What is peak shaving & load shifting?

Peak shaving and load shifting are a departure from how C&I buildings and industrial facilities have traditionally consumed energy. While different, both play important roles in the energy mix. Navigating the world of energy management can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.

Does load shifting reduce energy usage?

That means that load shifting doesn’t actually reduce energy usage. It simply changes when you use energy. Battery energy storage systems: In industrial facilities, energy storage systems can store energy at low cost during off-peak hours and discharge at high-cost peak hours.

What can peak power do for You?

In addition to the site being equipped with a CAISO and RIG, the energy system can be managed and optimized with Peak Power’s software, Peak Synergy, turning it into a flexible grid resource. This project has delivered approximately $554,000 in savings since it came online in 2019.

How does load shifting work?

Load shifting is similar to peak shaving in that it aims to alleviate stress on the grid during peak times. But it works differently. With load shifting, energy consumption is shifted from peak hours to off-peak hours when demand is the lowest. This balances the grid by shifting demand to off-peak times.

What is a peak power battery used for?

The battery is used for time-of-use rate shifting, demand charge reduction, and demand response. In addition to the site being equipped with a CAISO and RIG, the energy system can be managed and optimized with Peak Power’s software, Peak Synergy, turning it into a flexible grid resource.

Why is peak shaving a good option for industrial facilities?

For many industrial facilities, peak shaving is the best option as this reduces their heavy demand charges and energy usage without affecting the facility’s operations. This is key. Generally, facilities have inflexible loads that can’t be shifted to low peak hours.