The 15-Minute Trap

One Single Peak Costs You a Fortune. Every Year.

In Germany, 15 minutes determine your entire grid fees for 12 months. One forgotten machine start, one simultaneous equipment ramp-up – and your electricity bill explodes.

€2,400

Additional cost per MW peak – every year, for just 15 minutes of inattention

How the 15-Minute Trap Works

Normal
PEAK!
Entire Year 15 Min

Your grid fees are measured at your highest 15-minute peak of the year. One mistake, 365 days of penalty.

30%
Of electricity costs are grid fees
€50K+
Avg. savings per year
15 Min
Warning before peak
Auto
Load shifting

Without Peak Load Management...

These scenarios cost companies thousands of euros daily

Spitzenkosten

Exploding Peak Costs

A single 15-minute peak determines your grid fees for 12 months. €2,400 per MW – recurring every year.

+€15,000/year
Blindspot

Hidden Blindspots

HVAC, EV charging, and production start simultaneously. Nobody sees the peak coming – until the bill arrives.

Flying blind
Ineffizienz

Systemic Inefficiency

Machines, compressors, and cooling systems run uncoordinated. Flexible loads are not optimized.

+€12,000/year

With Stromfee.AI Peak Load Management

Proactive warning instead of reactive billing

Prediction

AI Load Prediction

Our AI detects incoming peaks 15 minutes before they happen. Enough time to take countermeasures.

96h forecast
Automation

Automatic Load Control

Flexible loads are automatically throttled or delayed – without production interruption.

-30% peaks
Optimization

Peak Optimization

Battery storage actively shaves demand peaks. The peak is caught, not billed.

€2,400/MW saved

Your Savings in Numbers

€2.400
Per MW avoided peak
Recurring every year
30%
Lower grid fees
Through peak reduction
€50K+
Avg. savings (mid-size)
For 2-5 MW connection
<12
Months ROI
Fast payback

Technical Features

Enterprise-grade load management for industry and commerce

15-Minuten-Intervall

15-Minute Precision

Exact interval measurement – just like your grid operator. No more surprises.

BESS Integration

BESS Integration

Seamless connection of battery storage for active peak shaving.

Demand Response

Demand Response

Bidirectional grid connection for active participation in balancing markets.

Billing

Transparent Billing

Detailed breakdown of all avoided peaks and cost savings.

Scheduling

Smart Scheduling

Optimized machine runtimes based on load forecast and tariffs.

ROI Calculator

ROI Calculator

Calculate your individual savings potential in seconds.

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FAQ

Common questions about peak load management

What are demand peaks and why do they cost so much?

In Germany, grid fees are calculated based on the highest 15-minute average of the year. This peak determines your capacity charges for 12 months – even if it only occurs once.

How much can I save?

For each avoided MW peak, you save approx. €2,400/year in grid fees. Typical industrial operations with 2-5 MW connections can save €30,000-€80,000/year.

Do I need special hardware?

No, we integrate with your existing infrastructure (Modbus, OPC-UA, PLC). Often a software upgrade to your energy management system is sufficient.

Will my production be affected?

No. We only control flexible loads like HVAC, charging infrastructure, or compressed air systems. Critical production processes remain untouched.

How quickly does the system pay for itself?

Typically under 12 months. With high demand peaks and large connections, often within 6 months.

Does this work with battery storage?

Yes, optimally even! BESS can actively "shave" demand peaks by injecting power when needed. Peaks are never recorded in the first place.