How Automation Solar EMS Maximizes Savings for Business Users

Businesses investing in solar PV and battery storage need an intelligent system to optimize energy use, reduce costs, and maximise efficiency. Automation Solar, an advanced Energy Management System (EMS), does exactly that by making smart, real-time decisions about when to store, use, or export solar energy. Here’s how it helps businesses save money:

1️⃣ Maximize Solar Self-Consumption & Reduce Grid Costs

  • Problem: Without an EMS, excess solar power is often sent to the grid at low export rates while businesses still buy power at high prices.
  • Solution: Automation Solar prioritizes self-consumption, ensuring your business uses its free solar energy before drawing from the grid.
  • Savings Impact: Lower reliance on expensive grid electricity = reduced energy bills.

2️⃣ Smart Battery Charging & Discharging

  • Problem: Traditional battery storage systems operate on fixed schedules, missing opportunities to optimize energy costs.
  • Solution: EMS Automation Solar intelligently manages battery storage, ensuring:

✅ Batteries charge when solar production is high or grid electricity is cheap.

✅ Batteries discharge during peak tariff hours to avoid high costs.

Savings Impact: Avoiding peak-time tariffs can cut energy costs by up to 30-50%.

3️⃣ Peak Shaving & Load Management

  • Problem: Businesses often face demand charges based on their highest energy usage periods.
  • Solution: Automation Solar smooths out energy demand by:

✅ Using stored battery power during high-demand periods.

✅ Managing high-energy equipment usage to avoid demand spikes.

Savings Impact: Reducing peak demand can significantly lower business electricity bills.

4️⃣ Dynamic Tariff Optimization

  • Problem: Many businesses pay more for electricity due to time-of-use tariffs.
  • Solution: EMS Automation Solar automatically shifts energy usage to the cheapest tariff periods.
  • Savings Impact: Businesses can save thousands annually by purchasing electricity at lower rates and using stored energy when rates are high.

5️⃣ Forecasting & AI-Driven Energy Decisions

  • Problem: Unpredictable weather and fluctuating energy prices make energy management complex.
  • Solution: Automation Solar uses weather forecasting and AI-driven analytics to:

✅ Predict solar generation and adjust energy use accordingly.

✅ Ensure the battery is charged before cloudy periods.

✅ Buy grid energy in advance when prices are expected to rise.

Savings Impact: AI-driven energy management prevents unnecessary energy purchases, cutting costs.

6️⃣ Grid Export & Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Participation

  • Problem: Many businesses underutilize opportunities to sell excess energy back to the grid or participate in energy markets.
  • Solution: Automation Solar can:

✅ Sell stored energy at peak times when grid demand is high.

✅ Enable businesses to participate in Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) and demand response programs.

Savings Impact: Instead of just saving on energy costs, businesses can generate revenue from their energy assets.

 📊 Real-World Savings Example

A commercial warehouse with a 100 kW solar PV system and a 200 kWh battery using Automation Solar EMS:

✅ Reduces grid energy use by 40%

✅ Cuts peak demand charges by 30%

✅ Saves up to £10,000 annually in energy costs

✅ Generates additional revenue by selling excess power

Why Every Business Needs EMS Automation Solar

By automating energy decisions, businesses can:

✔ Reduce operational costs 📉

✔ Increase energy efficiency 🔋

✔ Extend battery life 🛠

✔ Improve sustainability 🌍

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