Energy ToolbaseSocomec and Sprocket Power deployed an energy storage system (ESS) at a New York auto dealership to provide microgrid capabilities, reduce demand costs and participate in the state’s demand response programs. Gear power led the installation of a 100 kW/186 kWh ESS at the Vail Buick GMC dealership in Bedford Hills, New York. The system, equipped with a Socomec The HES L unit, integrated with Acumen EMS control software, complements the dealer’s existing solar infrastructure.
Historically, New York’s electrical grid has experienced significant stresses, prompting the strategic decision to incorporate solar energy storage to support the electric vehicle (EV) chargers installed at the dealership. To contain costs, the deployed system will actively provide capacity during fast charging of electric vehicles to avoid utility demand and participate in demand response programs. By participating in programs such as Con Edison’s Commercial System Relief Program (CSRP) and NYSERDA’s Distribution Load Relief Program (DLRP), the dealership aims to support the electric grid by optimizing electricity consumption during peak periods and reducing electricity costs in wholesale markets. reduction, which ultimately leads to lower electricity prices. retail rates. Astute EMS allows participation in these demand response programs for grid services through scheduled assignments on the ETB monitor platform.
“Energy Toolbase is proud to provide a solution that allows developers to use our Acumen EMS controls to increase value by enrolling in programs like ConEd’s CSRP. We are pleased to know that our solutions will help the end customer realize substantial savings,” said Scott D’Ambrosio, VP Sales at Energy Toolbase.
The system includes microgrid islanding capabilities via Socomec’s HES L unit and Energy Toolbase’s control software, powering on-site computer servers and providing demand and cost management to reduce customer monthly costs. The island-based microgrid allows the dealership to supply power to the EV charging stations, so that electric vehicles can charge at the dealership in the event of a power outage.
“As car dealers adopt electric vehicle charging at their facilities, they face challenges in managing energy costs. We are pleased to leverage the powerful tools of Energy Toolbase and Socomec to enable the Vail Buick location to take advantage of the increasingly dynamic energy markets in New York State,” said Dennis Quinn, president and co-founder of Sprocket Power . “The result achieves the company’s objectives by creating cost control, revenue creation and resilience during power outages. A great outcome.”
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