Peak shaving is all about reducing the peak power (kW) on your connection. The battery only kicks in during periods of highest demand, which lowers your measured peak. This way, you draw less power from the grid at any given time, which directly helps alleviate grid congestion and limited connection capacity, without having to shut down any generation or charging capacity.
Peak Shaving vs. Load Shifting
Load shifting involves shifting your consumption over time: processes, machines, or loaders operate precisely when overall demand is lower or electricity is cheaper. This primarily involves kWh and the scheduling of your processes. A battery can support this, but the primary goal is time shifting; peak reduction is a possible side effect, not a prerequisite.
Peak shaving, energy trading, and combinations thereof
In energy trading, you use storage to buy and sell kWh strategically on the energy markets. You base your decisions on price differences, not on your connected load. In practice, Boltainer systems often combine these strategies into a single solution with energy management software. [Needs: engineer-reviewed calculation]
In summary: peak shaving is key when dealing with grid congestion and connection capacity; for added benefits, you can incorporate load shifting and, if applicable, energy trading. Boltainer provides battery systems that combine these strategies to deliver maximum value. Request a no-obligation consultation or simulation report to determine which mix is right for your location.
