Peak Shaving & Energy Cost Optimization

Cut peak demand charges, optimize energy cost

Problem

Industrial electricity bills include significant demand charges based on peak power consumption. Even short peaks can result in high monthly charges. Time-of-use tariffs make certain hours extremely expensive.

Site Conditions

High demand charges in electricity bill
Time-of-use tariff structure with significant peak-off-peak spread
Predictable load profile with identifiable peak periods
Grid connection with capacity constraints

PSN Solution

PSN Energy BESS discharges during peak tariff periods to reduce grid import and flatten demand profile. The EMS predicts and manages peak periods to minimize both energy charges and demand charges.

Operating Logic

Off-Peak Hours

BESS charges from grid at low tariff rates

Peak Hours

BESS discharges to cover factory load, reducing grid import

Demand Peak Detected

BESS rapidly discharges to clip power peaks and reduce demand charges

Grid Failure

BESS provides uninterrupted backup power

Key Benefits

Reduced peak demand charges (15-30% bill savings)

Lower energy cost through time-of-use arbitrage

Deferred grid upgrade costs

Improved power quality and reliability