Location: United Kingdom System Scope: 1 MW / 2 MWh Key Components: Commercial-scale lithium-ion battery modules combined with an intelligent Energy Management System (EMS).
CHALLENGE
The manufacturing plant in the South of England faced high and volatile electricity costs, driven by peak demand charges and full exposure to fluctuating grid rates throughout the day. Without on-site energy storage, the facility had no way to shift consumption away from expensive peak periods or protect operations from power quality issues, leaving both its energy bills and its reliability at the mercy of the grid.
KEY OUTCOMES
Over its first 6 years in operation, the system delivered exceptional financial and operational metrics:
- Total Savings & Revenue: Generated £1.6 million in total savings.
- Direct Bill Reduction Cut the facility's annual electricity bills by 13%
- Reliability: Provided critical power quality and backup
SOLUTION
The system was designed not just for simple power backup, but as an active, revenue-generating asset that monetizes stored electricity across multiple distinct revenue streams:
- Peak Shaving and Demand Management Demand periods the system intelligently shifts the facility's power draw entirely onto battery storage.
- Energy Arbitrage The facility charges the battery at night when grid electricity is cheaper, and discharges it during the day when grid rates are at their highest.
