Demand Response with BESS

Turn Demand Flexibility
into Business Value

Green Tenaga helps commercial, industrial, EV charging, microgrid, and critical infrastructure sites reduce grid import, support demand response events, and unlock flexibility value with Battery Energy Storage Systems.

⚑ Fast Response Automated dispatch within seconds or minutes
πŸ›‘ Less Disruption Reduce load without shutting down operations
βš™ Grid Support Help stabilise demand during grid events
$ Revenue Opportunity Participate in DR or interruptible load programmes
πŸ”‹ Energy Resilience Maintain power flexibility during grid stress
Overview

Turning Grid Flexibility
into Business Value

Demand response allows facilities to reduce or shift electricity consumption during grid peak periods, supply constraints, or market stress events.

For commercial and industrial sites, traditional demand response can be difficult because manual load curtailment may disrupt production, comfort, or operations.

With BESS, facilities can respond by discharging stored energy instead of switching off key loads.

How BESS Supports Demand Response Events

kW 00:00 06:00 12:00 18:00 24:00 BESS discharges to reduce grid import
Without BESS With BESS
Challenges

Key Challenges. Smarter Solutions.

Common demand response challenges and how BESS helps.

01

Unpredictable Load Profiles

Facility demand varies due to production schedules, weather, equipment start-up, occupancy, or operational changes.

How BESS Helps

BESS provides fast, controllable power support to offset load variability during response events.

02

Slow or Manual Response

Load reduction often depends on people, processes, or manual switching, resulting in delayed or inconsistent response.

How BESS Helps

BESS can be automated via EMS based on grid signals, event instructions, or site load conditions.

03

Operational Disruption Risk

Curtailing HVAC, compressors, production lines, or essential systems may affect output, comfort, or safety.

How BESS Helps

BESS supplies energy during demand response events, reducing the need to shut down key operations.

04

Compliance & Performance Risk

Demand response programmes may require response levels, availability, duration, and verification.

How BESS Helps

BESS provides predictable and measurable dispatch to help meet response requirements.

How It Works

How BESS Supports Demand Response

Charge. Standby. Dispatch. Recover.

01

Charge

BESS charges during normal operating periods or lower-demand periods.

02

Standby

The system remains available to respond to grid events or programme instructions.

03

Dispatch

BESS discharges to reduce grid import while supporting facility loads.

04

Recover

After the event, the battery recharges and returns to standby mode.

Configurations

Typical Configurations

Behind the Meter Demand Response BESS

Behind-the-Meter Demand Response

BESS is installed at the facility side to reduce grid import during demand response events.

Solar BESS Demand Response

Solar + BESS Demand Response

Solar generation is stored and dispatched during grid peak events or high-demand periods.

BESS Generator Hybrid

BESS + Generator Hybrid

BESS reduces generator runtime while maintaining backup flexibility during longer events.

EMS Controlled Dispatch

EMS-Controlled Dispatch

The EMS receives event signals and controls BESS operation automatically.

Applications

Where Demand Response with BESS Delivers the Most Value

Demand response is most effective for facilities with high demand peaks, operational sensitivity, flexible loads, or the need to maintain continuity during grid events.

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Manufacturing Facilities

Reduce grid import without interrupting production lines, compressors or heavy equipment.

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Commercial Buildings

Support cooling, lifts, lighting and tenant comfort while reducing demand from the grid.

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Data Centres & Critical Infrastructure

Maintain uptime-sensitive operations while using BESS as a controlled flexibility asset.

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Industrial Parks

Coordinate flexible demand across multiple facilities, shared infrastructure or centralised energy systems.

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EV Charging Sites

Reduce peak grid draw while keeping charging operations available for users.

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Microgrids & Remote Sites

Improve local grid stability, reduce generator dependence and support power resilience.

Business Value

Turn Flexibility into Measurable Energy Value

BESS allows facilities to participate in demand response while improving control, reducing disruption and preparing for future energy market opportunities.

01

Revenue Opportunity

Unlock value from DR, interruptible load or future flexibility programmes.

02

Reduced Disruption

Respond to grid events without shutting down critical operations.

03

Reliable Dispatch

Use EMS-controlled BESS dispatch for predictable response performance.

04

Grid Support

Help reduce stress on the electricity network during peak or constrained periods.

05

Better Energy Control

Improve visibility over load behaviour, demand peaks and site flexibility.

06

Future-Ready Operations

Prepare your facility for dynamic tariffs, flexibility markets and decarbonisation targets.

Green Tenaga Approach

Engineered for Real Demand Response Conditions

We assess your site’s load profile, electrical infrastructure, critical loads and operational requirements before designing a BESS strategy that works in real operating conditions.

βœ“ Site load behaviour

βœ“ EMS control logic

βœ“ Required response capacity and duration

βœ“ Safety and compliance requirements

βœ“ Existing electrical infrastructure

βœ“ Monitoring and reporting needs

βœ“ Critical and non-critical loads

βœ“ Demand response requirements

Green Tenaga BESS demand response solution
Project Flow

From Load Profile to Verified Demand Response

01

Load Profile Review

Analyse historical demand, peak patterns and operational characteristics.

02

DR Opportunity Assessment

Identify demand response potential, event types and participation options.

03

BESS Sizing & Simulation

Model different scenarios to determine optimal BESS size and performance.

04

EMS & Control Design

Design energy management logic and response controls.

05

Deployment & Commissioning

Install, test and commission the BESS system for reliable DR performance.

06

Monitoring & Reporting

Continuous monitoring, reporting and performance optimisation.

Start Your Assessment

Ready to Turn Demand Flexibility
into Value?

Let Green Tenaga assess your site’s load profile and identify how BESS can support demand response, load shifting and operational resilience.