Grid congestion: getting more out of your existing connection
In many regions, a heavier grid connection takes a long time to arrive. Often there is more room in your current connection than you think.
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More and more businesses want to electrify: charge points, heat pumps, electric forklifts. At the same time, the grid is full in many regions. Applying for a heavier connection can mean a long wait.
Look at your peaks first
The highest quarter-hour power per month counts towards your grid tariff and decides whether you stay within your contracted capacity. The quarter-hour data often shows that the real peaks are short: a morning start-up, a few charging sessions that coincide.
| Approach | What it does | Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Spread charging sessions | Pulls peaks apart | Low |
| Battery for peak shaving | Shaves peaks, trading also possible | Medium |
| Adjust the contract | Matches the GTV to actual use | None |
What a battery adds
A battery supplies power during the peak and charges at quiet moments. This keeps your import below your limit, and between peaks the battery can earn money on the energy market.
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