10 Reasons: Take Control of the Grid with the Joule.System™

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Take Control

of the Grid

10reasons


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The power grid

is about to meet

the storage

technolog

revolution

and the world will

change forever.


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In the recent past

Electricit grids onl transmitted and distributed the suppl

of electricit generated.

Utilities had no options. Power was generated & transmitted

through the grid to match load.

Electricit users had no wa to control skrocketing energ

costs during peak demand hours.

Nowwe can store energ.

Nowwe can integrate energ from renewables.

Nowwe can control how we utilize power from the grid.

Todas world depends on read access to low cost, reliablepower. High-demand peaks are increasing, and electricit

users need new solutions to meet the energ demands of

the future. Demand Energ has the solutions for both utilit

operators and energ users.

Its calledJoule.System.


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Suppl

10

Electricity is

generated

Potential excess

power can be

used

Demand peaks &costs skyrocket


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Utilit Opertors: For utilities, the challenges of

demand peaks are a crisis in the making. Generation and

transmission grids are limited, and demand is growing.

For utilities, energ storage provides three criticalfunctions:

Anewresourcethatallowsexcessgeneratedelectricity

to be stored and saved;

Itcreatesareservoirofenergyavailabletothegrid

during peak usage periods;

Advanceddigitalinterfacesallowstoredenergyto

smooth out the highs and lows of consumption.

Lessen the highs and lows, and ou lessen the strain

on vital transmission sstems, meaning longer life for

equipment.

Electricit Users: Electricit costs could triple or more during

high-demand periods.

With electricit prices skrocketing, business and buildingownersarescramblingtondwaystobalanceandcontrol

the high-cost of demand charges during peak operating

hours.Asimpleideaistobuyenergywhenratesarelow,and

use that energ when peak rates hit. The answer is energ

storage. Control the suppl, and ou control our costs. The

solution is Joule.Sstem.


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Capacit

& Control

9

Optimize the

electricity supply

chain through

better equipment

utilization

Improve reserve

capacity


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The abilit to add new generation resources to the grid is a

challenge from both a capital and a regulator perspective.

Regulator requirements to improve operations and lower

carbonemissionsrequireutilitiesandbusinessestond

was to lower energ costs and utilize renewable energ

moreeciently.

Utilit Opertors: The Joule.Sstem gives utilities intelligent

power management for both load and generation, to better

optimize capacit in the electricit suppl chain. Known

as peak shaving, the Joule.Sstem keeps energ movingthrough the suppl chain around the clock, storing energ

o-peakandreleasingenergywhendemandishigh.During

the peak, demand is met from both generation and storage

capacit. Equipment utilization is improved, and the need to

increase energ through generation alone is greatl reduced.

Commercil Users: Peak shaving is the answer to reduce

demand charges and control the rising cost of energ.

Storing energ when prices are low and using that energ

during peak hours, gives commercial users the abilit to

moderate or eliminate high rates during peak-demand

periods.


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Transmission

8

Relieve

transmission

congestion

Integrate

renewables

Extend load

carrying

capacity of the

transmission

system

Defer

transmission &

distribution (T&D)

upgrades


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Utilit Opertors:Intelligentenergystorageallowsutilities

totakecontroloftransmissioncongestion,andstoreexcess

energ until it is needed. This keeps wind, water, solar

and other renewable energ generation moving through

transmission sstems at all-peak times, building reserves for

thenextdemandpeak.

Congestion ReliefAsmorerenewablesaredeployed,

congestion continues as new generation sources compete

forexistingtransmissioncapacity.Toooftenthepower

generated b renewable sources is lost when establishedsources of generation are in full operation.

Load Capacity Before energ storage technolog,

transmission loads were a series of peaks and valles

determinedbyusageonthegrid.Integratingintelligent

storage into a transmission sstem allows the load to be

better managed. Equipment stresses caused b variableloads are relieved, letting transmission equipment operate

at a more consistent level. Level transmission strain, and

youextendthelifeofyourequipment.

Electricit Users: Bu low. The Joule.Sstem chargesduring low cost hours, and releases stored energ during

high-demand hours. Known as time-of-use (TOU) energ

cost management, the Joule.Sstem gives ou the abilit

to save during high-rate hours, or to utilize power from

renewables like wind, water or solar.


