Not every business can effectively utilize battery storage, but for some, the savings and long-term value can be significant.
So, how do you know if your business is a good fit?
One clear sign is if your energy use sways heavily from day to night. For many businesses, the building hums with activity during the day but uses very little electricity overnight. With a battery system, you can store energy when demand (and cost) is low, then discharge when demand spikes. This helps flatten out your load and avoid costly peak charges.
Another indicator is when your business is growing and your energy needs are increasing. You might be installing EV chargers, adding a new production line, or expanding your office space. Traditionally, meeting that increased demand would mean upgrading your electrical service. The problem is that those upgrades can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars upfront. On top of that, you’ll be paying higher transmission and delivery fees for as long as you own the building—possibly for the next 25+ years.
A battery system offers a smarter alternative. For instance, investing $200,000 in a battery could help you avoid service upgrades entirely and save you from decades of inflated utility fees.
For many business owners, that’s where the real value lies. Battery storage isn’t just about keeping the lights on during an outage; it’s about creating long-term savings and flexibility that grow with your business.
