EV Charging ESS Project: Empowering Solar Production and Enhances Energy Efficiency in Lithuania

Background:

As the demand for renewable energy grows, a leading photovoltaic (PV) panel production factory in Lithuania is taking proactive steps to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability. The factory sought a solution to optimize solar energy utilization while supporting its operations, including an on-site EV charging station.

Challenges:

1. Maximizing Solar Utilization – The factory generates a significant amount of solar energy, but without proper energy storage, a portion of this power goes unused or is fed back to the grid at lower rates.
2. Managing Energy Costs – High energy demand during peak hours resulted in increased electricity costs. The company needed a way to shift energy consumption to off-peak hours to reduce expenses.
3. Grid Stability & Demand Management – The integration of an EV charging station alongside the factory’s operations created fluctuating energy demands, requiring a stable and efficient power supply.

Solution:

To address these challenges, POWEROAD provided the CENTRIC-L20 (20FT Containerized BESS) with a capacity of 1000kW / 2580kWh at the facility. This advanced energy storage solution enables the factory to:

✅ Store Excess Solar Energy – The BESS captures surplus solar power during peak generation hours and makes it available when needed, ensuring maximum self-consumption.

✅ Peak Shaving & Cost Optimization – By intelligently managing energy distribution, the system reduces reliance on the grid during peak hours, lowering demand charges and electricity costs.

✅ Support EV Charging – The stored energy can efficiently power the EV charging station, ensuring a reliable supply without putting extra strain on the grid.

✅ Enable Peak-Valley Arbitrage – The system allows the company to buy electricity during low-cost periods and use it during peak demand, optimizing energy expenses.

Project Value:

By integrating POWEROAD’s CENTRIC-L20 BESS, the factory has successfully increased its energy independence and sustainability while enhancing operational efficiency. The solution provides:

1. Greater energy self-sufficiency with optimized solar power utilization.
2. Reduced electricity costs through peak shaving and arbitrage strategies.
3. Enhanced grid stability by balancing energy supply and demand.
4. A greener, future-proof solution that supports the factory’s commitment to sustainability.

This project showcases how energy storage can transform industrial operations, making renewable energy more accessible and cost-effective. POWEROAD is proud to support the clean energy transition with innovative and reliable energy storage solutions.