Across the Netherlands, and in the Brainport region in particular, a shortage of capacity on the electricity network is emerging. Companies are becoming more sustainable and growing. As the demand for power has exploded, the electricity grid is getting overloaded. Smart solutions are needed to create space on the congested electricity grid.
Climate targets set by the Netherlands and the rest of the world are changing the way we generate and use energy. We are switching from fossil fuels to sustainable, CO2-free energy. The growth of solar and wind energy in the energy mix leads to fluctuating supply. Combined with growing power demand, the grid is becoming overloaded. To become more sustainable and grow, acceleration and innovative solutions are needed.
In cooperation with central government, work is underway to speed up the realisation of grid expansion for the Brainport region. It is also looking at giving priority to facilities and institutions with high social importance.
Companies can do a lot themselves to have sufficient power. That starts with creating insight, then taking measures for energy saving, efficiency, generation and storage.
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By collaborating with parties in the surrounding area, solutions can be taken up collectively. These are called energy hubs. In such a hub, sustainable generation, storage, exchange and control of energy flows take place.
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To tackle challenges that result from grid congestion, many innovative companies are developing and delivering solutions that can help you get the most out of your existing grid connection. On this map, you can see some of the organizations that offer solutions in energy efficiency, energy management systems and in generating or storing renewable energy. You can click on each marker to learn more about their activities.
These businesses were without power-but not without ideas. Read how entrepreneurs are moving forward despite grid congestion, thanks to smart solutions.
