Energy Storage
Turning Energy Price Volatility into Opportunity in Greenhouse Horticulture
Project
Harry Wubben, greenhouse horticulture company, was frustratedwith the constant fluctuations in electricity prices. At certain peaktimes, the company had to buy 500 kWh of electricity at high pricesbut received nothing when he supplied electricity back to the grid.For example, on the imbalance market, which changes prices everyfifteen minutes, the price could peak at 600 euros per MW at noonand drop to minus 200 euros per MW at 5:00 PM. The imbalance iscaused by the rapid increase in solar panels and electric cars in theNetherlands, leading to grid disruptions and price volatility.
Solution provided: 704 kW with 948 kWh 20ft storage container BSC 704/948/20.
Harry Wubben has integrated the container software into companysystem to take advantage of the energy storage system from bothends. The container will be kept at about 50% capacity on average,allowing it to charge and discharge energy as needed. It'sessentially an energy-trading container.
