“Dutch industry faces a complex challenge: the shift to sustainable energy is essential, but electricity remains expensive and its availability fluctuates. When the wind doesn’t blow and the sun doesn’t shine, energy prices soar. On top of that, grid operators can even prohibit companies from drawing power at certain times due to grid congestion. This volatility makes electrification financially unpredictable and costly for industry.”
You can find the full article (in Dutch) HERE (page 8).
The heat transition is a key focus of many corporate sustainability strategies. At the same time, the flexibilization of heat procurement offers great potential.
Power-to-heat enables food manufacturers to flexibly electrify process heat and reduce gas consumption. Thermal storage decouples electricity use from production, creating greater economic flexibility.
Short-term demand spikes drive up electricity-related costs unnecessarily. Managing them effectively lowers grid fees and creates additional flexibility in energy management.
