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Self-consumption optimization maximizes the use of local PV electricity — reducing grid consumption, CO₂ emissions, and energy costs through storage and load management.
Self-consumption optimization describes all technical and organizational measures aimed at ensuring that as much self-generated electricity as possible is consumed directly at the place of generation. The goal is to increase the self-consumption rate, reduce grid electricity consumption, and thereby lower costs and CO₂ emissions.
Photovoltaic systems generate electricity depending on solar irradiation — often at times when a company’s electricity demand is still low (e.g. in the morning). In order to make better use of this generation, the following measures are used:
• Control of loads: e.g. cooling systems or charging infrastructure
• Battery storage systems: for temporary storage and use outside PV generation periods
• Load shifting: shifting electricity consumption over time
• Energy Management Systems (EMS): dynamically optimize charging times, device operation, and storage strategies
• Commercial companies with PV systems and flexible loads (e.g. compressed air, cooling)
• PV and battery storage combinations for use even outside sunny periods
• Dynamic electricity tariffs: shifting consumption to periods of high on-site generation
• Tenant electricity and district solutions to maximize local electricity use
• Self-consumption rate (%): share of generated PV electricity that is used on site
• Electricity cost savings (€/year): savings due to reduced grid electricity consumption
• Storage capacity (kWh): relevant for using electricity over time
• CO₂ savings (t CO₂/year): savings achieved by using green self-generated electricity instead of grid electricity
Self-consumption optimization significantly increases the economic efficiency of photovoltaic systems — especially in combination with storage systems, controllable loads, and intelligent energy management. Companies benefit from lower energy costs, greater independence, and an improved CO₂ balance. Optimization is a central component of modern, sustainable energy and investment strategies.
