Measure the load profile
A reliable concept begins with interval data. The analysis identifies peak duration, frequency, seasonal behavior and the amount of power and energy required to reduce them.
Peak shaving with battery storage
Battery peak shaving
Peak shaving uses stored energy during short periods of high demand to keep grid consumption below a defined limit. The result can be lower demand-related costs, better use of the existing connection and additional capacity for new loads.
How it works
A coordinated energy strategy.
Reduce electrical demand peaks and relieve grid connections with intelligently controlled commercial and industrial battery storage.
Set a controlled grid limit
The energy management system monitors the connection point in real time. When demand approaches the target, the battery discharges automatically and recharges when sufficient capacity is available.
Combine value streams
Peak shaving can operate alongside solar self-consumption, tariff optimization and backup reserve. The control strategy protects the highest-priority objective while using remaining flexibility productively.
Benefits
What the solution can achieve.
- Lower short-duration demand peaks
- Reduced strain on the grid connection
- Support for EV charging and new equipment
- More predictable power demand
- Compatible with multi-use strategies
Suitable applications
Built around real operating profiles.
- Manufacturing
- Commercial buildings
- Cold storage
- Logistics
- EV charging sites
Related systems
Match the solution to the right platform.
Does peak shaving always require a large battery?
Not necessarily. Short, high peaks may require substantial inverter power but comparatively little energy capacity. The load profile determines the appropriate balance.
Can peak shaving avoid a grid upgrade?
It can reduce short peaks and create usable capacity behind the meter. Whether it can replace a grid upgrade depends on continuous demand, future loads and the local connection requirements.