Peak demand
Power demand includes short or recurring peaks that need further investigation.
Possible solution
Energy storage
A battery can make electricity available at a different time. The right application and sizing depend on the objective and energy profile.
When does this become relevant?
When power is needed at a different time
Local surpluses
Local electricity generation and on-site consumption do not always occur at the same time.
Limited capacity
Expansion or electrification may not fit within the available connection without additional measures.
Potential financial value
Lower energy costs and possible additional revenue
A business battery can create financial value by using energy more intelligently over time. The right combination depends on your energy profile, contract and connection.
Use more of your own solar power
Store surplus solar power and use it later in your business. This may reduce purchasing at other times and avoid feeding power back when that is less financially attractive.
Enable growth
Under the right conditions, storage can provide additional operational capacity when expansion does not fit easily within the connection.
Use price differences
With a suitable energy contract, the battery can charge when electricity is cheaper and discharge when prices are higher. Sales or avoided purchasing costs can form part of the business case.
Part of QontrolInsight
What do we investigate?
A battery is not an end in itself. Its use, capacity, safety and control must be assessed as one integrated system.
- The intended objective and priority of applications
- Power demand, energy capacity and usage pattern
- Charging and discharging strategy in normal and exceptional situations
- Space, connection, safety and technical constraints
- Integration with local generation, charging hubs and energy control
- Management, monitoring and maintenance throughout operation
In combination with
Storage operates within a system
The value of storage is determined by what happens before and after the battery.
In depth
Define the application before selecting the battery
Energy storage becomes a suitable building block only when the problem, expected usage and site constraints are clear.
The application determines the design
Peak limiting, using local generation, supporting charging infrastructure and providing flexibility each require a different usage pattern.
- Use one primary application as the starting point
- Add secondary applications only when they do not conflict
- Define required availability and energy reserve
Power and energy are different choices
Power in kW determines how quickly the battery can charge or discharge. Energy capacity in kWh determines how long that power remains available.
- Analyse demand profiles and peak duration
- Include charging windows, usage frequency and reserve
- Assess degradation and usable capacity over the service life
The site and its surroundings are part of the system design
Installation requires attention to accessibility, climate control, electrical protection, fire scenarios and action during a fault.
- Involve the municipality, competent authority and insurer in good time
- Assess applicable PGS guidance and technical standards
- Document management, inspection and emergency procedures
Calculate multiple scenarios
A business case includes more than the purchase price and expected trading revenue. Integration, maintenance, losses and uncertainty also count.
- Investment, connection, EMS and periodic maintenance
- Energy prices, contract conditions and frequency of use
- Sensitivity analysis for revenue, degradation and replacement
From analysis to management
How storage is integrated carefully
We first define the problem storage needs to solve and assess the energy profile, connection, available space and safety. This is followed by sizing, implementation and commissioning, with performance and use monitored after completion.
- QontrolInsightTranslate the capacity requirement, existing connection, generation, peaks and business plans into concrete scenarios.
- QontrolBuildDesign power, energy capacity, control, location and safety; coordinate delivery partners and commission the system.
- QontrolCareMonitor availability, use, deviations and maintenance, and periodically reassess the operating strategy.
Your next step
Review a business case or implement an installation directly?
We determine what is already known and which analysis, sizing or implementation is needed to proceed responsibly.