Store energy. Reduce costs. Take greater control of your energy.
Store electricity when it is more economical and use it when demand and electricity prices are higher. This can help reduce your reliance on grid electricity during expensive periods.
If your business has solar PV, excess electricity generated during the day can be stored and used later rather than being exported or left unused.
Battery storage can therefore work alongside commercial solar to increase the amount of renewable energy your business can use on site. Good Energy also positions commercial batteries alongside solar to store generation for use during peak periods
For businesses with significant periods of high electricity demand, battery storage can be used to reduce the amount of electricity drawn from the grid during peak periods.
This approach, commonly known as peak shaving, is one of the established commercial applications of battery storage.
Battery storage can provide an additional layer of resilience for businesses that need reliable access to electricity, subject to the system design and site requirements. Commercial battery systems can also be configured to provide backup power in suitable applications.
How and when your business uses electricity.
Where available, we can use your consumption profile to understand peaks, demand patterns and potential savings.
We assess how battery storage could work alongside your existing or proposed solar PV system.
We consider available capacity and connection requirements as part of the assessment.
Installing a battery is only part of the solution. How that battery is operated can have a significant impact on its performance and financial return.
Taurus can assess how battery storage could be optimised around your site’s energy profile and market conditions.
Depending on the project, optimisation may involve:
This approach is consistent with the wider Taurus strategy, which identifies battery storage as a solution for businesses with significant peak demand and proposes using consumption data to identify suitable opportunities.
For eligible businesses, Taurus may be able to explore fully funded battery storage options.
Under the solution Steve provided, eligible businesses may have the opportunity to have a battery system funded while participating in a reduction in their electricity costs.
The exact structure and potential savings depend on the individual site, energy profile and project assessment, so we would recommend carrying out a forecast before making any commitment.
To understand whether battery storage could work for your business, we would typically require:
Battery storage can be particularly effective when combined with commercial solar PV.
Solar generates electricity when the sun is available, while battery storage allows surplus generation to be stored and used later.
Together, they can help businesses:
Generate more of their own electricity
Use more solar power on site
Reduce grid consumption
Manage periods of higher demand
Improve control over energy costs
This is also consistent with the wider TRE approach of combining renewable generation and storage rather than treating them as completely separate solutions. The Big Plan specifically identifies commercial solar and battery storage as part of the energy generation and storage offering.
We start by understanding how your business uses energy before recommending a storage solution.
Battery capacity and operation should be based on your actual consumption, generation and requirements.
Battery storage can work alongside solar PV, energy procurement, energy efficiency and wider energy management.
Before moving forward, we can assess the potential savings and returns to help you understand whether battery storage makes sense for your business.
Understand Your Storage Potential
Battery storage can help businesses make better use of their energy, store excess solar generation and reduce reliance on electricity from the grid. By reviewing your recent energy bills and consumption information, our team can assess your site’s energy profile and identify where battery storage could potentially add value. We’ll help you understand the potential benefits, system requirements and whether battery storage is a suitable option for your business.
