Sustainable energy system at Winkelerzand industrial estate

Smart energy solutions for companies with grid congestion.

The report Sustainability of the Winkelerzand Business Park investigates how companies can make their energy supply more sustainable despite limited grid capacity. Innovative solutions like energy storage, hydrogen, and heat pumps can help companies reduce their CO₂ emissions and become less dependent on fossil fuels.

Key insights

Challenges due to grid congestion

    • Limited capacity hinders electrification and business expansion.
    • Maximum use of local energy generation is essential.

Promising solutions

    • Batteries: Storage of generated energy for own use or smart return.
    • Heat pumps & e-boilersSustainable alternatives to natural gas-fired systems.
    • Hydrogen generators: Suitable for companies with high heat demand.

Economic and legal feasibility

    • Subsidies and financing options shorten payback periods.
    • New legislation creates more room for flexibility on the electricity grid.

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Joep Sanderink, MSc

Project Manager Energy Hubs

As a project manager, I combine my background in Science & Innovation Management and Science Business & Innovation with energy and sustainability. My expertise lies in building bridges between science and business to realize innovative energy solutions. New Energy Coalition I am involved in the development and management of regional and European projects, focusing on making business parks more sustainable and integrating sustainable energy sources into energy hubs for a future-proof energy system. I also contribute to the energy transition dialogue regarding the changing energy landscape as a member of Future Energy Leaders Netherlands.

Expertise: Grid congestion Sustainable business park Project Management Innovation management