At De Groot en Slot in Broek op Langedijk, it’s all about onion seeds. But in order to continue to grow as a producer and employer, they also took a critical look at their energy consumption. How do you make your energy supply future-proof, now that the grid is becoming increasingly congested and energy prices are becoming more erratic?
Together with De Groot en Slot, our partner Elektropartners looked for a solution that goes beyond “panels on the roof”. The result: a smart, scalable energy system that always offers insight and control.
The challenge
The grid congestion in North Holland is increasingly affecting entrepreneurs. New connections are difficult to realize, feed-in is uncertain and peak loads cause high costs. These factors also play a major role at De Groot en Slot. Their production locations require a stable and affordable energy supply, tailored to sustainable ambitions and reduced CO₂ emissions.
The challenge was clear: How do you create a flexible and future-oriented energy system that grows with your company?
More than just solar energy and storage
Elektropartners realized a complete PV installation, good for a solid amount of sustainable generation. But that was just the beginning.
To really get a grip on energy consumption and energy costs, we installed three Huawei energy storage batteries and connected them to a smart energy management system from Tibo Energy.
What does that yield in practice?
- Store self-generated electricity for later use
- Flatten peak loads and save costs
- Smart control based on real-time data
- Less dependent on feed-in limitations
- Emergency power supply from the battery, so that De Groot en Slot can continue to operate in the event of grid congestion and failure
All systems work seamlessly together. This way, De Groot en Slot always has insight, flexibility and a backup at hand.
Certainty in an uncertain energy market
With this total solution, De Groot en Slot is prepared for the challenges of today and tomorrow. The energy management system automatically controls cost optimization, uses peaks smartly and prevents waste. This keeps energy consumption under control, even when the grid is under pressure.
Less dependent on feed-in, lower costs and more control over your business operations: a smart investment that pays off immediately.
In this last video, Dennis tells you what it specifically yields for De Groot en Slot.
Curious how a similar approach works at the scale of an entire business park? Read how Kempisch Bedrijvenpark tackled grid congestion with a shared EnergyHub.
