Mastering Demand Charge Management: How Acumen EMS™ Optimizes Energy Storage for Peak Savings
One of the most significant components of a commercial energy bill is the demand charge, which can make up a substantial portion of the total cost.
Energy Toolbase Partners with Yotta Energy to Elevate Energy Storage Project Deployments
Energy Toolbase and Yotta Energy have partnered to deliver a fully integrated hardware and software solution, empowering renewable energy developers to deploy energy storage projects with unmatched efficiency and ease.
Top Features to Look for in Energy Storage Software
As renewable energy sources become more complex, energy management systems (EMS) are becoming even more essential for businesses and utilities
Maximizing Value from Distributed Energy Resources with Value Stacking
In the world of energy management systems (EMS), Energy Toolbase’s Acumen EMS™ is pivotal for maximizing the economic benefits of solar and energy storage systems through several strategies, one being value stacking.
How Time-of-Use Arbitrage Revolutionizes Energy Management for Commercial Enterprises
Time-of-use (TOU) arbitrage is a critical strategy for commercial and industrial energy management that aims to reduce costs and boost sustainability through optimal electricity usage. This approach involves strategically charging and discharging energy storage systems (ESS) based on fluctuating electricity rates throughout the day.
The Power of Energy Storage Systems in the Commercial and Industrial Sector
Energy storage has reshaped the dynamics of power generation, distribution, and consumption. From vast grid installations to sleek residential battery systems, energy storage technologies are revolutionizing the commercial and industrial sectors.
Acumen EMS™ Deployed at San Diego Elementary School to Minimize Demand Charges and Deliver Savings
Project Summary Location San Diego, California ESS Provider Delta Combined System size 55kW/110kWh Deployment Date April 2024 Facility type Elementary School EMS Application Time-of-Use Demand Charge Management The Challenge Cal Solar Inc., a solar energy contractor based in California, was searching for a solution for an elementary school in San Diego that would enhance energy […]
Energy Storage System Deployed at Marine Coating Facility to Participate in ConnectedSolutions and Reduce Demand Charges
Project Summary Location Cranston, Rhode Island ESS Provider BYD Combined System size 120kW/266kWh Deployment Date April 2024 Facility type Metal Finishing Facility EMS Application Demand Charge Management The Challenge Newport Renewables, a Rhode Island-based clean energy solutions company, was working with an industry leader in marine technology coating to find a solution capable of reducing high-demand charges […]
Facility utilizes Energy Toolbase + Socomec energy storage integration to achieve significantly lower demand charges and microgrid capabilities
Project Summary Location Monrovia, California ESS Provider Socomec Combined System size 500kW/1116kWh Deployment Date December 2023 Facility type Manufacturing Facility EMS Application Value Stocking The Challenge A Los Angeles-based solar energy contractor was searching for a solution for its client, a manufacturer of implantable eye lenses, that would help with historically high demand charges at […]
Unveiling the Future of Energy Management: Energy Toolbase and SolarAcademy Explore Acumen EMS™ and Its Forecasting Capabilities
In a recent Solar Conversation hosted by SolarAcademy, a San Diego-based social knowledge platform for the solar energy industry, Nathan Gutzmann, Product Manager of Acumen EMS™, joined Kerim Baran to delve into the cutting-edge capabilities of Acumen EMS. This illuminating discussion unpacked all things Acumen, from its utilization of AI and machine learning to forecast and […]