Battery storage for SMEs

Battery storage gives you the opportunity to gain more control over your energy consumption, manage costs, and set up future-proof business processes. With a well-designed battery storage system, you can actively respond to the challenges of today's energy market.

Why battery storage is becoming increasingly important for SMEs

The pressure on the electricity grid is increasing, and SMEs are noticing this directly in practice. Expanding the grid connection is often not possible, and energy prices remain volatile. At the same time, the need for electrification is growing due to electric machines, charging solutions, and the sustainability of business processes. Battery storage helps you to deal flexibly with available grid capacity and reduces dependence on the overloaded energy grid.

What is a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for SMEs?

A Battery Energy Storage System, also known as BESS, is a system that stores electricity in batteries for later use. For SMEs, a BESS is often used in combination with an energy management system that automatically controls consumption, storage, and discharge. This allows you to use energy at the right time, tailored to your business activities, energy rates, and available grid capacity.

Resolving network congestion within existing network connections of SMEs

Network congestion is a growing obstacle to entrepreneurship within the SME sector. Companies are unable to expand their production or services because the maximum capacity of the network connection has been reached.

Battery storage allows you to absorb peak loads and reduce the simultaneous power you draw from the grid. This enables you to use your existing connection more efficiently and creates room for growth without costly or uncertain grid upgrades.

How does battery storage reduce energy costs for SMEs?

Battery storage contributes to cost reduction by reducing your dependence on expensive electricity. Energy can be stored when rates are favorable and used during peak hours.

In addition, you avoid high costs caused by peak power consumption and capacity reduction. Combined with smart control, a battery system helps you to structurally optimize energy costs and make them more predictable.

Common applications of battery storage in SMEs

Battery storage is used in various ways within SMEs to achieve both technical and financial benefits. Its use varies depending on the type of company, but the goal is always to use energy more intelligently and support business operations.

Peak shaving and power management

Peak shaving allows a battery to absorb temporary power peaks caused by simultaneous energy consumption. This keeps the power consumption within contractual limits and prevents additional costs. Power management with battery storage ensures a more stable energy profile and greater control over your grid load.

Smart use of solar energy

SMEs with solar panels often generate more energy than they can use immediately. Battery storage makes it possible to store this self-generated electricity and use it later when demand is higher. This increases your own consumption of sustainable energy and reduces your dependence on feed-in tariffs at fluctuating rates.

Operational reliability and continuity

A battery system contributes to the reliability of your energy supply. In the event of voltage fluctuations or brief interruptions, stored energy can be used to keep processes stable. This is particularly relevant for companies where continuity is essential for productivity and quality.

When is a battery storage system profitable for SMEs?

The profitability of battery storage depends heavily on the specific situation of your business. Factors such as energy consumption, peak load, existing solar panels, and energy rates play an important role in this. In many cases, the business case grows due to rising energy prices and increasing grid constraints.

• Your company is experiencing network congestion or a limited network connection.
• High peak power consumption levels are visible in energy consumption.
• You generate your own energy with solar panels and want to use it more efficiently.
• You want to enable future expansion without increasing the load on the grid.
• There is a need for greater predictability and control over energy costs.

Frax BESS solutions for SME projects

Frax specializes in Battery Energy Storage Systems and provides innovative plug-and-play solutions that are specifically designed to take all the hassle out of installation. Thanks to the integrated Frax energy management system, the battery systems are ready for immediate use and easy to integrate into a wide range of SME projects.

Whether for industrial applications or small-scale business environments, Frax offers scalable and reliable BESS solutions that contribute to smart energy management and sustainable growth.