Facilities that benefit most from peak shaving typically include those with high power demands or those that cannot adjust their operations to avoid peak times. Here are some examples of such facilities:
Facilities Benefiting from Peak Shaving
1. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations
- Reason: High power demand from fast chargers.
- Benefit: Reduces peak grid demand and decreases demand charges.
2. HVAC Systems
- Reason: Significant power draw, especially in large commercial and industrial settings.
- Benefit: Energy storage can optimize HVAC operation during peak times to minimize grid impact.
3. Industrial Processes
- Reason: Often have inflexible load profiles that cannot be shifted.
- Benefit: Battery energy storage helps reduce peak demand while maintaining continuous operations.
4. Energy-Intensive Appliances
- Examples: Water heaters, refrigeration units, laundry facilities, and pool pumps.
- Benefit: Can be controlled to reduce demand during peak periods.
5. Natural Gas-Fueled Facilities
- Reason: Peak shaving can reduce fuel costs and ensure consistent supply during high-demand periods like winter.
- Benefit: Uses stored LNG during peak times to avoid high fuel costs and supply shortages.
6. Manufacturing Facilities
- Reason: Often have significant and inflexible energy demands.
- Benefit: Peak shaving helps manage these demands, reducing costs and maintaining operational stability.
7. Data Centers
- Reason: High, consistent energy demand for cooling and computing.
- Benefit: Energy storage can help manage peak electricity draw and reduce demand charges.
Using strategies like battery energy storage or integrating solar power with energy storage, these facilities can manage their energy usage more efficiently, reduce peak demand charges, and support grid stability.
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