The electricity grid in the Netherlands is under great pressure. The growing demand for power from the rise of electric vehicles, heat pumps, gasless cooking and the construction of new homes and businesses requires quick solutions.
Grid operator Stedin is working closely with the Drechtsteden to address this problem. Consider expanding the network with new transformer houses, in carefully chosen locations to minimize disruption.
But what can you do yourself to contribute to more efficient use of the power grid while controlling your energy costs?
At Energy Excellent, we have practical solutions and advice that relieve both your business and the electrical grid. Find out below how to apply energy control, why an energy management system is essential, and how smart storage with batteries can help your organization deal with the increasing demand for power.
What can you do yourself against load on the power grid?
Energy management allows you to use available energy optimally, which you can do through an Energy Management System. Zo laad je bijvoorbeeld laadpalen op, wanneer er veel zonne-energie is en worden bepaalde processen tijdelijk uitgezet om pieken op het elektriciteitsnet te verminderen.
Note! However, these features often require the purchase of separate modules.
How do you realize this?
Map your energy consumption and analyze whether your business processes can run at different times. Examine whether you can control appliances and whether you have enough budget for energy control
Implement an energy management system that works well with your equipment and processes. Determine where you can use energy flexibly and adjust processes and devices accordingly.
Make sure your equipment switches automatically based on energy supply and monitor consumption to assess the effectiveness of the measures.
Aggravation of a connection
Above we talked about what you can do to lighten the electricity grid, but there are also situations where you as an organization will be using more electricity.
When organizations want to use more power, such as by installing a heat pump or a charging station for an electric car, they often need to request an increase in their connection.
The grid operator must then assess whether the local power grid can handle this additional load. In many areas, this currently leads to long waiting times, as the grid must be weighted before more capacity is available. As a result, there is a high probability that an attenuation will be rejected.
A battery can provide a smart solution here. This acts as a buffer between the grid and your consumption. During quiet hours, usually at night when there is little demand for power, the battery recharges. Then this stored energy can be used during peak times. This significantly reduces the maximum load on the power grid.
There are other advantages to using a battery. Not only does it help spread energy use better throughout the day, but it can also lead to cost savings because you can purchase more power during the cheaper off-peak hours.
We can support you in this! Whether you need advice on purchasing a battery, help with implementation, or monitoring your energy consumption with our energy monitoring system, we are ready to help you optimize your energy management.
Rental battery
A rental battery can be an ideal solution for organizations that want flexibility in their energy use without making large investments. This makes it an attractive option for companies that need to move quickly in an energy market that is constantly changing. In addition, a rental battery offers unique advantages for businesses facing grid congestion or connection limitations.
When a grid operator cannot authorize a grid upgrade because of grid overload, a rental battery can provide a temporary and effective solution. It still allows companies to grow or expand their business processes despite the limitations of the current grid connection. This provides a valuable bridge while waiting for the necessary reinforcement. For example, a rental battery can accommodate peaks in energy consumption by storing energy during off-peak hours and releasing it at times of high demand.
In addition, a rental battery offers flexibility because the capacity can be easily adjusted to meet the changing needs of your organization. This means companies can scale up or down without the large cost of purchasing their own battery. For sectors such as SMEs, where need for flexibility is essential, this can be a crucial advantage.
We would be happy to check with you to see if a rental battery is a suitable solution for your organization. Together, we’ll identify your energy needs and explore how a rental battery can contribute to more efficient and sustainable energy management. Thanks to our cooperation with several specialized partners, we can always offer a solution that fits your situation perfectly!
