Grid congestion
Grid congestion is congestion on the electricity grid. Congestion occurs when demand or production exceeds the available grid capacity. The result is an overloaded grid. A number of solutions have been introduced to prevent grid congestion and ensure the smoother flow of electricity. We support our customers in deploying these solutions with our flexibility services.
Innovative flexibility services
Virtual Power Plant
Together, our customers with flexible sources of energy form a Virtual Power Plant (VPP), developed by Scholt Energy. We manage this automated energy system in which sources of energy, such as wind turbines, solar panels and batteries, combine to form a large pool of flexible power. Using intelligent software, we distribute the available capacity (derived from the flexible sources of energy) and trade this capacity on the energy markets.
The benefits of flexibility
Cost savings
Flexibility helps to optimise energy consumption. It creates room in which to move as the prices move on the energy markets. It allows consumers to consume less when prices are higher.
Revenue model
Making power available or offering flexibility to the market creates an attractive revenue model. Trading the flexibility smartly is another way to generate additional revenue.
Self-sufficient
Flexible sources of energy make you less dependent on the regular electricity grid and help businesses to become increasingly self-sufficient when it comes to energy consumption.
Positive contribution to the energy transition
As renewable sources of energy grow and grid capacity becomes more limited, the need for flexibility will grow. Flexibility allows grid congestion to be reduced or even eliminated altogether.
Interested in how you could use flexibility?
Speak to our specialists. They would be happy to explain how flexibility works and what options meet your needs as a buyer or producer. There’s no obligation.
