ALMERE, Netherlands,
February 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
Battery storage enables an energy neutral distribution
center
Alfen, specialist in energy solutions for the future,
announces the start of a smart energy storage system for
Eandis' logistical center in Lokeren,
Belgium, that will be used to
optimize self-consumption of the rooftop solar energy generation.
The storage system, called
'TheBattery', will
facilitate Eandis in the shift from fossil fuel powered facility
towards an energy neutral distribution center.
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Self-consumption of renewable energy at Eandis'
logistical center
Eandis is a distribution grid systems operator with activities
in 229 cities and municipalities throughout Flanders in
Belgium, responsible for 2.7
million electricity connections. Eandis recently added some 375 kWp
rooftop solar power to its logistical center in Lokeren. To match
the intermittent solar energy production with its own operations,
it is now implementing Alfen's battery energy storage system called
TheBattery. TheBattery contributes to the increasing
electrification of the site, enabling the shift from fossil fuel
powered machinery and vehicles towards electricity as source of
energy.
Jean Pierre Hollevoet, Director
Asset Management and Supply Chain at Eandis comments: "With the new
energy storage system of Alfen, we will be able to optimize
self-consumption of the solar energy in our facilities, which is an
important new step towards an energy neutral and sustainable
distribution center. Alfen has an 80-year track record and deep
technical knowledge of developing complex battery storage systems.
In addition, we anticipate that more and more customers, connected
to our electricity grid, will implement energy storage systems in
the future. We want to be prepared for the incorporation of such
systems in our grid and therefore we want to gain experience on
manageability, cost-of-ownership and impact on operational
efficiency of such a storage system."
Energy storage system TheBattery
Alfen supplies a 140kW energy storage system that will be
connected to Eandis' logistical center. Alfen also delivers and
implements the remote management and control of the system and
provides a platform which enables Eandis to use the system for
optimizing self-consumption of renewable energy and voltage
control. Yves Vercammen, sales
manager for Alfen in Belgium,
comments: "We welcome this opportunity to use our storage system
and decades of power grid experience in this project. The
collaboration with Eandis shows that we are operating at the heart
of the energy transition with a unique integrated offering
dedicated to enable the energy grid of the future. This project
demonstrates the increasing demand for decentralized renewable
energy solutions that require smart energy solutions."
The storage system will be operational in Q1 2018.
About Alfen
Dutch-based Alfen is operating internationally in the heart of
the energy transition, being a specialist in energy solutions for
the future. With its 80-years' history, Alfen has a unique
combination of activities. The Company designs, develops and
produces smart grids, energy storage systems and electric vehicle
chargers and combines these in integrated solutions to address the
electricity needs of its clients. In the period between 2015 and
2017 Alfen grew its revenues with 21% on average with a positive
net profit. Alfen has market leading positions in the Netherlands and experiences fast
international growth benefitting from its first mover advantage.
For further information see our website at: http://www.alfen.com
About Eandis
Eandis offers network solutions for electricity, natural gas,
heating and public lighting. The company also plays an important
social role in achieving climate objectives, combating energy
poverty and the independent management of energy data. Eandis is
active in 229 cities and municipalities in Flanders and employs
around 4,000 people.
SOURCE Alfen