Smart solutions for grid congestion in the Brainport region

Using energy more intelligently: how De Verzinkerij is tackling grid congestion

During this session, Bobby de Meulder from De Verzinkerij (part of the Centre for Sustainability) explains how the company uses smart solutions to manage grid congestion and contract capacity. These include solar panels, combined heat and power systems, batteries for peak load management, mutual energy exchange and hybrid production machines.

Noteworthy is their switch from gas heating to an electric galvanising furnace, which has significantly reduced both CO₂ emissions and gas consumption. Discover how this company produces in a future-proof manner and what lessons they share for dealing with grid congestion in an industrial environment.

Full power at limited capacity: how DHL loads its fleet smartly

In this practical case study, Renz Bassant from DHL demonstrates how a logistics company manages the charging infrastructure for an electric fleet without expanding the grid capacity. With a low-consumption connection and simple dynamic load balancing, lorries and buses are charged overnight without exceeding critical grid capacity. This allows DHL to scale up charging activity, even when other systems are still consuming power.

This approach offers practical insight into dealing with transport shortages and grid congestion in an industrial or logistics environment.
Come and discover how this works, what choices have been made and what lessons you can learn.

Moving forward together: Smart energy solutions at the Brainport Industries Campus

The Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) in Eindhoven is a powerful example of how collaboration, technology and sustainability come together in the manufacturing industry. High-tech companies, educational institutions, government bodies and entrepreneurs work together in one place to develop innovative solutions for tomorrow's manufacturing. In this session, Huub Smulders, CEO of BIC, talks about the development of the campus and the plans for BIC 2: an expansion that will offer space to new companies and focus on smart energy concepts, including efficient energy use and storage.

Ruud Vleugels, Director of Carbon Shift at Equans, will then explain how BIC Utility ensures a reliable energy supply within this ecosystem despite grid congestion. He will show how companies are working together on security of supply, flexibility and sustainable growth through smart energy management, local generation and shared infrastructure. Come and discover how this approach contributes to a future-proof energy system and what lessons you, as an entrepreneur, can apply in your own organisation.

The energy market is changing rapidly and pressure on the electricity grid continues to increase. What does this mean for entrepreneurs who want to expand, become more sustainable or electrify? In this interactive panel discussion, Enexis and TenneT will jointly provide an up-to-date overview of the current situation. Our panellists will update you on:

• the current situation on the regional and national grid;
• where the biggest bottlenecks are and why;
• what solutions are possible within congested areas;
• the initiatives currently underway to help entrepreneurs move forward.

After a brief joint explanation, there will be plenty of time for questions from the audience. This is an opportunity to talk directly to the grid operators, get clarity about your situation and hear what steps other entrepreneurs are taking to move forward. A valuable session for anyone who wants to know: how do I navigate today's crowded energy world as an entrepreneur?

Innovation as part of an integrated approach: how iron powder at Kingspan Unidek fits into the route to gas-free production

Kingspan Unidek requires a significant amount of saturated steam for the production of EPS, which entails considerable energy consumption. At the same time, the company aims to significantly reduce its CO₂ emissions. RIFT's Iron Fuel technology, which uses iron powder in a circular manner, offers a solution: it provides high-temperature heat without emissions. Together with RIFT, Kingspan Unidek is working on incorporating an Iron Fuel boiler into the existing production process.

During the session, Henri Hendriks and Tim van Melis will explain how the choice for Iron Fuel fits in with the company's broader sustainability strategy.

The missing link: how hydrogen balances the energy system

How can hydrogen become the missing link that relieves and strengthens the energy system of the Brainport region?

In this session, Dennis Chafiâ from industry association NLHydrogen shares the key insights from CE Delft's recent system study. This study shows that hydrogen is a crucial building block for storage, flexibility and connecting sectors that are difficult to electrify. You will hear how hydrogen can absorb peaks and troughs in the energy system and create space for sustainable growth in regions with grid congestion.

We will also explore the opportunities for local and regional production and the role of infrastructure such as the future hydrogen network. An inspiring session for anyone who wants to understand the strategic role hydrogen can play in the energy future of the Brainport region.

Sharing energy, joining forces: the road to a joint energy hub at the Kempisch Bedrijvenpark

In recent years, the municipality of Bladel has been working with Enexis Netbeheer, the Province of North Brabant, Stichting Parkmanagement KBP and the companies at the Kempisch Bedrijvenpark to find a joint solution to the grid congestion on the site. This has resulted in an energy hub in which companies share energy collectively.

The Cooperative Kempisch Bedrijvenpark Energy Hub in Hapert has now been established and, following the selection of a suitable energy management system (EMS), the implementation phase has begun. In this session, Gijs Gooren from the municipality of Bladel will provide an insight into this process and share the latest developments regarding the energy hub.

Monitoring and forecasting: how Philips Best uses a model to maintain control over the entire energy system

At Philips Best, a future-proof energy system is becoming increasingly important within the overall business strategy. Using a monitoring and prediction model, the company prevents contract capacity from being exceeded in good time. The model also supports the phased transition to natural gas-free buildings and the use of solar panels and charging points. This results in a stable energy profile. A major advantage in times of grid congestion.

During this session, Onno Gelsing, Nico Mutsaers and Mark Wassenbergh will show how they are completely in control of their energy consumption.