New energy priorities: local use and EMS are the game changers

The energy transition is moving fast, and D66 and CDA's new energy policy gives clear direction that local consumption and energy storage are priorities in energy policy. This means that companies and institutions investing in solar panels, charging infrastructure or other sustainable assets should look not only at how much energy they generate, but more importantly how and when they use it.

The network under pressure

In many places in the Netherlands, the power grid is filling up completely. New solar projects, charging stations or heat pumps can no longer be connected just anywhere. It is possible to expand the network, but that involves a lot of money, time and scarce man-hours. Meanwhile, organizations that want to make themselves more sustainable or reduce their energy costs face a difficult problem. Sometimes generated energy simply goes to waste, feed-in is limited and peak consumption adds to the bill. None of this makes things any easier.

Storage and local consumption as a solution

This is exactly where local consumption and storage make the difference. By storing and smartly using some of the energy generated, organizations can maximize their own renewable energy. This not only reduces pressure on the grid, but also increases reliability and makes investments in solar energy more profitable.

The role of an EMS

An EMS such as Embion's EMS translates these opportunities into concrete actions. Batteries charge when there is a lot of sun and discharge when consumption or market prices are high. Charging stations and heat pumps adjust their consumption according to grid pressure and price spikes. Solar panels are optimized for local consumption instead of feeding back into the overloaded grid. Everything happens automatically, so organizations don't spend time on manual control.

An EMS like Embion's converts opportunities into action immediately. As soon as the sun shines brightly, the batteries charge. Power gets expensive or consumption peaks? Then those batteries actually feed energy back. Charging stations and heat pumps adjust their consumption according to the pressure on the grid and price peaks. Solar panels mainly supply power for immediate on-site use, not back to that congested grid. This entire process runs automatically, so organizations don't spend time on manual control.

Strategic advantage for organizations

With the advent of the new energy policy, it is becoming increasingly clear that anyone who chooses an EMS now will soon be ahead of the curve when the grid fills up. Generating energy locally is then not only sustainable, it suddenly becomes a smart move. You save on costs, your energy is more reliable, and you stay in control.