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Reliabilit

7

Even out spikes &

surges

Reduce nancial

losses from

power quality

anomalies

Experience

reliability on

demand


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Utilit Opertors:Avoiddamagetotransmission

equipment.Evenoutspikesandsurges,andreducenancial

losses from power qualit anomalies. Joule.Sstem

algorithms automaticall respond to irregular power drops

and peaks, helping ou mitigate the risk of sstem failure.

On the transmission & distribution (T&D) side, there are

numerous cost-saving reasons for utilit owners to enhance

our grids reliabilit quotient b integrating energ storage

into our sstems. Having thousands of distributed energ

assetsincreasesreliabilityexponentiallycomparedtoacentralized sstem.

Butyourcustomersseeitdierently.Forthem,reliability

and satisfaction means less annual outage hours.

Electricit Users: When the power cant go out, stored

energ works in concert with the local grid to prevent peak

eventsthatcancausepoweroutages.Addingintelligent

energ storage to a back-up power sstem, improves

reliabilit. Scalable for an capacit load, the Joule.Sstem

gives ou the power to keep the lights on when ou need it

most.

Idealfor:Apartment communities, high rises, casinos,

senior centers, factories, data centers, hospitals,

medical centers and more.


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Utilization

6

Incorporate

renewables

Control power

uctuation

Build greener,

more reliable

microgrids


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Thenextgenerationofelectricitysupplyishere.Energy

storage sstems will unlock tremendous value in grid assets

now being underutilized, particularl renewable generation.

Utilit Opertors: Intheverynearfuture,energystoragewill change the wa utilities incorporate renewable energ

generation. Utilizing energ storage dedicated to wind, water

andsolarcreatesanexpandableeldofreadypower.This

helps utilities better match suppl with demand.

Commercil Users: On-site energ storage for building and

business owners ensures use of the best rates, maintains

read access to power, and incorporates renewable energ

generation sources at the local level.

Microrids: Microgrids, localized independent grid sstems,have long depended on fossil-fuel (diesel or oil) generation

tokeepelectricityowing.Ofteninremotelocations,many

microgrid operations have incorporated wind and solar

generation to lower dependence on fossil-fuels. Without

energ storage capabilities, the intermittenc of renewable

generation can overwhelm a small grid, causing sstem

failures or low utilization. The Joule.Sstem is changing that.

Working like a shock absorber, the Joule.Sstem charges

from the dnamic energ generated b wind or solar, and

distributes an even load to the grid.


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Operations

5

Streamline output

levels for longer

equipment life

Make your

back-up power

system smarter &

more reliable


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Utilit Opertors: TheJoule.Systemhelpsextend

utilit equipment life in dail use. Studies show that when

generation output is more constant, cost-of-service is

lowered. Fuel use, greenhouse gas and air emissions are

reduced.Thebenetscomemoreintofocusovertime.

Less equipment wear means lower maintenance costs and

extendedequipmentservicelife.

Power generation operating costs are reduced when

generation equipment has fewer starts and stops, and

operates consistentl at rated output levels.

Commercil Users: Ifthesuccessofyourbusiness

depends on consistent power, back-up sstems are a

requirement.

IncorporatingtheJoule.Systemintoyourback-uppower

structure helps ou save on fossil-fuel use. When power goes

down, and back-up generators kick in, the Joule.Sstem

can pull power from stored energ, lessening the need for

generation from fossil-fuels. Generators are enabled to run

atpeakeciency.Whileotherswaitfortheutilitycompanyto

restorepower,youcanbecondentthatyourbusinesswillcontinue in full operation.


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Conservation

4

Lower

dependence on

fossil fuels

Experience more

ecient energy

generation

Contribute to a

cleaner, greener

planet


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Lessening the carbon footprint of power generation is

aworldwidegoaltoday.IntegratingtheJoule.System

between generation sources and the grid helps reduce air

emissions, decrease fossil-fuel use, impacting conservation

insignicantways.

Storedelectricenergygeneratedusingecientandclean

powerplantsosetstheneedforlessecient,dirtier

on-peak generation. When storage is integrated into a grid

sstem, generation can be stabilized throughout a 24 hour

cycle.Storedelectricity,chargedatnightfromecientandcleanpowerplantgeneration,canbeusedtoosetthe

needtore-upoldergenerationsourcestomeethigh-

demand peaks.

Transmitting energ at night, when ambient temperatures

and T&D loading are relativel low, reduces sstem losses.

