Summary
Georgia Power deployed a 250kWh 2nd life Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) from Smartville, combined with public electric vehicle charging infrastructure at their Atlanta facility. This solution achieved over 34% reduction in peak power demand and shifted more than 200kWh of energy daily, delivering cost savings and enhanced grid flexibility.
Client Background
Georgia Power is a major utility serving Atlanta and surrounding areas, focused on integrating clean energy technologies to improve grid resilience and support electric vehicle adoption through strategic energy storage and public charging deployment.
Challenge
The Atlanta facility needed to reduce peak power demand to lower operational costs and stress on the electric grid while accommodating growing public EV charging needs. Balancing daily energy use and demand peaks economically was a complex challenge.
Solution
A 250kWh 2nd life BESS was installed co-located with public EV charging stations, enabling daily energy shifting by storing energy during low-demand periods and discharging during peak demand. This hybrid setup also supports public EV charging with cleaner, more efficient power management.
Results
- Achieved over 34% reduction of peak power demand
- Shifted more than 200kWh of energy daily
- Enhanced grid reliability and operational cost savings
- Supported sustainable public electric vehicle charging infrastructure
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