EV Charging
How does it work?
As part of our services we install Electric Vehicle charging units, which compliment the installation of Solar panels and batteries where installed, not only does this reduce the cost of charging your electrical vehicle, but give energy resilience and opportunities for low tariff charging.
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All you need to know
Commercial battery storage systems work by capturing and storing electrical energy, and then providing that energy when it’s needed. This process involves several stages:
The first step is charging the system. This involves taking electricity from a source—whether it’s from the grid or from a renewable energy system like solar panels or wind turbines—and storing it in the system’s batteries. The energy is often stored in the form of chemical energy within these batteries, ready to be converted back into electrical energy when needed.
Once charged, the energy is stored until it’s needed. Advanced battery technologies used in these systems can hold a substantial amount of energy for extended periods. This stored energy can be used at any time, providing flexibility in managing energy demands.
When energy is required—for instance, during peak demand times, during a power outage, or when renewable sources aren’t producing energy—the system discharges, converting the stored chemical energy back into electrical energy and delivering it where it’s needed.
Most commercial energy storage systems also have a management component. This is typically a computer system that manages the flow of energy, deciding when to charge and discharge based on various factors like energy prices, demand patterns, and the overall energy needs of the business.
