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 […]
Employee Spotlight Series: Jacyln Kan, Data Scientist
Our engineering team is pivotal at Energy Toolbase, ensuring the precision of our software controls. Dedicated to maintaining the highest performance standards, they diligently monitor and diagnose any performance issues that arise in the field, working to identify and resolve these problems promptly. Their rapid response minimizes downtime and ensures our users can efficiently deploy their […]
Energy Toolbase Deploys 2-Megawatt Energy Storage System with Socomec Providing Critical Load Backup at California Mall
Energy Toolbase, Blue Sky Utility, and BPi Power have implemented two energy storage systems (ESS) at a sprawling 328,878-square-foot shopping mall in Hanford, California. Leveraging Energy Toolbase’sAcumen EMS™ controls software and Socomec’s cutting-edge battery technology, the deployment aims to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the mall during utility outages. Blue Sky Utility, a renewable energy developer […]
Acumen EMS™ Deployed at a New York Car Dealership to Enable Participation in Demand Response Programs and Provide Backup Power
Project Summary Location Bedford Hills, New York ESS Provider Socomec System size 100kw/186kWh Deployment Date February 2024 Facility type Car Dealership EMS Application Demand Charge Management The Challenge Sprocket Power, a Katonah, New York-based project developer, was working with a customer in New York State, which historically has a constrained grid and system, requiring utility […]
Energy Toolbase Enables Users to Co-optimize Grid Services and Utility Bill Savings
We are excited to announce a groundbreaking update to Energy Toolbase’s ETB Developer product: the co-optimization of grid services and utility bill savings. This enhancement allows solar and storage projects to capitalize on diverse value streams, not only improving overall project economics but also rendering these estimates more reliable.
Acumen EMS™ and Socomec Battery System Installed at Shopping Mall to Provide Critical Backup to Tenants During Blackouts
Project Summary Location Hanford, California ESS Provider Socomec System size 500kW / 2372 kWh across (2) sites Deployment Date January 2024 Facility type Shopping Mall EMS Application Value Stacking (Demand Charge Management, Resiliency) The Challenge Blue Sky Utility, a California-based clean energy developer, collaborated with a client to address the challenge of reducing net load […]