How an Industrial Facility Saved 30% on Energy Costs with LiFePO4 Batteries

Jophine Hemor
Dec 26, 2025
2 min read

As energy prices rise and industries push toward sustainability, businesses are turning to smarter energy storage solutions. LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries have become a preferred choice for large facilities looking to cut costs, improve reliability, and support renewable energy integration.

This highlights how one industrial facility achieved a 30% reduction in energy costs by upgrading its outdated energy storage system to a modern LiFePO4-based solution.

Background: The Facility’s Energy Challenges

A mid-sized manufacturing plant was facing several energy-related issues:

High monthly electricity bills
Frequent peak-demand charges from the utility company
Unreliable backup generators leading to costly production interruptions
Inefficient lead-acid battery banks with short lifespans

The company needed a solution that improved operational efficiency while reducing long-term energy expenses.

The Solution: Upgrading to LiFePO4 Energy Storage

The facility replaced its old lead-acid system with a modern LiFePO4 server rack battery setup, powered by Orient Power’s 51.2V 25KWh LiFePO4 server rack battery with the following advantages:

1. Peak Shaving and Load Management

The new system stores power during off-peak hours—when electricity is cheaper—and discharges it during peak periods. This alone resulted in major savings on utility costs.

2. Higher Efficiency = Lower Energy Waste

LiFePO4 batteries provide up to 95%+ round-trip efficiency, ensuring more stored energy is actually used.

3. Reliable Backup Power

During sudden outages, the LiFePO4 battery system kicked in instantly, preventing production downtime and equipment damage.

4. Longer Lifespan

The facility no longer deals with annual battery replacements. LiFePO4 batteries typically last 10+ years with over 7000 cycles, drastically lowering maintenance expenses.