The Large-Scale Organized Distribution (GDO) and supermarkets face unique energy challenges. Refrigerated display cases, constant lighting, and air-conditioning systems generate extremely high and continuous energy consumption, 365 days a year. Operating margins in the retail sector are often thin, and energy costs represent one of the most impactful cost items. The adoption of energy storage systems integrated with photovoltaics is the most effective strategy to transform this cost into a competitive advantage.
WECO’s BESS systems provide supermarkets with powerful tools for energy optimization. The “peak shaving” function is particularly valuable: WECO batteries intervene to cover demand peaks (for example, when refrigeration compressors start up simultaneously), avoiding the breach of contracted power thresholds and the associated penalties. Moreover, solar energy stored during the day can be used to power lighting and refrigeration during the evening and night hours, maximizing self-consumption and reducing grid draw.
Safety and reliability are non-negotiable requirements for large-scale retail. A prolonged blackout can cause the loss of thousands of euros’ worth of perishable goods. WECO systems, based on the safe LiFePO4 chemistry, offer advanced backup features that guarantee the continuity of power supply to refrigerated display cases and point-of-sale systems in case of emergency. With centralized multi-site management offered by the WECO cloud, facility managers can monitor and optimize the energy efficiency of an entire chain of stores from a single platform.
Cut your store’s energy costs and protect your merchandise with WECO systems. Visit the contact page to discover our retail solutions.
