Household peak-shaving energy storage

How can energy storage technology help in peak shaving?

Energy storage technologies, such as battery energy storage systems (BESS), can be crucial in peak shaving. Within off-peak hours, energy consumers can store energy in these battery systems.

Is peak shaving a viable strategy for battery energy storage?

Amid these pressing challenges, the concept of peak shaving emerges as a promising strategy, particularly when harnessed through battery energy storage systems (BESSs, Figure 1). These systems offer a dynamic solution by capturing excess energy during off-peak hours and releasing it strategically during peak demand periods.

Can peak shaving reshape the energy landscape?

By implementing innovative solutions such as peak shaving through BESSs, the energy landscape can be transformed. With potential reductions in peak consumption, significant cost savings, improved grid stability, and tangible environmental benefits, peak shaving demonstrates its potential to be a pivotal strategy in reshaping our energy future.

How does a Bess-enabled peak shaving system work?

These systems offer a dynamic solution by capturing excess energy during off-peak hours and releasing it strategically during peak demand periods. The efficacy of this approach is illustrated by numerical examples, with instances of BESS-enabled peak shaving leading to a remarkable 15% reduction in overall peak electricity consumption.

Should you use a battery-only peak shaving system?

Sometimes, the best bang for your buck may be grid-tied battery backup – if your site isn’t well-suited to solar production. A battery-only peak shaving system is easy, simple, and affordable for professionals to install. Setup is much simpler than solar+storage. Why? You can size batteries to power your building for hours, rather than days.

Which industrial processes are a good fit for peak shaving?

Many industrial processes consume large amounts of power. If these processes can be scheduled or adjusted to lower demand over peak periods, they can be a good fit for peak shaving. Examples could include manufacturing processes, data centers, oil refineries, or chemical companies.