Reduce energy costs with intelligent peak shaving

Peak loads occur when a particularly large amount of electricity is needed in a short period of time – for example, when several machines start up at the same time. At this moment, the energy demand rises sharply above the usual base and medium load demand. This puts a strain on the grid connection and leads to higher costs. With a grid-compliant EMS, these peak loads can be detected early and cushioned in a targeted manner.

Peak loads are a decisive cost factor because they directly influence the calculation of your grid charges. The higher the peak load, the higher the bill. If they are smoothed out by real-time charging management and battery storage, the grid charges will drop noticeably. At the same time, the power grid is relieved – an advantage for your company and grid stability.

With intelligent peak shaving, companies can reduce their grid charges by up to 80%. The reason: Your grid charges are based on the highest peak load of the year. If this is reduced by AI-supported energy optimization, the fees will decrease – sustainably and measurably.

Large industrial consumers with more than 100,000 kWh annual consumption are billed via registered power measurement (RLM). Here, a meter measures the consumption in 15-minute intervals and creates a load profile. Alternatively, intelligent measuring systems can also be used. With okean, you have this data in view at all times – and can react immediately.

Battery storage systems are the heart of peak shaving. They provide energy in times of high demand without creating additional grid load. With the direct integration of battery storage & inverters into our EMS, you automatically smooth peak loads and increase your profitability.

The okean energy management system monitors all energy flows in real time and ensures that peak loads are actively smoothed. Thanks to the hybrid-capable control system and decentralized grid intelligence, processes are shifted so that your company uses electricity when it is cheapest. The result: lower costs, more planning security and future-proof energy management for your company.

For companies with electricity consumption of over 100,000 kWh/year, the electricity price is made up of the energy price and the power price. The calculation of the power price is based on the maximum peak load of a year. The reduction of peak loads with peak shaving therefore has a direct influence on the power price and thus the total costs.

The combination of PV system and serves to ensure that the self-generated electricity is temporarily stored in the battery storage and used specifically during strong power peaks. This combination of self-consumption optimization and peak shaving enables intelligent energy management.