Energy Challenge · Peak Load
Too much to handle all at once?
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Charging stations, machines, and other equipment sometimes draw a lot of power at the same time. Find out how you can limit those peaks and make better use of your available power.
Does this sound familiar to you?
- Machines and charging stations all require a lot of power at the same time.
- Your peak consumption is approaching or exceeding your agreed-upon limit.
- You want to expand without immediately upgrading to a higher-capacity connection.
Understanding the Problem
What is peak load?
Understanding the Problem
What Is Peak Load?
Peak load is a moment when your business draws a large amount of electrical power at once. This refers to power in kW, not your total energy consumption in kWh.
High peaks can strain your service connection and affect your grid costs. The impact depends on your service connection, contract, and rates. Peak load in your business is different from grid congestion in the electrical grid.
High peaks can strain your service connection and affect your grid costs. The impact depends on your service connection, contract, and rates. Peak load in your business is different from grid congestion in the electrical grid.
From Challenge to Solution
Power Control adjusts your energy usage
Distribute Consumption More Evenly
Identify which processes or charging times can be shifted. That way, not everything needs to draw power at the same time.
Effectively Managing Peaks
If your system is compatible, a battery can provide backup power during peak times. Capacity and control determine what is possible.
From Measurement to Management
Here's how we do it
01 · Understanding Your Peaks
We'll review your usage profile, your connection, and the times when high power demand occurs.
02 · Determining the Scope for Guidance
Which processes can be postponed? What is the priority of your charging stations? What storage capacity is available?
03 · Tuning and Tracking
Agree on guidelines within your company policies and monitor how the asset profile evolves.
Recognition in Your Industry
When do your peak moments occur?
The cause varies by company. For example:
Logistics & EVs
You want to electrify your fleet, but additional charging capacity isn't a given.
Agricultural
You want to align generation, storage, and business processes with your available grid capacity.
Retail
New charging stations and electrification require space in addition to that needed for existing consumption.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions About Peak Load
Is there more to it at your company?
Where can you cut back on your energy use?
Discuss your installation and peak times with Covolt.
