Peak-power reduction with 100 kW PV and battery combined system at Shonan Institute of Technology

The grid connected 100 kW PV and 345 kWh battery combined system introduced in 1998 at Shonan Institute of Technology has been investigated. The system, equipped with PV and large battery, has a peak cut function against the big surge in electric power consumption in summer as well as working as an emergency electric power source. The daily peak of power consumption during summer occurs at 2:00 p.m. This time does not coincide with the time of peak power generation. The use of the PV/battery combined peak cut function effectively cuts consumption by 7% during the peak consumption period.