Peak ShavingÂ
Bend without waiting for a larger grid connection
Grid congestion is increasingly limiting the growth of manufacturing companies. Peak Shaving makes it possible to operate a powerful electric press brake on a significantly smaller grid connection.
In many regions, a new or upgraded electrical connection is difficult to obtain, expensive or simply not available in the short term. At the same time, it is normally the short power peaks during bending that determine the required capacity of the grid connection, even though the average energy consumption of an electric press brake is relatively low.
Peak Shaving combines proven E-Brake technology with local energy storage and intelligent energy management. Instead of drawing peak power directly from the grid, energy is stored locally and released precisely when it is needed.
The challenge: grid capacity as a production constraint
More and more production sites are facing:
- Grid congestion in their region;
- Long waiting times for a new or upgraded grid connection;
- Unpredictable or limited availability of grid capacity;
- Investment plans being delayed by electrical infrastructure rather than production requirements.
How Peak Shaving works
The machine reduces the peak power required during bending by drawing part of the required energy from a local energy buffer instead of directly from the grid.
This enables the E-Brake to operate on a significantly smaller grid connection without compromising performance.
The concept is currently being demonstrated on a 35-ton E-Brake, with the ambition of ultimately operating the machine on a single-phase 230V/16A connection instead of a heavier three-phase industrial connection.
Why this matters now
At production sites where grid capacity is restricting growth, Peak Shaving creates the opportunity to install high-performance bending technology without having to wait for major electrical infrastructure upgrades.
The local energy buffer also provides a more stable power supply for the machine itself.
Peak Shaving therefore builds on the sustainable positioning of the E-Brake series: not only energy-efficient in operation, but also better prepared for an energy landscape in which available and stable grid capacity is increasingly becoming a limiting factor.
Who is this innovation for?
Peak Shaving is particularly relevant if you:
- Are dealing with grid congestion or a limited grid connection at your site;
- Have investment plans that are being restricted by electrical infrastructure;
- Want to invest in an electric press brake without waiting for a larger grid connection;
- Are looking for a more stable energy supply for your production process;
- Consider sustainability and energy efficiency when selecting new machinery.
Could Peak Shaving work for your situation?
Want to know what Peak Shaving could mean for your production site? We would be happy to discuss the possibilities with you.
Vote for Peak Shaving
Peak Shaving has been nominated for the EuroBLECH Award 2026. Cast your vote too!
Nominated in the category:
Sustainable & Resource-Efficient Production
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