Peak Shaving
For utilities and large commercial energy users, demand charges can constitute a massive portion of a monthly energy bill. These charges, based on the highest peak of power usage, create significant financial strain and put pressure on the grid. NOMAD’s mobile Energy Storage Systems (ESS) provide a powerful, flexible solution to "shave" these peaks, directly reducing costs and enhancing grid stability.
The Challenge: The High Cost of Peak Demand
Utilities and their customers face constant pressure from peak energy demand, leading to several critical issues:
- Crippling Demand Charges: A brief, 15-to-60-minute spike in energy usage can dictate a huge portion of the energy costs for the entire month.
- Grid Instability: High demand periods strain the electrical grid, increasing the risk of brownouts, voltage sags, or widespread outages.
- Financial Barriers: Traditional infrastructure upgrades to handle peak loads are incredibly expensive and can take years to implement.
The NOMAD Solution: Strategic Energy Dispatch
NOMAD units are strategically deployed to flatten the energy demand curve. The process is simple and effective:
- Charge Off-Peak: The system charges its batteries during low-demand periods (typically overnight) when electricity is cheapest.
- Discharge On-Peak: When energy demand begins to rise, the NOMAD unit discharges its stored, low-cost power onto the grid, supplementing the energy supply and reducing the "peak" drawn from the utility.
This approach not only slashes demand charges but also provides a scalable, relocatable asset that can be deployed wherever and whenever it's needed most, without the need for long-term infrastructure investment.
