Saft, a global leader in advanced battery technology and a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has launched EnerShift, an integrated energy solution designed for energy-intensive industrial facilities. The new offering combines battery energy storage, financing options and electricity trading to help factories optimize energy consumption, reduce electricity bills and improve financial returns. EnerShift enables industrial operators to finance, deploy and optimize battery energy storage systems (BESS) while generating additional revenue through participation in electricity markets. The integrated solution addresses key financial and operational challenges faced by manufacturers seeking more flexible, affordable and sustainable energy systems.The offering builds on Saft’s expertise in advanced battery technologies, energy management, financing solutions and electricity market optimization. The company can support customers throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial feasibility studies and business case assessments to financing, equipment installation and long-term operational management.One of EnerShift’s major advantages is its ability to generate additional economic value from battery storage through electricity market participation. By intelligently managing battery charging and discharging according to market conditions, industrial facilities can optimize electricity purchases, benefit from price fluctuations and maximize the value of their energy flexibility. This allows businesses to generate additional revenue without increasing the operational workload of their on-site teams.“Many industrial companies understand the operational benefits of energy storage, but financing and profitability often remain barriers to investment. Our objective is to help customers not only deploy battery systems but also maximize their economic return throughout the asset’s lifetime”, said Vincent Le Quintrec, ESS Sales Director at Saft.Saft’s Bordeaux project showcases EnerShift’s benefitsSaft is demonstrating the EnerShift model through an industrial-scale energy storage project at its Bordeaux production facility in France. The installation combines a 9 MWh battery energy storage system with advanced energy management software and electricity trading capabilities.By optimizing electricity consumption and adjusting battery charging and discharging schedules according to market conditions, the Bordeaux facility is targeting approximately 15% annual savings on its electricity costs. Including additional financial benefits generated through electricity market participation, the project is expected to achieve a payback period of approximately five years. Beyond reducing energy expenses, the installation is designed to strengthen the facility’s operational resilience and support Saft’s broader decarbonization objectives. The project demonstrates how battery storage can improve industrial energy efficiency while creating additional economic opportunities.EnerShift boosts industrial competitivenessBeyond lowering electricity bills, the multiple revenue streams generated by battery storage can improve investment returns and shorten payback periods for industrial operators. These systems can become strategic assets that enhance energy security, improve operational reliability, accelerate the transition toward cleaner energy and create lasting competitive advantages.By combining advanced battery technology, financing solutions and energy market optimization, Saft aims to make industrial energy storage more accessible and financially attractive. EnerShift also highlights the growing importance of energy flexibility in helping manufacturers manage electricity price fluctuations, improve productivity and achieve their sustainability targets.