Peak Shaving/Energy Arbitrage
MSOs and other service providers are increasingly using energy storage to reduce power costs through peak shaving — drawing from stored energy during high-rate periods and recharging when rates are low.
Legacy batteries weren’t built for this. Lead-acid systems are limited by short lifespans and low cycle counts, while lithium-ion, though more capable, still struggles with the demands of daily cycling and sustained energy arbitrage.
Hybrid supercapacitors change the equation. Designed for frequent, high-power charge and discharge, they enable CSPs to operate inside plant, outside plant, and mobile sites on stored energy during peak hours — cutting energy costs without compromising uptime.
ATX’s Areca™ Element Hybrid Supercapacitors deliver next-generation energy storage purpose-built for peak shaving. With long life, high cycle durability, and safe backup power, Areca Element helps operators lower operating expenses while maintaining network reliability.
Energy Arbitrage
SOLUTION & BENEFITS
- Safe, no risk of thermal runaway or chemical leak with normal use
- Decrease annual energy costs through peak shaving and other energy arbitrage applications
- Get optimal performance with 100% depth of discharge, up to 20K roundtrip cycles, wide operating temperature ranges and lighter weight
- Minimize OpEx — little to no maintenance required and reduced energy costs can be achieved via peak shaving
- Help achieve sustainability goals and improve resource circularity with a 20-year lifespan and fully recyclable materials
Independent Testing Proves ATX Energy Storage is the Safe Choice
When it comes to safety and durability, Hybrid Supercapacitors are considered the safest and most durable energy storage solution available. And now there’s proof. ATX recently contracted an industry-leading, third-party lab — Energy Assurance, a part of Element Material Technology — to run ATX’s Areca™ Hybrid Supercapacitors through a series of abusive tests to validate their safety.
Slammed, Dropped and Punctured with a Nail. Learn how ATX’s Areca Hybrid Supercapacitors withstood a series of third-party-conducted safety tests.
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