Commercial peak demand control
Focus: demand charges and operational predictability
Dispatch
A mid-size commercial site experienced short, high peaks driven by HVAC staging and morning startup. Lugovum reviewed 15-minute demand history to identify peak timing consistency and recommended a dispatch strategy that targeted a narrow window rather than cycling throughout the day. Controls used a demand threshold with a conservative ramp rate to avoid oscillation and to protect equipment.
Verification approach
Performance was evaluated by comparing maximum interval demand and the count of threshold exceedances before and after commissioning. Operators also tracked battery state of charge at the start of the window to ensure the asset remained prepared for the peak event.
Solar self-consumption uplift
Focus: reduce midday export and evening import
Integration
A site with on-site solar had recurring midday export while importing during evening operations. The storage plan prioritized capturing excess PV and discharging during a defined evening window, while respecting export limits and maintaining a configurable reserve. Lugovum helped map meter points so import, export, PV output, and battery power were visible in a single dashboard for operations.
Verification approach
The team tracked self-consumption ratio and grid import during the evening window, using normalized energy metrics to account for seasonal solar variation. Alerts were set for unexpected export and for charging that occurred outside PV production hours.
Backup for essential loads
Focus: outage readiness and defined runtime
Resilience
A facility needed continuity for critical circuits without attempting to cover the entire building. Lugovum worked with the team to define essential loads, map transfer behavior, and establish reserve settings that balanced daily efficiency goals with outage readiness. The commissioning plan included simulated transfer tests and documented recovery steps for operators.
Verification approach
Success criteria included transfer time, stable inverter output under step loads, and measured runtime using representative essential load profiles. A monthly check confirmed reserve behavior and communications health to reduce surprises during real events.
Multi-site monitoring playbook
Focus: standardized KPIs and alert thresholds
Operations
A portfolio of similar sites needed consistent reporting across storage assets from different vendors. Lugovum defined a KPI set that could be derived from common telemetry: energy charged/discharged, peak import, dispatch compliance, and availability. The operations team received a playbook describing how to interpret alerts, validate meter mapping, and document anomalies for vendor follow-up.
Verification approach
The KPI framework was validated by selecting a subset of sites for deep review, confirming data quality, and reconciling reported power with utility interval data. This ensured the monthly report reflected reality, not just controller intent.
