Peak load

Peak loads can cause higher costs for businesses and households and require continuous investments in the power grid. Smart management of these moments is therefore essential for efficient and sustainable energy use. Frax supports this with innovative Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), which enable you to get a grip on your consumption and better absorb peaks.

Peak load and the impact on efficiency

The power grid is designed for average demand, not extreme peaks. When peak loads occur, the system becomes unbalanced and functions less efficiently. This can lead to voltage differences, capacity constraints and higher costs. For grid operators, it means expensive and time-consuming grid reinforcement, while the use of less renewable resources sometimes becomes unavoidable. Thus, peak load delays the path to a fully sustainable energy system.

This is how you keep peak load under control

Peak loads cannot always be prevented, but they can be managed. Understanding your consumption helps to shift peaks or temporarily absorb them. Energy storage plays a key role in this. With a commercial home battery, companies can store energy locally and use it during peak times, reducing grid consumption. Frax's BESS solutions allow you to store energy and use it during peak times, a process also known as peak shaving. This reduces your grid consumption when demand is at its highest.

Also curtailment - the temporary storage or switching off of excess energy - prevents unnecessary load on the grid. Frax offers practical plug-and-play solutions for this, from Indoor and Cabinet to a robust battery container. This allows you to keep peak loads manageable while working towards a more stable energy system.

Causes of peak load in the power grid

The growth of electric vehicles, heat pumps and induction cooking creates higher and concentrated power demand. During cold or busy periods, these peaks increase rapidly. In addition, the deployment of solar and wind energy leads to moments of surplus, followed by new demand peaks. This mismatch between generation and consumption increases the pressure on the power grid.

Future of peak load in a sustainable energy system

As society continues to electrify, peak load energy becomes more common. Grid expansion alone is not enough; smart solutions are needed. Energy storage and peak shaving make it possible to smooth peaks and make better use of renewable energy. Frax supports this with scalable systems from compact Indoor and Cabinet solutions to large-scale Container and Elion all designed to completely unburden installers.

Ready to tackle peak load smartly?

Peak load is becoming an ongoing challenge. With Frax's plug-and-play Battery Energy Storage Systems, you maintain control, reduce costs and contribute to a stable and sustainable grid. Whether you choose Indoor, Cabinet, Container or a specialized Battery Container, you'll find the right solution at Frax. Get in touch to find out how we help you control peak loads smartly.