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At the same time, companies are facing grid congestion, limited connection capacity, and rising energy costs. Energy storage offers a solution to these challenges. With a smart battery system, you can gain more control over your energy consumption, reduce costs, and ensure a future-proof energy supply.
The challenges of energy consumption in logistics and transport
Logistics companies have to deal with a complex energy profile in which demand and consumption fluctuate greatly. Charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, internal transport equipment, and energy-intensive processes cause high power peaks.
In many business parks, the electricity grid is not equipped to handle this, which slows down expansion or sustainability efforts. In addition, fluctuating energy prices make it difficult to keep control of operational costs and investment decisions.
What is energy storage (BESS) and how does it work?
Energy storage in the form of a Battery Energy Storage System, or BESS for short, stores electricity in batteries and makes this energy available when your company needs it. The system is controlled by an energy management system that continuously monitors consumption, generation, and energy rates. This means that energy is automatically stored at favorable times and used when demand is high or grid availability is limited.
Why energy storage is essential for logistics companies
Energy storage is a strategic investment for logistics companies that goes beyond mere cost savings. It reduces your dependence on the electricity grid and increases the flexibility of your energy supply.
This allows you to continue growing, even when grid reinforcement is not possible. At the same time, a battery system supports the sustainability of your business operations and increases the reliability of your logistics processes.
Specific applications of energy storage in the logistics sector
In logistics environments, energy storage is used in various ways to solve daily operational challenges and use energy more intelligently.
- Peak shaving to limit peak power consumption and reduce energy costs.
- Support for charging infrastructure for electric vehicles without additional grid connection.
- Storage and optimal use of self-generated solar energy.
- Emergency power supply to keep business processes running in the event of a power failure.
How does energy storage help with grid congestion?
Grid congestion occurs when the electricity grid does not have sufficient capacity to meet demand. A battery system acts as a buffer between your business and the grid. By storing energy when it is available and using it during peak times, you reduce the load on the grid. This makes it possible to use existing connections more efficiently and to delay or even prevent grid reinforcement.
Is a battery system profitable for your logistics company?
The profitability of a battery system depends on several factors that together determine the business case. In many logistics situations, energy storage delivers both direct savings and strategic advantages.
- The level and frequency of peak loads within your energy consumption.
- Energy prices and the type of contract chosen.
- The presence of solar panels or other forms of sustainable energy generation.
- The growth of electric transport and future energy needs.
Ready for smart energy management in transport and logistics?
Energy storage solves grid congestion, reduces energy costs, and prepares your logistics company for the future. Frax supports you in this with innovative and sustainable plug-and-play Battery Energy Storage Systems. Thanks to user-friendly, customized solutions and complete peace of mind, Frax is your reliable partner for smart and efficient energy management in the transport and logistics sector.
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