Peak Shaving with Battery Energy Storage in Kenya: How C&I ESS Cuts Power Bills
For many businesses in Kenya, electricity costs have become one of the biggest operational expenses. Factories, hotels, malls, offices, hospitals, and cold storage facilities all experience one common challenge: high demand charges and peak power consumption.
This is where a Commercial & Industrial Energy Storage System (C&I ESS) becomes a powerful solution—especially when designed for peak shaving.
What Is Peak Shaving?
Peak shaving means using a battery to supply power during high-demand periods instead of drawing all the energy from the grid. In simple terms:
- The battery charges during off-peak hours or from solar PV during the day
- The battery discharges during peak hours when your facility demand rises
- Your business reduces grid dependence when electricity is most expensive
Why Peak Shaving Matters for C&I Customers
Peak shaving helps businesses achieve:
- Lower monthly electricity bills
- Reduced maximum demand penalties
- Better power stability for sensitive equipment
- Improved ROI on solar PV investments
For industries running heavy equipment (compressors, welding machines, pumps, chillers, HVAC), peak demand spikes can happen quickly. A properly sized ESS responds instantly and reduces the stress on your supply line.
Peak Shaving + Solar = Maximum Savings
If your facility has solar PV, energy storage ensures you consume more of your solar power instead of wasting it. The battery stores surplus PV energy and supplies it later—especially in the evening when production continues but solar generation drops.
Who Should Consider Peak Shaving ESS?
Peak shaving is ideal for:
- Factories and manufacturing plants
- Hotels and resorts
- Office blocks and business parks
- Shopping malls and supermarkets
- Cold rooms and refrigeration facilities
- Data centers and telecom sites
The Right System Design Makes the Difference
Peak shaving success depends on proper system sizing:
- Your load profile (day/night consumption)
- Your peak demand level
- Available solar PV capacity
- Desired backup time and critical load coverage
At Solar Man Power Solutions Ltd, we begin with a power audit and load assessment, then recommend the correct kW and kWh configuration.
Contact Us
Reliable Solar & Energy Storage Solutions for East Africa
Northern Bypass, Nairobi – Marurui
Behind Galana Energies, Village Inn Road
Tel: +254 712 172 222 | +254 784 323 222
Email: info@solarman.co.ke
Website: www.solarman.co.ke