Then add improvements in renewables utilization, plusenhancedoperationeciencies.Theresultisacleaner,

greener, and more productive sstem from generation to

consumption.


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Integration

3

Energy storage

integration

with sources

of renewablegeneration

may be the

most important

innovation of

our time


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Renewable energ sources are rapidl being introduced

acrosstheglobe.Integratingintelligentenergystorageintoa

grid sstem that includes renewables opens a new world of

opportunities for both commercial users and utilities.

Reduces Output Vibilit IntegratingtheJoule.System,

intelligent energ storage eliminates the problems of

output variabilit. Variable power generated from wind

turbines or solar panels is fed into the storage unit, which

outputsaconstantreliableowofenergy.

The Solutio to Trsmissio Coestio Before

energ storage, the utilization of renewables was limited b

grid transmission. Toda, when a transmission grid is running

athighcapacity,renewableswereoftentakenolineand

their generation potential lost. The grid simpl cant handle

theexcess.Byaddingenergystoragetothesystem,windfarm and roof-top solar generation can be stored. When

transmission congestion lessens, stored energ is feed into

the grid as needed.


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Cost

2

Take advantage

of variable rate

structures

Save on electricity

Save on

equipment

replacement


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Eer hedi tool: Inlargemarkets,utilitiesareoering

arbitrage pricing, time-of-use and demand-rates for large

energ users. Due to the level of volatilit these pricing

structures present, energ usage management is critical.

Enterthe Joule.System.Iteliminatestherisk.Thesystems

Grid.Controller software makes intelligent decisions utilizing

energystorage.Ituseslowcostenergytoosetperiodsof

highdemandandexpensiveenergy.Thismitigatestherisk

to building and business owners, allowing them to realize

enormous savings.

Reduce or elimite demd chres: When demand

surges and suppl reacts to meet a dnamic load in real

time,itcreateseventsthatsignicantlytaxthedistribution

gridfortheutility.Theseeventscanbecomeveryexpensive

to building owners in the form of demand charges. The

Joule.Sstem uses stored energ to absorb these surges

inbuildingload.Itguardsagainsttheseconditionsinaway

thatyieldsbenetstoboththeutilityandtheend-user.

Sve power & sve the eviromet: Better for the

environment and for the budget, the Joule.Sstem helpsthegridworkmoreecientlyduringhigh-useandhigh-

rateperiods.Intelligentenergystoragehelpssmoothout

demand peaks, helping transmission equipment run more

ecientlyandreliably.


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Eciency&

the Future

1

Greater usage

of ecient base

generation

Capture more

renewable energy

See peak demand

usage charges

disappear


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The Joule.System qualifes under many Federal & State

Energy Eciency Programs.

Andthisisjustthebeginning

Tomeetthepowerdemandsofthenext20years,accessto

energywillhavetoimproveexponentially.Avibranteconomy

depends on it. With consumption booming, the need to

adopt decentralized power sources and grid-scalable

innovations is critical.

Energ storage and intelligent grid control are innovations

that will help meet the dnamic and growing demand for

power. Some think we need more of the same more

generators, more transmission lines, more distribution

transformers. But what we reall need is more control

achieved through a new set of tools.

Bringing balance to current generation and transmission

capabilitiesmeansmoreecientenergyusageandamore

responsive grid. Were talking about greater utilization of

energ from renewables and fossil-fuels. Were talking

about greater control and intelligent management of

how energ is delivered and consumed. Were talking

aboutsmootherowofelectricitythatcreatesenormous

ecienciesthroughthegrid,end-to-end.


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Were talking about

a revolution.

The revolution of

electricit on demand.

Anditsaboutto

change the world.

Joule.Sstem

By DEManD EnERgy

Grid.CotrollerSoftware that manages

megawatt, utility-scalenetworks of distributed

devices.

Grid.BlcerAn energy storage

device that brings

together advanced

battery technology with

an innovative power

conversion switch.


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The Joule.sytem i an intelligent electricity

torage ytem.

More than the evolution of the power grid, the Joule.Sstemis a revolution in electricit control for utilit grid operators

and commercial end-users.

The Joule.Sstem embodies two advanced technolog

platforms: the Grid.ControllerTM and Grid.BalancerTM

available as an integrated sstem or as individual

componentstoenhanceexistingsystems.

TheJoule.System is your complete solution.


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