Industrial Peak Shaving Solutions

Industrial Peak Shaving Solutions | Nexcap Energy

Take Control of Your Energy Costs with Intelligent Peak Shaving

For industrial facilities facing skyrocketing electricity bills, Nexcap Energy delivers transformational energy storage solutions that slash demand charges while improving power reliability. Our advanced battery systems act as a strategic energy reserve, automatically discharging during peak periods to reduce your highest-cost electricity consumption—typically cutting energy expenses by 15-40%.

The Hidden Drain of Peak Demand Charges

Most industrial operators don’t realize how much they’re overpaying:

• Demand charges often constitute 30-50% of total electricity costs
• Brief 15-minute spikes can lock in higher rates for entire billing cycles
• Utility rate structures continue evolving toward steeper peak penalties
• Grid instability forces expensive production curtailments

Without intervention, manufacturers face six- and seven-figure annual penalties simply for their power consumption patterns—not even their total energy use.

How Nexcap’s Peak Shaving Systems Work

1. Continuous Load Monitoring

Our AI-driven platform analyzes your:

• Historical consumption patterns
• Production schedules
• Weather impacts
• Utility rate structures

2. Predictive Peak Prevention

The system automatically:

• Identifies approaching peak periods
• Calculates optimal discharge strategies
• Coordinates with facility operations

3. Precision Energy Discharge

When needed most, Nexcap systems:

• Seamlessly supplement grid power
• Maintain perfect power quality
• Avoid production disruptions

4. Ongoing Optimization

We continually:

• Track savings performance
• Adjust algorithms
• Identify new opportunities

Three Ways You Benefit

1. Dramatic Cost Reduction

Typical facilities achieve:

• 15-40% reduction in demand charges
• 20-30% lower overall energy costs
• ROI in 3-5 years (sooner with incentives)

2. Enhanced Operational Resilience

• Protection against grid disturbances
• Ride-through capability for voltage dips
• Backup power for critical processes

3. Sustainability Advancements

• Reduced carbon footprint
• Enables renewable energy integration
• Future-proofs against carbon regulations

Industry-Specific Solutions

Heavy Manufacturing

• Handles large motor starts
• Manages arc furnace loads
• Integrates with production schedules

Data Centers

• Sub-cycle response to power events
• Maintains perfect power quality
• Reduces PUE through load shifting

Cold Storage Facilities

• Optimizes refrigeration cycles
• Prevents temperature fluctuations
• Complies with food safety standards

Proven Performance

A major automotive parts manufacturer reduced their peak demand by 1.2MW after installing our 3MW/12MWh system. The $850,000 annual savings paid back the system in just 3.7 years—and continues delivering six-figure savings every year since.