What is the difference between valley filling and scheduled maintenance?

Scheduled Maintenance and Operations: Aligning energy-intensive processes to off-peak times can effectively lower the peak energy demand of a facility. Valley filling, conversely, involves increasing energy consumption during periods of low demand. This method is employed to help utilities manage energy loads more evenly across the day.

What is valley filling?

Valley filling, conversely, involves increasing energy consumption during periods of low demand. This method is employed to help utilities manage energy loads more evenly across the day. Valley filling can contribute to a more stable energy grid and prevent the wastage of energy resources.

Why is valley filling important?

Valley filling can contribute to a more stable energy grid and prevent the wastage of energy resources. Cost Efficiency: Utilizing energy during off-peak hours leverages lower electricity rates. Improved Equipment Utilization: Operating energy-intensive equipment during off-peak hours can enhance machinery lifespan and operational efficiency.

How can peak shaving and valley filling improve energy consumption?

The practices of peak shaving and valley filling not only address the economic aspects of energy consumption but also enhance the reliability and sustainability of energy infrastructures.

Are You filling the valleys of the grid load curve?

You’re “filling the valleys” of the grid load curve. It’s also a form of grid altruism. You’re balancing out the load, preventing generation ramp-ups, and stabilizing the network.

What's the difference between peak shaving and valley filling?

If peak shaving is defense, valley filling is offense. One prevents cost spikes; the other optimizes savings. Together, they form a synergistic strategy: This combo is the heart of energy arbitrage. Buy low, sell (or save) high.