Businesses Benefiting from Peak Shaving
Peak shaving, a strategy focused on reducing electricity demand during peak periods, benefits several types of businesses significantly. Here are some categories of businesses that gain the most from peak shaving:
Businesses with High Peak Demand
- Commercial and Industrial Facilities: These businesses often face high demand charges due to their substantial electricity consumption during peak hours. Peak shaving helps them reduce these charges by minimizing their power usage during such times.
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Sites with high-power EV charging points benefit from peak shaving, as they can lower their demand charges by managing the timing of EV charging or using on-site power sources like batteries.
Energy-Intensive Operations
- Manufacturing Facilities: By adjusting production schedules or using energy storage systems, these facilities can reduce energy costs and maintain production levels during peak periods.
- Data Centers: These operations require constant power, and peak shaving strategies, such as using grid-independent power sources, can help them manage energy costs efficiently.
Operations Susceptible to Power Outages
- Retail and Distribution Centers: Businesses that cannot afford downtime due to power outages find value in peak shaving strategies combined with energy storage, as they ensure continuous operation during grid disruptions.
In summary, businesses that benefit most from peak shaving are those with high demand peaks, high energy usage, or operations sensitive to power disruptions. Implementing peak shaving strategies, often in combination with energy storage systems, can significantly lower their electricity bills and enhance operational resilience.
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