Energy Toolbase and Socomec have deployed an energy storage system at a Southern California Logistics center. This project is part of a long-term partnership between Energy Toolbase and Socomec to provide developers with end-to-end energy storage systems. Photovoltaics California (PVCA), an electrical contractor specializing in solar operations and maintenance, installed the Socomec unit equipped with Acumen EMS™ control software for a logistics and fulfillment center in Ontario, California, alongside the existing SolarEdge solar array.
After the fulfillment center experienced a sudden spike in demand charges due to a change in the utility's rate structure, PVCA installed an energy storage system, the SUNSYS HES L, embedded with control software, Acumen EMS, which will work alongside the existing solar system to target the increase in demand charges through demand charge management.
PVCA and the host customer will see the energy storage system's performance through the ETB Monitor platform. This platform lets the customer evaluate system operations in real-time to program dispatch commands, manage bill savings, customize alerts, and override events. "Our electricians don't just install renewable solutions—they live and breathe them without compromising on quality for our clients," said President of PVCA, Luke Pollinger.
The customer also plans to expand the facility and potentially increase capacity in the future, and this system will allow a seamless transition due to the infrastructure being in place. By selecting the Socomec SUNSYS HES L unit, there is an option for microgrid operations in the future if the area experiences more blackouts or critical power outages.
