When placed behind a customer meter, energy storage can effectively reduce or shift peak demand in two ways: first, by serving the customer's load, which reduces their demand on the grid; or second, by exporting stored power onto the grid. But energy storage programs must be strategically and intentionally designed to achieve peak demand reduction; otherwise, battery usage may not efectively lower demand peaks and may even increase peaks and/or greenhouse gas emissions in some circumstances. Among other beneficial services, energy storage technologies can help to lower ratepayer costs and reduce pollution by deploying stored clean energy during the peak. . Advances in grid and consumer technologies mean that public power utilities now have expanded options for managing peak load, including encouraging changes in usage patterns, designing new rates, and leveraging distributed energy resources. Each strategy for managing peak load presents potential. . Before diving into energy storage systems, let's start with why grid stability is crucial. Electricity needs to be supplied at a constant frequency—usually 50 or 60 Hz depending on where you live. Implementation: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are typically used to store electricity during off-peak hours when it is cheaper and. .
