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We take power for granted — until the facility goes dark. A production line stops. A cold storage system fails. A critical server crashes. Suddenly, what seemed like a simple utility becomes a business-critical lifeline. That's where commercial and industrial battery systems step in — not just as emergency backup, but as smart energy management for the modern economy.

We work on developing commercial and industrial battery energy storage systems (C&I BESS) — building-scale power assets that sit behind the meter, integrated directly into facilities like manufacturing plants, data centers, hospitals, and distribution warehouses. These systems are designed to charge during off-peak hours when electricity is cheaper and discharge during peak demand periods — cutting costs while ensuring uninterrupted operations.

They don't just store power — they give businesses control over their energy destiny.

Why does energy independence matter?

The more connected our economy becomes, the more vulnerable it gets to grid disruptions. Peak demand charges can devastate operating budgets. Power outages can shut down entire production cycles. But business operations never stop — and they need reliable, cost-effective power around the clock.

C&I BESS helps:

  • Reduce demand charges by shaving peak usage.
  • Provide backup power during outages.
  • Enable load shifting to take advantage of time-of-use rates.
  • Support on-site solar by storing excess generation.
  • Participate in grid services for additional revenue streams.

Smart, scalable, and site-specific

These aren't one-size-fits-all solutions — they're customized systems that integrate with existing electrical infrastructure, from small retail locations to massive industrial complexes. They respond to real-time energy pricing, weather forecasts, and operational schedules to optimize when to charge, discharge, or hold power in reserve.

And because they're designed for commercial environments, they can be installed with minimal disruption to ongoing operations — often online within weeks of installation.

Building real savings, not just promises

We're not talking about future possibilities — we're installing systems today that deliver immediate cost savings and operational resilience. We handle everything from energy audits and system sizing to installation and ongoing optimization services.

This is part of the bigger transformation: building facilities that are energy-smart, cost-optimized, and operationally resilient in an increasingly volatile energy landscape.

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Hi I’m Christos. A scientist turned entrepreneur in Switzerland. I build and scale next generation energy storage ventures. My side hustle; I inspire, educate and accelerate ambitious minds worldwide to turn expertise into equity - and knowledge into profit.

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