Commercial and Industrial Energy Storage Solutions:
Providing a new paradigm of intelligent, reliable, and economical energy management for enterprise electricity consumption
Introduction
Against the backdrop of global energy transition and electricity market reform, industrial and commercial users face the challenges of continuously rising electricity costs and power supply reliability. The widening peak-valley electricity price gap and the inherent demand for green and sustainable development from enterprises have jointly driven the large-scale application of energy storage systems. Energy storage has evolved from a backup power source into a smart hub for enterprise energy management, significantly improving energy economy and security through peak shaving and valley filling, stable power supply, and synergy with photovoltaics, helping enterprises build a more resilient, clean, and efficient energy system.
Typical application scenario
Our commercial and industrial energy storage solutions primarily serve the following core scenarios, precisely addressing user pain points:
- Electricity cost optimization (peak-valley arbitrage): Charge the energy storage system at night or during off-peak hours when electricity prices are low, and discharge it during peak hours and high-priced hours during the day to supply the enterprise, directly reducing the enterprise’s overall electricity costs.
- Demand management: By using energy storage systems to precisely control the maximum power (demand) that enterprises draw from the grid, the surge in demand electricity costs caused by short-term load shocks can be avoided, further saving on basic electricity costs.
- Backup power and power supply guarantee: In the event of planned power outages or sudden failures in the power grid, the energy storage system can seamlessly switch to provide continuous power to critical production equipment or important loads, ensuring production continuity.
- Dynamic capacity expansion: When the distribution capacity is insufficient, expansion is difficult or costly, energy storage systems can provide additional power support during peak electricity demand, which is equivalent to realizing “dynamic capacity expansion” of the distribution system, delaying or replacing expensive grid expansion investments.
- Distributed energy consumption: In conjunction with the rooftop photovoltaic system of the factory, it stores the surplus photovoltaic power generated at noon and uses it when the photovoltaic power stops outputting at night, maximizing the self-consumption ratio and improving the efficiency of green energy.
Figure 1. Commercial and Industrial Applications of Energy Storage
Detailed Client Case Studies
The following are our practical examples of industrial and commercial energy storage solutions provided to customers in different industries, demonstrating how energy storage technology can be implemented and create real value.
Case 1: A materials company in Hangzhou ( 600kW / 1392kW air-cooled outdoor cabinet energy storage system)
- Customer pain points: The company’s production equipment has distinct power load characteristics, with concentrated power consumption during peak daytime hours, resulting in an excessively high proportion of basic electricity costs (demand-based electricity costs) and energy consumption costs (peak electricity costs) in the monthly electricity bill. Simultaneously, the company hopes to flexibly upgrade its existing power distribution system, but faces the problems of long construction periods and large investments associated with traditional expansion methods.
- Solution: We deployed an energy storage system consisting of a high-reliability air-cooled outdoor energy storage cabinet, with a total power of 600 kW and a total capacity of 1392 kWh.
- Operating mode: The system mainly operates in a “peak-valley arbitrage + demand control” mode. It charges and stores electrical energy during off-peak hours and discharges during peak hours to directly supply production load.
- Implementation Results: After the project was implemented, the company’s monthly electricity costs decreased significantly , and the investment payback period was significantly better than expected. Meanwhile, the energy storage system, acting as a virtual “power buffer,” effectively smoothed the plant’s load curve, improved the
safety margin of the power distribution system, and provided flexible power support for the company’s future capacity expansion.
Figure 2. 600K W/ 1392K Wh air-cooled outdoor cabinet energy storage system
Case 2: Jiangsu Electric Power Engineering Technology Co., Ltd. (500 kW /104 6 kWh air-cooled outdoor cabinet energy storage system)
- Customer pain points: As a power engineering company, the company also wants to implement green energy use concepts and reduce operating costs in its own office park and experimental workshops. The park contains intermittent high-power testing equipment, which has a certain impact on the power grid.
Solution: We designed and installed an energy storage system consisting of air-cooled outdoor energy storage cabinets with a total power of 500 kW and a total capacity of 1046 kWh .
Figure 3. 500 kW /104 6 kWh air-cooled outdoor cabinet energy storage system
Case 3: A machinery manufacturing company in Hangzhou (200 kW /4 30 kWh liquid-cooled outdoor cabinet energy storage system)
- Customer pain points: Precision machining has extremely high requirements for power supply quality (voltage and frequency stability). Voltage dips can lead to product scrapping and equipment damage. Additionally, the company is located in an industrial park, facing the risk of disrupted power supply during peak summer electricity consumption periods.
- Solution: We selected a high-performance liquid-cooled outdoor energy storage cabinet. Its liquid-cooled thermal management system ensures that the batteries maintain optimal operating conditions and long lifespan even in high-temperature environments. The system has a total power of 200 kW and a total capacity of 430 kWh, and is directly connected to the power distribution circuit of the company’s critical production lines.
- Operating Mode: The core function of the system is “high-quality backup power and power quality management.” Normally, it participates in routine peak-valley arbitrage. Once an abnormal voltage drop or momentary interruption in the grid is detected, the energy storage system can seamlessly switch to off-grid mode within 10 milliseconds via its built-in PCS, providing uninterrupted, high-quality power to the precision production line until the grid is restored or a safe shutdown is initiated.
Implementation Results: After implementation, the project effectively prevented several production accidents that could have been caused by grid fluctuations, protecting high-value assets. During periods of controlled power consumption, the energy storage system could support the continuous operation of critical processes for several hours, minimizing production impact. The improved power quality also indirectly led to a higher product qualification rate.
Figure 4. 200 kW /4 30 kWh liquid-cooled outdoor cabinet energy storage system
Case 4: Pengcheng Smart Factory Integrated Photovoltaic-Storage-Charging Demonstration Project
- Pain Points : Hangzhou Pengcheng aims to create a green and low-carbon demonstration park, but faces challenges such as a mismatch between photovoltaic power generation periods and peak production electricity consumption, as well as low self-consumption rates. Simultaneously, the growing demand for electric vehicle charging within the factory area means that direct grid connection would exacerbate daytime peak loads and drive up electricity costs.
- Solution : Deploy an integrated smart energy system of “photovoltaics + energy storage + charging piles” . Through a smart energy management system (EMS) , the rooftop photovoltaic and energy storage systems of the factory building are integrated and coordinated with multiple charging piles. The energy storage system serves as the core regulation unit to optimize the energy flow of the entire factory.
- Operating modes : EMS intelligent scheduling achieves seamless integration of three modes: 1) Surplus photovoltaic power is stored in batteries to improve self-use rate; 2) Energy storage is used for peak-valley arbitrage, discharging during peak electricity prices to reduce electricity costs; 3) Charging piles prioritize the use of photovoltaic power and energy storage power to achieve “green” charging and avoid putting additional pressure on the power grid.
- Implementation Results : The project successfully increased the proportion of clean energy consumption in the factory, resulting in significant savings in annual electricity costs .
Figure 5. Rooftop photovoltaic + energy storage system + charging pile integration
Conclusion
Energy storage systems are becoming a strategic asset for industrial and commercial users to reduce costs, increase efficiency, ensure operations, and practice sustainable development. With technological advancements and improved market mechanisms, their application value will continue to deepen. We will empower various industries with innovative products and solutions, working together towards a smarter, greener, and more reliable energy future.
Post time: Nov-10-2025