C&I

Maximizing PV Self-Consumption

Store surplus solar energy and use it when needed, reducing dependency on the grid and enhancing energy independence.

Maximizing Energy Efficiency with PV Self-Consumption Optimization

PV systems produce significant amounts of electricity during the day but generate little to no power in the mornings and evenings. For companies with high energy demands during these off-peak solar hours, this often results in costly reliance on electricity from the grid. At the same time, surplus solar energy generated during the day is fed into the grid at low compensation rates, leaving much of the PV system’s cost-saving potential untapped.

Advanced technologies, such as Zetara BESS, offer a solution to this challenge. By safely storing excess solar power produced during the day, businesses can ensure a reliable energy supply that aligns with their consumption patterns, maximizing the benefits of renewable energy while reducing grid dependency and costs.

Peak Shaving

Manage significant energy demand fluctuations by reducing peak power consumption. BESS can mitigate peak loads, lowering energy costs by minimizing network usage fees often calculated based on a business’s maximum power demand (€/kW).

Managing Peak Loads: The Hidden Cost of Energy Consumption

When a company consumes a large amount of electricity during certain peak times, such as starting multiple machines simultaneously, it places a significant strain on the electricity grid. This maximum demand is known as the “peak load” or simply “peak.”

The issue with peak loads is their substantial impact on electricity costs. In addition to the standard energy price, electricity suppliers include a demand charge, which accounts for the peak loads – even if the elevated power usage occurs for only a short duration. A single instance of increased energy consumption can significantly inflate the electricity bill for the entire billing period.

Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

In case of power outages, BESS ensures a reliable power supply, preventing operational disruptions and safeguarding production continuity.

Ensuring Reliable Power Supply with UPS and Energy Storage Systems

A UPS system with an integrated energy storage solution combines solar energy generation and battery storage to ensure uninterrupted power supply. During normal operation, the PV system powers the load and charges the batteries, while the energy storage system acts as a backup during grid failures. This setup guarantees critical operations remain unaffected, improves energy reliability, reduces grid dependence, and optimizes the use of renewable energy.

UPS systems are essential for maintaining power during public grid outages, enabling businesses to continue operating seamlessly in critical situations. Battery storage systems are key to ensuring this reliability. For example, the Zetara commercial storage system provides a dependable power source during emergencies. With regular maintenance, these systems can safely bridge power outages based on their storage capacity.

Power Boost

Address grid capacity limitations during equipment upgrades by providing additional power support. BESS offers a quick and cost-effective way to meet increased energy demands without waiting for grid expansion.

Handling Short-Term Spikes

A power boost capability allows businesses to manage sudden, short-term increases in energy demand without relying on or overloading the local power grid. These spikes, often caused by the start-up of heavy machinery or unexpected surges in activity, can strain the grid and lead to costly penalties or service interruptions.

With an energy storage system integrated into the power infrastructure, stored electricity can be rapidly deployed during these high-demand periods. This ensures that the additional power required is supplied seamlessly without exceeding the grid’s capacity.

Peak-Valley Arbitrage

Leverage dynamic electricity pricing with smart grids or energy management systems. Charge batteries during low-cost periods and discharge them when prices are high to reduce costs or generate revenue by feeding power back into the grid.

Peak-Valley Arbitrage and Flexible Energy Trading Strategies

Peak-Valley Arbitrage is a strategy that takes advantage of fluctuating electricity prices by buying electricity during low-cost, off-peak periods and selling it during high-cost, peak periods. This approach is especially effective with energy storage systems, such as batteries, which store electricity during off-peak hours and discharge it during peak hours to maximize profit. The strategy relies on the price differences between high-demand (peak) and low-demand (valley) periods, allowing users to reduce their energy costs or generate revenue, particularly for businesses or homes with access to large-scale energy storage.

Atypical Grid Usage

Benefit from Germany’s pricing mechanism that reduces grid fees for businesses avoiding peak national grid demand periods. By shifting peak usage to off-peak times with the help of BESS and production flexibility, businesses can significantly cut grid-related costs and enhance operational efficiency.

What does Atypical Grid Usage mean?

According to § 19 (2) Sentence 1 of the Electricity Grid Charges Ordinance (StromNEV), grid operators are obliged to offer an individual grid charge if a company’s peak load significantly deviates from the general peak load on the grid. Energy-intensive companies with specific consumption patterns can particularly benefit from this. The basis for this is that the company’s peak load occurs outside the high-load time windows set by the grid operator, i.e., it is simply shifted. Atypical grid usage is therefore also considered a special form of peak shaving or load peak capping.

The high-load time windows are published each year by October 31 and apply for the following year. If your electricity consumption occurs during times when the grid is less loaded, you can significantly reduce your regular grid fees through targeted atypical grid usage.

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