Background
Driven by Europe’s energy transition, more and more companies are prioritizing the integration of green energy and energy management. This is particularly true in the IT and high-tech industries, where the constant operation of data centers and routing equipment places extremely high demands on power supply stability and cost optimization. Furthermore, significant price fluctuations between peak and off-peak electricity prices in the European electricity market, rising energy prices, and strict carbon emissions regulations are posing greater operational challenges for companies.
Against this backdrop, a European IT router supplier partnered with SCU to deploy advanced battery energy storage solutions to build a more resilient and sustainable energy system, achieving a win-win situation for both green transformation and economic benefits.
Challenge: The Energy Dilemma of Digital Infrastructure
This European IT company has long relied on a stable power supply to ensure business operations and has also actively deployed photovoltaic systems to promote green transformation. However, it faces the following challenges:
- The photovoltaic power cannot be fully absorbed, resulting in a large amount of excess power being fed back to the grid at a low price.
- The significant price fluctuations between peak and off-peak electricity prices keep electricity costs high.
- The company hopes to improve energy efficiency through intelligent energy management, achieving a win-win situation for both green transformation and profitability.
Solution: GRES Integrated Energy Storage System
To meet customer needs, SCU deployed the GRES battery energy storage system with a capacity of 300 kWh. The system utilizes highly safe lithium iron phosphate batteries and is equipped with an advanced BMS and EMS, enabling intelligent energy scheduling and real-time monitoring.
Operational Strategy and Value Realization:
Maximizing PV Consumption
- Storing excess PV power during the day and discharging it for production use at night.
- Increasing PV self-use, significantly increasing the proportion of green electricity.
Automated Peak-Valley Arbitrage
- Automatically charging from the grid during low-price periods.
- Discharging during peak-price periods, reducing external power costs.
- Gaining additional revenue through participation in grid response services.
Project Results: Significant Economic and Environmental Benefits
Significant Economic Benefits
- Through PV consumption and peak-valley arbitrage, annual electricity bills have been significantly reduced.
Environmental and Social Values
- Reducing carbon emissions, achieving the company’s mid-term carbon neutrality goal ahead of schedule.
Customer Said
“As a technology company, we understand the importance of choosing the right technology. SCU’s energy storage system not only perfectly addresses our energy cost challenges but also allows us to take a solid step forward on our path to sustainable development. The system’s intelligent operation is impressive, and it’s fully integrated into our digital management system. This is not just an energy project, but a crucial component of our digital transformation.”
Outlook
SCU will continue to deepen its presence in the European market, providing advanced energy management solutions to more commercial and industrial customers. In the era of the convergence of the digital economy and green energy, SCU is committed to becoming the most reliable partner for businesses in their energy transformation, jointly building a clean, efficient, and intelligent energy future.