What is a central Electric thermal storage system?
The heat storage device is equipped with high-density ceramic bricks. These are designed to capture the maximum amount of heat during low energy consumption periods and to release this energy during peak consumption times, simultaneously turning off the heating elements. The reason is straightforward.
With the D Rate offered by Hydro-Québec, electricity costs less during off-peak hours. Thus, by accumulating heat during these times and stopping electricity consumption during high demand hours, using the stored energy allows for significant savings.
