# XL-BYG Brejnholt achieves energy savings and sustainability with optimized forklift charging

> XL-BYG Brejnholt charges its forklifts when power is cheapest and the solar panels deliver, for an estimated 30% saving on the trucks' electricity bill.

URL: https://optipeople.com/blog/xl-byg-brejnholt-achieves-energy-savings-and-sustainability-with-optimized-forklift-charging

OptiPeople Team, 2024-12-10

## At a glance

XL-BYG Brejnholt uses OptiPeople Data Platform to reduce energy consumption and support its move toward full fossil-free operation. The collaboration is estimated to have cut the electricity bills for its trucks by around 30%.

## How OptiPeople Data Platform is used

The setup is designed to optimize forklift charging and give the business a stronger energy overview.

It includes:

- automatic forklift charging when electricity is cheapest
- no need to change employee behavior
- measurement of electricity, water, and heating
- a main meter for energy data

## The result

The solution supports:

- an estimated 30% saving on electricity bills for the trucks
- charging forklifts using solar energy
- ROI calculations on energy initiatives and subsidy opportunities
- savings on additional amperage at the site, for example for electric vehicles
- the possibility of selling standby services
- charging with minimal CO2 emissions
- use of a logbook function