Buddy Bear Car Wash Profile

Buddy Bear Car Wash – Broadview, IL

Car washes are a unique energy challenge because they use power in short, intense bursts when blowers and pumps activate. These "spiky" loads lead to disproportionately high utility bills. Buddy Bear Car Wash solved this by installing 1,000kW of storage. The battery acts as a "buffer," providing the high-intensity power needed for each wash while the utility meter sees a smooth, low level of consumption. This innovative application shows how even small-footprint commercial businesses can use large-scale battery technology to radically improve their margins.