Grid congestion
Article 2 of 14 · Monitoring, grid capacity and valueWhich grid congestion solution suits my company?
Direct answer
A good grid congestion solution starts with insight into peaks, simultaneity, contracted transport capacity and flexibility. Only then does it become clear whether spreading, smart charging, battery storage, process control, energy hub agreements or contract optimisation is the best route.
- Analyse peaks
- Find flexibility
- Assess smart charging or storage
- Substantiate growth
Quick measure versus data-driven grid congestion solution
Grid congestion rarely calls for a single measure. The right solution depends on the company's profile: when do peaks arise, which processes are controllable, how much growth is needed and which agreements are possible with the grid operator or surroundings.
- First analyse quarter-hourly data, peak moments and available contracted transport capacity.
- Look at measures such as spreading, control, storage, smart charging and flexibility.
- Combine technical possibilities with costs, operations and growth plans.
Starting point
Traditional approach
Immediately look for a battery or a heavier connection.
Modern approach
First analyse profile, peaks and flexibility.
Choice
Traditional approach
Measure based on assumptions.
Modern approach
Compare scenarios on cost, impact and feasibility.
Result
Traditional approach
Standalone solution without steering information.
Modern approach
Continuous monitoring of capacity and effect.
Which solutions are there?
Think of peak spreading, smart charging, process control, battery storage, CHP flexibility, energy hub agreements, contract optimisation and better planning of electrification.
- Shift or limit peaks.
- Distribute charging capacity dynamically.
- Use the flexibility of processes or assets.
- Assess scenarios for storage or an energy hub.
When do you know what fits?
You only know that when quarter-hourly data, contracted transport capacity, growth plans and operational constraints are placed side by side.
- Determine the available grid capacity.
- Find peak moments and causes.
- Identify controllable load.
- Compare the business case per measure.
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