● Context:
A sports park in the Netherlands is taking a significant step toward sustainability with the installation of a POWEROAD FLEX 215 Energy Storage System (ESS). As part of their efforts to make the entire sports facility gas-free, this initiative aims to integrate solar energy with battery storage to ensure efficient energy management, even in areas with grid congestion.
● Provocare:
The primary challenge at the sports park was the local grid congestion, which limited the amount of electricity the facility could draw from the grid during peak hours. This issue made it difficult to fully utilize the solar energy generated on-site. The sports park needed a solution that could store excess solar energy and allow for efficient energy consumption while maintaining self-sufficiency.
● Soluție:
POWEROAD provided a 62.5kW/215kWh FLEX 215 Energy Storage System, which integrates seamlessly with the existing photovoltaic (PV) installation at the sports park, allowing for smart energy storage and consumption. The FLEX 215 ESS stores excess solar energy generated during the day and releases it during periods of high demand, reducing the park’s dependency on the grid and enabling gas-free heating throughout the facility.
By enhancing self-sufficiency and reducing demand charges, the sports park has achieved significant cost savings. Plus, this project was made possible by a net congestion subsidy provided by the government, further supporting the transition to a more sustainable energy model at the sports park.
● Application:
– Solar Self-Consumption: The FLEX 215 system maximizes the use of on-site solar energy, helping the sports park become more energy independent.
– Demand Response: The system manages energy consumption during peak hours, reducing the park’s reliance on grid power and alleviating the impact of local grid congestion.
● Repere:
- The POWEROAD FLEX 215 Air Cooling Outdoor Cabinet ESS seamlessly integrates with the sports park’s existing photovoltaic installation, effectively managing energy production and consumption. By storing excess solar energy generated during the day and releasing it during peak demand, the system significantly improves energy efficiency.
- Through the extensive use of solar energy and reduced dependence on the traditional grid, POWEROAD ESS has substantially lowered the sports park’s carbon emissions, contributing to sustainable development. Additionally, the implementation of a gas-free heating system further enhances the park’s environmental benefits.
- This solution has successfully reduced the sports park’s reliance on the external grid, achieving greater self-sufficiency. This not only enhances the facility’s independence and reduces operational costs but also addresses energy restrictions caused by grid congestion, improving the efficiency of the power system.
- The integration of POWEROAD’s storage system has led to the PV+ESS+buildingdesign in the project, enabling diversified energy utilization.
● Valoarea proiectului:
The POWEROAD FLEX 215 ESS enables demand response during peak energy periods, ensuring stable operation of the sports park during grid congestion, significantly enhancing supply stability and reliability. This improves the facility’s operational efficiency while effectively reducing grid stress.
By increasing self-sufficiency, the project has greatly reduced the sports park’s dependency on the grid, leading to notable cost savings on demand charges, with government subsidies further enhancing the project’s economic feasibility. Additionally, the project has significantly cut carbon emissions, providing strong support for government renewable energy policies and demonstrating the effectiveness and importance of subsidies and incentives in driving renewable energy projects forward.
The sports park has successfully integrated a POWEROAD FLEX 215 ESS to overcome grid congestion and maximize its solar energy consumption, making the facility more sustainable. This project serves as a great example of how energy storage systems can transform local sports facilities into greener, more efficient spaces.
