How to recognize a good battery-simulation?
More and more companies are planning to invest in battery storage systems. Whether to cut peak loads, optimize self-consumption or as part of a multi-use approach: Expectations are high. But storage is bought too often before it is clear what it can really do in a specific application. A well-founded battery simulation can prevent just that.
What is a battery-simulation?
One battery-simulation is a digital analysis tool that makes the effects of a planned storage investment visible even before it is made. Based on real consumption data, dynamic price signals and realistic usage scenarios, it is possible to determine which storage strategy makes economic sense for a company. This allows companies to make well-founded decisions instead of relying on assumptions.
Why battery storage systems are gaining in importance?
Battery storage systems have long been more than just a topic of the future — they are becoming a decisive component of modern energy strategies. But why is the investment worthwhile right now? The expansion of renewable energy sources is constantly progressing — but their availability fluctuates. Sometimes there is too little electricity available, sometimes it is in abundance — with correspondingly severe price swings. It is therefore becoming increasingly important to store electricity when it is available cheaply and in large quantities from renewable sources. According to one Study by the Institute of Energy Economics at the University of Cologne does the rise volatility on the electricity market — an environment in which flexible storage solutions are becoming increasingly important.
In addition, there are new regulatory incentives to making energy consumption more flexible, the expansion of sector coupling and company-specific requirements that make battery storage economically attractive for many companies. Battery storage and other types of storage help with:
- Peak shaving
- Optimizing self-consumption
- Energy management based on price signals from the day-ahead or intraday market
- Stabilization of the power grid through short-term compensation payments
But the requirements are highly individual: consumption patterns, self-generation, electricity cost structure and purchasing strategy differ from company to company. This makes planning complex and battery simulation all the more important.
What makes a good battery-simulation stand out?
A battery-simulation is helpful for companies if it is practical, data-based and can be used strategically. The following aspects should be covered:
1. Digital image of your energy system
A good simulation realistically depicts a company's location: historical load patterns, current electricity price structures, PV generation and planned developments are incorporated. The simulation shows energy flows as if the storage system were physically on site. This allows you to monitor potential storage savings every day.
2. Variety of scenarios &
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