ISO 50001 - Energy management

ISO 50001 is the international standard for energy management systems and helps organizations systematically improve their energy performance. The goal is to reduce energy consumption, cut costs and reduce environmental impact.

Bob Hermans

Bob Hermans

27/11/2025
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For companies active in the energy transition, such as those working with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), ISO 50001 provides a clear structure for integrating energy efficiency into their operations.

The benefits of ISO 50001 for companies

Implementing ISO 50001 offers companies not only insight into their energy consumption, but also concrete tools to make improvements. The standard encourages continuous optimization and ensures that energy savings become a permanent part of the company strategy.

  • Lower energy costs through structural efficiency improvements
  • Improved environmental performance and lower CO₂ emissions
  • Greater compliance with energy laws and regulations
  • Strengthening sustainable image and competitiveness
  • Better decision-making thanks to data-driven energy management
  • Encouraging innovation and technological development

By investing in an ISO 50001 certification, you demonstrate as an organization that you use energy consciously and responsibly. This is not only good for the environment, but also for the continuity and resilience of your company.

ISO 50001 and energy management systems (EnMS).

An energy management system (EnMS) according to ISO 50001 helps companies establish a structured approach to monitor, analyze and improve energy performance. This system focuses on processes, equipment and behavior within the organization and uses a cyclical model of plan-do-check-act.

By continuously measuring and evaluating, companies can better respond to fluctuations in energy consumption and realize efficiency improvements.

The strength of ISO 50001 lies in its integration with existing management systems such as ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management). This allows companies to seamlessly align their energy policies with broader sustainability goals.

Using modern energy management software and smart measurement and control systems creates a holistic view of energy management that lets cost savings and sustainability go hand in hand.

The role of energy storage in an ISO 50001 strategy

Energy storage is playing an increasingly important role in effective energy management strategies. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) allow generated energy to be stored and used strategically at times when demand or energy prices are high. This aligns perfectly with the goals of ISO 50001, which aim to use energy efficiently and reduce waste.

With smart energy storage, you can better balance supply and demand, avoid peak loads and relieve load on the power grid. For companies striving for ISO 50001 certification, energy storage offers an opportunity to achieve concrete results in their energy performance.

The Frax Energy Management System (EMS) makes this integration easy by enabling real-time monitoring, automated control and optimal use of renewable energy resources.

Why Frax is your partner in ISO 50001 Energy Management

Frax is the specialist in Battery Energy Storage Systems, offering innovative, sustainable solutions that completely unburden installers and companies. Our plug-and-play systems are designed for easy integration within ISO 50001 processes and seamlessly fit the needs of modern energy management systems.

With Frax, you choose reliability, user-friendliness and future-proof technology. Our Frax EMS ensures that your system is ready for integration immediately, while we provide support from design to implementation.

Choose Frax as your partner in ISO 50001 Energy Management and discover how our energy storage systems help your organization operate energy efficiently, cost-consciously and sustainably.

This post was last updated on: 

15/11/2025

Bob Hermans

Founder & CEO

After being active in the energy market for more than a decade, I decided to found Frax in 2023. With Frax, I want to support installers with smart, plug-and-play battery storage systems that really make a difference. My passion lies in renewable energy and innovation, and I believe that simple, reliable solutions are the key to a future with more efficient energy use.

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