Demand Response in California with Energy Toolbase
Demand response is a value stream targeted by energy storage systems and involves shifting or reducing power during peak periods when the grid is significantly strained. De mand response works to balance the grid and manage the supply and demand of electricity, helping to avoid power outages caused by overconsumption …
Acumen EMS Deployed at Office HQ in Texas to Reduce Demand Charges
Yotta, a renewable energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas, was working with the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), a non-profit organization, to find a solution to reduce the high electricity charges that the building was experiencing from the local utility, Austin Energy. Yotta and Energy Toolbase were able to deploy a solution that integrated Acumen EMS™ controls software directly within its SolarLEAF ESS, enabling peak shaving, and manage the site’s demand, helping reduce monthly electricity bills.
AC vs. DC-Coupled Solar + Energy Storage Systems
Solar power systems are all different but share similar components and characteristics. Different panels, inverters, and batteries make up a system, and all systems are either alternating current (AC) coupled systems or direct current (DC) coupled systems. The main difference between an AC-coupled and a DC-coupled system is the path …
The Dynamics of Retail Electric Rate Changes in California
Given the volatility of California’s energy market, it is no surprise that several factors are at play that strongly impact the state’s retail electric rates. In this blog, we will examine the main drivers of retail electricity cost inflation and provide a higher-level understanding of historical rate increases and how …
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.
Energy Toolbase and Socomec Deploy Energy Storage System in Southern California to Offset High Demand
Energy Toolbase and Socomec have deployed an energy storage system at a Southern California Logistics center. This project is part of a long-term partnership between Energy Toolbase and Socomec to provide developers with end-to-end energy storage systems.
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.