No. Companies with a constant peak load, a limited grid connection, or the ambition to become more independent from the power grid also benefit from a battery container. The scale and configuration are tailored to the energy profile of the organization.

Outside peak times, a battery container can be used to purchase and store electricity when prices are low, and supply it back to the grid when demand — and prices — are high. This creates an additional revenue stream from capacity that would otherwise remain idle.

This concerns a 1-megawatt battery container, installed on the ice rink premises and connected to the existing, high-capacity grid connection.

This depends on the usage, but CE, IEC 62619 and (during transport) UN 3480/3481 and ADR are critical for safe storage and transport.

Not as standard. Only battery containers intended for transport must comply with ADR regulations.

For stationary storage, PGS 37 is leading, with requirements for fire compartmentalization, detection, and ventilation. In addition, NEN 3140 applies to electrical safety, among others.

UN 3480 is for loose lithium-ion batteries, UN 3481 for batteries integrated into or packaged with equipment. Both concern transport, not storage.

Yes, within the EU, a CE marking is required to demonstrate that the product complies with safety and environmental standards.

The investment varies significantly depending on the required power and desired storage capacity. ChargeBlock works with modular battery containers that are scalable to the specific situation. The payback period averages between 3 and 6 years for industrial applications.

The required capacity depends on the magnitude and duration of your peaks. As a rule of thumb, the battery must be able to supply sufficient energy to cover the peak during the fifteen-minute window. An energy analysis of your consumption data is the most reliable method to determine the correct capacity.