery storage systems that cap load peaks through targeted storage discharge. This can significantly reduce costs and a battery storage system can be amortized within a very short time.
What is peak shaving?
When a company consumes a large amount of electricity during certain peak times—for example, by starting up multiple machines—it places an increased strain on the power grid. This maximum load is referred to as a “peak load.”
The problem: Every peak load results in a higher electricity bill. This is because grid operators charge a capacity fee in addition to the energy rate, and this capacity fee takes these peaks into account—even if the capacity is only drawn for a short time. As a result, a single day of increased energy consumption can drive up costs for the entire year.
Why is this important?
If your annual consumption exceeds 100,000 kWh, the grid operator charges both an energy price and a capacity price. The capacity charge is based on the highest amount of electricity drawn from the grid within 15-minute intervals. If you exceed this limit even once, the rate will increase for the entire year.
Advantages of peak shaving
Lower operating costs due to lower electricity rates
lower expenses because expensive peak loads are avoided
Costly peak loads are absorbed by the storage system
CO₂ Reduction Through More Efficient Energy Use
For which companies is peak shaving useful?
Unternehmen mit einem hohen Energiebedarf, bei denen es zu Lastspitzen im Stromverbrauch kommt, profitieren nachweislich durch den Einsatz von langlebigen Gewerbespeichern. Insbesondere Unternehmen mit energieintensiven Prozessen, in der produzierenden Industrie und bei Ladeparks bietet die Lastspitzenkappung mit einem Batteriespeicher erhebliche Vorteile. Auch in der Landwirtschaft, bei Rechenzentren, Supermärkten oder Logistikzentren ist eine Lastspitzenkappung sinnvoll.
Die Voltfang Batteriespeicher sind speziell dazu entwickelt und optimiert, um hohe Kosten zu vermeiden. Die innovative Steuerungstechnik der Voltfang Batteriespeicher ermöglicht es, den Strom bei Lastspitzen direkt aus dem Speicher zu beziehen, sodass der Stromverbrauch aus dem Netz punktuell vermieden wird. Dadurch werden teurere Lastspitzen verhindert und die Betriebskosten langfristig und planbar gesenkt.
Reference projects with peak load shaving
Voltage Capture Battery Storage guarantee dthanks innovative control technologies, high costs caused by peak loads. Across Germany, professionalsa large number ofour customers are already benefiting from the advantages of peak load capping through the Voltfang Battery Storage. Get an idea of the possibilities of peak load shaving through our reference projects.
Practical case studies: Voltfang in action
Discover in our practical case studies how companies from industry, retail, and logistics are successfully using Voltfang battery storage systems. Learn more – from detailed load profile analyses and impressive cost savings to the innovative technologies behind them.
Our use cases for increasing energy efficiency
Every company has unique power supply needs. Depending on the circumstances, one or more use cases for commercial energy storage systems may apply. Our team of experts can help you identify the right use cases and tailor them to your specific datato ensure optimal energy efficiency.