Energy hub Waterlaat

In the Kempen, we are working with the Kempisch Ondernemers Platform (KOP) and regional partners on smart energy hubs.

With Alius, MNEXT , Avans Hogeschool, EnergyFreedom and Exide Group are joining forces. Together they are tackling the challenge of grid congestion and helping entrepreneurs in the region move forward with sustainability.

Grid congestion, a growing problem in the energy transition, is the focus of an innovative project at business park Waterlaat in Bergeijk. The increasing demand for electricity from renewable energy and electrification (transition from fossil fuels to electricity) is causing electricity grids to become overloaded. This not only hinders the growth of renewable energy, but also hinders new companies in their access to the grid and existing companies in their ability to expand. The increase of solar cells on the roofs of businesses also increases the load on the power grid.

The Waterlaat EnergieHub project aims to develop and implement an EMS to improve the energy efficiency of businesses in the business park and reduce grid congestion. In addition, it should reduce the carbon footprint. With project will connect at least 12 businesses in Waterlaat business park to the EMS, achieve a reduction in electricity consumption and create space for additional solar energy.

Energy hubs make it possible to smartly distribute locally generated power and store it in batteries. Companies can exchange energy among themselves, accommodate peaks and even provide heavy applications such as electric trucks with reliable charging capacity.

With this project, they are taking an important step toward a future-proof and emission-free Kempen business community.

On Oct. 1, Customized Energy Systems - Exide Technologies delivered an energy storage system #megazero5 with a capacity of 552kWh and an output of 250kW.

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