An Overview of Fixed Threshold vs. Dynamic Threshold Shaving Controls
Energy Toolbase’s Acumen EMS™ dynamic control software makes a compelling case for any energy storage system, offering more benefits than its fixed control counterparts. We ran simulations on various thresholds for fixed controls and compared them with dynamic controls to demonstrate the difference in value capture between these strategies.
Fortune 500 grocer deploys Acumen EMS™ on store in Mexico
Pireos Power, a Mexico-based solar developer, was scoping out a solution for its client, a big-box retailer consistently topping the Fortune Global 500 list, to reduce electric bill costs at its express grocery location in Metepec, Mexico.
Indiana School District Deploys Portfolio of Energy Storage Systems with Veregy & Energy Toolbase
The MSD Wayne Township school district and Veregy have deployed a portfolio of energy storage systems across six elementary schools utilizing Energy Toolbase’s Acumen EMS™ controls software and BYD’s state-of-the-art battery technology.
School District Turns to Energy Toolbase & Veregy to Reduce Demand Charges at Elementary Schools
Veregy, a Phoenix-based project developer, was searching for a solution for the MSD Wayne Township school district, which expressed interest in adopting a holistic approach to energy management to reduce demand charges and support its energy savings targets over the next 25 years. To combat high demand charges, Veregy elected Energy Toolbase’s Acumen EMS™ controls paired with an all-in-one BYD energy storage system.
The Five Ways an Energy Management System (EMS) Can Capture Value for Solar + Storage Assets
An Energy Management System (EMS) is a crucial part of an energy storage system (ESS), functioning as the piece of software that optimizes the performance and efficiency of an ESS. An EMS coordinates and controls various aspects of the system’s operation to ensure that the stored energy is used most effectively to save the end customer money and that the battery is operating efficiently.
Acumen EMS™ Deployed at Minnesota Electric Manufacturing Headquarters
All Energy Solar, a project developer based in St. Paul, Minnesota, was searching for a solution for the host customer, Trystar, a leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of electrical power solutions for the entire power market. All Energy Solar tapped BYD, a direct storage hardware partner of Energy Toolbase, to procure a turnkey energy storage system.
Leading Tech Company Deploys BYD Energy Storage System Paired with Acumen EMS™
A California-based global tech company expressed interest in utilizing a new approach to enhance its electric bill savings by deploying a behind-the-meter energy storage system (ESS). The developer turned to Energy Toolbase to acquire the turnkey energy storage system.
Southern California Logistics and Fulfillment Center Installs Energy Storage System to Complement Existing Solar System and Offset High Demand Charges
PVCA, a California-based commercial electrical contractor specializing in solar operations and maintenance, was searching for a solution at a fulfillment center that needed to reduce demand charges after a change in the utility’s rate structure it w as on. PVCA selected Energy Toolbase’s Acumen EMS™ paired with Socomec’s HES L battery to install alongside the solar system to target those high demand charges that typically occur in the afternoon hours.
Manufacturing Company Deploys Acumen EMS™ Controls at New 500,000 Square-Foot Facility in Missouri
Entegrity Energy Partners, a Little Rock-based solar development company, was searching for a solution to reduce energy consumption and shave demand peaks at a manufacturing facility committed to sustainability and energy efficiency. The Entegrity Energy Partners team looked to Energy Toolbase for an integrated solution to manage both the hardware and software components necessary for a smooth and organized installation.
Energy Toolbase and Arch Solar Deploy Storage System with Acumen EMS™ on 40-Acre Senior Community Center in Wisconsin
Energy Toolbase has deployed its Acumen EMS™ controls software on an energy storage system installed by Arch Solar, a Top Solar Contractor based in Plymouth, Wisconsin. In 2022, Arch Solar installed the BYD Chess unit, equipped with Acumen EMS for a 40-acre senior community center in Sheboygan…