Avoiding costly peaks in demand

ZF leverages the benefits of autonomous peak load management, resulting in sustained reductions in energy costs
Energy prices continue to rise and peak loads can quickly become a very expensive headache. For a company, exceeding contractually agreed base loads by just a single megawatt can drive up electricity costs by a six-figure number.
The ZF Forum building with the ZF logo prominently displayed in front, symbolizing the company's commitment to managing and optimizing demand peaks in automotive and industrial sectors.
ZF logo featuring blue text and a circular design
The ZF logo, with blue text and a circular design, represents a global leader in driveline and chassis technology, as well as active and passive safety technology. Discover how ZF's innovative solutions can enhance automotive performance and safety, in collaboration with GFT.
Client
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
ZF is a global technology company and supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. The corporation allows vehicles to see, think and act. Spanning four fields of technology – vehicle motion control, integrated safety, automated driving and electric vehicles – ZF offers comprehensive products and software not only to established vehicle manufacturers, but also to newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. It electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.

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“SPHINX OPEN was the only system to enable us to hit our ambitious peak load management targets for reducing energy consumption. That’s a genuine USP.”

Christoph Weippert
Head of Energy Management
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
ZF logo featuring blue text and a circular design
The ZF logo, with blue text and a circular design, represents a global leader in driveline and chassis technology, as well as active and passive safety technology. Discover how ZF's innovative solutions can enhance automotive performance and safety, in collaboration with GFT.

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