Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Reduce Peak Demand Costs | Eliminate Downtime | Optimize Energy Use
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for Ontario Manufacturers
Custom-engineered BESS solutions that help Class A energy users reduce Global Adjustment charges, protect critical operations, and build long-term energy resilience.
Top Energy Challenges Solved by BESS
Battery Energy Storage Systems address the most critical energy challenges facing Ontario manufacturers today
01.
Global Adjustment (GA) Elimination
For Class A industrial customers, Circuit Energy’s BESS system is precision-scheduled to discharge during the IESO’s 5 Coincidental Peaks (5CP), effectively removing your GA charges period Estimated value of $400,000 per MW-year in savings.
02.
Power Quality and Reliability
A properly designed BESS provides immediate ride-through support for sags, swells, and interruptions—protecting sensitive equipment and avoiding production loss.
99.9% uptime protection
03.
Downtime Prevention
Unplanned shutdowns due to grid issues can cost industrial facilities $260,000+ per hour. BESS helps maintain uptime and production continuity during grid events.
Eliminate costly downtime
04.
Demand Response (DR) Revenue
Integrated with Circuit Energy’s associated approved DR aggregator, our systems enroll you into your regional DR program. This allows your BESS to generate recurring revenue by responding to grid events while maintaining facility uptime. A 2hr BESS offers an estimated value of $33,000 per MW-year in revenues.
05.
Energy Arbitrage with MRP Opportunities
Ontario’s Market Renewal Program (MRP) introduces real-time pricing signals that BESS can leverage to charge during off-peak hours and discharge when prices spike. This dynamic arbitrage strategy maximizes return on stored energy in alignment with the new market design. An estimated value of $28,000 per MW-year.
With every BESS solution provided by Circuit Energy, you will be enrolled into a
NeuraCharge solution. NeuraCharge™ is an AI-powered energy management and
optimization platform designed to maximize the value of your very capable asset. Built
on Edgecom Energy’s expertise in data science, machine learning, and electrical
engineering, NeuraCharge™ provides real-time control, monitoring, and automation.
Key Attributes
Who Should Consider BESS?
Battery Energy Storage is most beneficial for facilities with high energy demands and critical operational requirements.
Industries Best Suited for BESS
Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities operate under strict regulatory and quality assurance protocols that demand highly stable environmental and process conditions. Unplanned power outages or fluctuations can interrupt sensitive processes such as mixing, drying, and cleanroom operations, leading to costly product loss, compliance issues, and production delays. Maintaining consistent HVAC, air filtration, and automation systems is non-negotiable.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) provide a resilient layer of power protection by ensuring clean, uninterrupted electricity to critical systems. In addition to backup support, BESS helps pharmaceutical facilities manage high demand charges and optimize energy use across production cycles. This enhances both operational reliability and cost control—without compromising product integrity or compliance standards.
Plastics manufacturing facilities, particularly those involved in extrusion and injection molding, rely on steady, uninterrupted power for precise temperature and pressure control. Power fluctuations or short outages can lead to product defects, material loss, and unscheduled maintenance. In many cases, these plants are also exploring ways to future-proof their operations with electrification or renewables.
A BESS installation can support these facilities by conditioning power to smooth out voltage dips and surges, protecting sensitive equipment and maintaining consistent output quality. It also enables load shifting and energy optimization, laying the groundwork for integrating solar or other on-site generation systems.
Food processors and cold storage facilities are especially vulnerable to power interruptions. Unplanned outages can compromise refrigeration systems, leading to spoilage, contamination risks, and regulatory compliance issues. These facilities also tend to experience high energy use during specific production cycles, which can trigger costly Global Adjustment charges.
With BESS, food and beverage plants can ensure backup power for critical systems like refrigeration, while also flattening peak demand by strategically discharging stored energy during expensive periods. This not only protects perishable inventory but also reduces energy costs and increases overall operational resilience.
Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities operate under strict regulatory and quality assurance protocols that demand highly stable environmental and process conditions. Unplanned power outages or fluctuations can interrupt sensitive processes such as mixing, drying, and cleanroom operations, leading to costly product loss, compliance issues, and production delays. Maintaining consistent HVAC, air filtration, and automation systems is non-negotiable.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) provide a resilient layer of power protection by ensuring clean, uninterrupted electricity to critical systems. In addition to backup support, BESS helps pharmaceutical facilities manage high demand charges and optimize energy use across production cycles. This enhances both operational reliability and cost control—without compromising product integrity or compliance standards.
Our Turnkey BESS Delivery Process
As an experienced EPC firm, Circuit Energy delivers end-to-end BESS projects tailored to your facility’s energy goals
Energy & Power Quality Assessment
Comprehensive load analysis, GA modeling, and detailed site audits to understand your facility's unique energy profile and optimization opportunities.
System Design & Financial Modeling
Custom BESS design with detailed ROI analysis, payback calculations, and integration strategy tailored to your operational requirements.
Installation & Utility Coordination
Turnkey deployment with full project management, utility coordination, commissioning, and testing to ensure seamless integration.
Monitoring & Lifecycle Support
Real-time performance tracking, continuous optimization, preventive maintenance, and ongoing technical support throughout the system lifecycle.
