Electricity Storage Working Group

In this working group led by board member Robert Kleiburg, member companies are working on the industry's position on various electricity storage topics. ESNL uses this input in conversations with stakeholders and publications such as position papers. Participants are active with different technologies, such as stationary batteries, mobile batteries and residential storage, but technologies such as flow batteries or mechanical electricity storage are also represented. Within the working group, theme groups focus on concrete obstacles in laws and regulations for electricity storage. Central themes include the business case, licensing and flextenders.

Market Information Working Group

As a young and fast-growing trade association, ESNL represents the energy storage industry in the Netherlands. In recent years, the industry has increasingly expressed the need for an up-to-date picture of the latest developments in the market. This prompted the start of a Market Information Working Group. In mid-2022, this working group was formed and this first industry analysis was created.

Safety Working Group

The PGS-37 committee, in which ESNL participated, has developed a safety framework for energy carriers containing lithium ion. To ensure that the safety framework meets the needs of the storage industry, ESNL and its members established a Safety Working Group. This working group has advised the PGS-37 committee over the past period.

The purpose of this framework is to establish a safety standard for both existing and new battery systems with capacities greater than 20 kWh. The published measures apply to systems with a maximum capacity of 400 MWh. For larger systems, customization is required, requiring a risk analysis. The safety framework distinguishes between energy storage systems based on enclosure (Typical 1 - 3) and based on placement (Typical 4 - 6). Most measures apply only to certain types of systems.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is generally less known in senior management but extra important for critical parts of the energy system, and that certainly includes energy storage. ESNL lies to its members on an ongoing basis and monitors the latest developments in Europe and the Netherlands. If you are interested in more information or would like to sign up for this topic, please send an email to info@energystoragenl.nl.

Heat Storage Working Group

The energy transition requires a tremendous shift in supply and demand of renewable energy. This is why Energy Storage NL (ESNL) advocates a level playing field for all storage technologies, with all their different applications and timeframes. Heat storage plays a very important role in the energy transition. This is because heating and cooling are responsible for more than half of the total final energy consumption in the EU, and the share of electricity used for heating and cooling is expected to increase in the coming years.

The role of sustainable heat storage in the energy system is evolving, as is its (large-scale) implementation. As a result, the topic does not always enjoy the urgency needed to meet the 2030 and 2050 climate goals. The heat storage working group can make an important contribution to market activation and increasing awareness of heat storage. The high-quality network of companies and knowledge institutions in this field offers opportunities to set targets for (long-term) heat storage now, which promotes the energy transition in the short and long term.

Molecule Storage Working Group

The transition to renewable energy requires significant changes in both the supply and demand of renewable energy sources. For this reason, Energy Storage NL advocates the need for a level playing field for all forms of energy storage, regardless of their specific applications and storage duration. Molecular energy storage plays a crucial role in the future energy system for several reasons. Nevertheless, the role of sustainable molecules in the energy system is still in a development phase, as is their large-scale storage. As a result, the topic is sometimes not considered urgent, while urgent action is needed to meet the climate goals for both 2030 and 2050.

The molecular energy storage working group has the potential to contribute significantly to market development and increase awareness of molecular energy storage. This is enhanced by the high-quality network of companies and knowledge institutions engaged in this field. It already provides an opportunity to set targets for long-term molecular energy storage, which in the long term will facilitate the transition to renewable energy.

Sounding Board Policy

Within Energy Storage NL, members have a say in our advocacy through the Policy Sounding Board Group. The main purpose of the Sounding Board Group is to strengthen coordination between ESNL and public affairs advisors or interest representatives of member companies, where substantive discussions take place in the other working groups. In addition, the sounding board group is an important platform for picking up input on position papers and letters addressed to members of parliament or ministries.

The sounding board group consists of representatives of Energy Storage NL member companies, striving for a balanced representation of various sectors and organizations within the industry. The members have experience in public affairs, policy advocacy and affinity with the goals of ESNL.

It is possible to sign up through info@energystoragenl.nl The Sounding Board Group meets approximately twice a year, taking into account the dynamics of the policy landscape. In addition, the sounding board group is consulted based on current events and the policy monitor.