Projects
Grid congestion solutions, including a battery for peak shaving and imbalance trading
An industrial client with solar panels and heating and cooling systems faced a grid congestion challenge in Noord-Brabant. Voltho was asked to conduct a flexibility scan. Flexible contract options with Enexis and a 2MWh battery concept with Energy Management System (EMS), designed for both peak shaving and trading on balancing markets, were developed and analyzed. At the client’s request, the business case for the battery was detailed, including revenue potential from FCR, imbalance, and spot markets. This enabled the client to make an informed decision on how to address connection exceedances now and after future expansions.
Truck fleet sustainability, electric and biofuels
A logistics carrier operating across Europe sought a truck fleet sustainability strategy for 2025 to 2035. Voltho was tasked with comparing all powertrain options based on economic feasibility as well as CO2, particulate matter, and NOx emissions. The ideal 2035 truck fleet was ultimately determined to consist of charging stations and solar panels supporting new e-trucks, while biodiesel would be used for select existing trucks. Offers from truck and energy suppliers, as well as subsidy opportunities, were requested and mapped. This enabled the carrier to define its investment strategy.
CHP carbon capture and batteries for greenhouse horticulture
A major combined heat and power (CHP) provider from Dordrecht sought opportunities to assist their greenhouse horticulture customers in the energy transition. A business case was developed for customer profiles focusing on local CO2 capture and battery solutions. With carbon capture, CO2 from the CHP is temporarily captured and used for the crops as needed. Batteries allow the CHPs to operate during the day, storing energy when electricity prices are low, while still providing CO2 directly to the crops. A comparison of suppliers was conducted, enabling the CHP and battery provider to assess the attractiveness of both options for their customers.
Solutions for grid congestion related to electric vehicle charging
For an international player in instrumentation and measurement technology based in Naarden, a solution was developed to enable the charging of a vehicle fleet during office hours—despite grid congestion. Batteries, charging infrastructure, and installation modifications were designed. By collecting multiple quotes from suppliers and installers, both investment and operational costs were mapped out, and subsidies were applied for.
Electric and hydrogen trucks: business case and subsidies.
For a company operating in the Netherlands with a fleet of heavy low-loader trucks based at multiple locations, a comprehensive business case was developed. The total cost over 10 years for electric trucks, hydrogen trucks, and diesel trucks was compared. This resulted in strategic advice tailored to their situation. Additionally, subsidies were applied for to support the installation of DC charging infrastructure at several sites.