The use of Commercial Battery Storage is indispensable in the meantime. Rising grid fees, new load profiles due to electrification, and growing demands on supply security present companies with strategic challenges. How these can be solved in practice was shown at the information evening „Energy & Future 2026“, who at January 22, 2026 at the headquarters of COEBIZ GmbH took place in Coesfeld.
Following a highly requested appointment for private clients and agricultural businesses, the second event was specifically aimed at Commercial and Industrial Customers. Philipp Erkes and Luca Bermpohl from CUBE CONCEPTS were invited as guest speakers and presented concrete application examples for battery storage, energy management, and integrated energy concepts.
Why Battery Storage is Indispensable for Businesses
The evening's discussions made it clear that many companies are shifting their focus: away from individual production facilities, towards holistic energy systems with Battery storage in commerce as a key element. They not only enable the buffering of self-generated solar power but, above all, the targeted Peak load reduction, the optimization of network charges and the increase in operational supply security. Especially against the background of new regulatory frameworks and rising service prices, Flexibility in electricity procurement to an economic success factor.
Practical Example from Logistics: How E-Mobility Changes Load Profiles
As part of our presentation, Philipp Erkes presented a real-world use case from the logistics industry. The starting point was a company with clearly defined loading windows for e-trucks I am on a two-shift system. The analysis showed how much load profiles can change due to electrification. The previous maximum power consumption of around 300 kW rose due to charging needs to over 1.000 kW Without battery storage, this would have significant implications for performance prices and grid fees – with potential additional costs in the six-figure range per year. This impressively demonstrated that electrification in the commercial sector requires an intelligent energy system.
Contracting models as a cost-effective alternative to in-house investment
Another focus of our guest lecture was the question of suitable implementation models. Alongside classic investment solutions, Luca Bermpohl presented in particular the ContractingModel for commercial battery storage, which met with great interest. This enables many companies to use modern storage and PV solutions, without own capital to lock in. Predictable energy costs, reduced risks, and the offloading of technical and regulatory complexities make Contracting a strategically attractive option—especially for energy-intensive businesses.
Conclusion: Battery storage in commercial settings as a strategic competitive factor
The „Energy & Future 2026“ information evening clearly showed that battery storage in commercial applications is long past being just a supplementary technology. It is a central component of modern energy strategies to limit rising energy costs, safely integrate new loads, and position companies resiliently against future market and regulatory developments.
CUBE CONCEPTS thanks the COEBIZ GmbH for the invitation and the trusting cooperation, as well as for all participants for the intensive exchange and practical discussions.
Photo from left: Luca Bermpohl, Philipp Erkes (both CUBE CONCEPTS), Martin Rosendahl (BESSr GmbH), Henrik Schemmer, Felix Lefering (both COEBIZ GmbH)