Amsterdam port companies will share power
In the port of Amsterdam, companies, together with grid operator Liander and Port of Amsterdam, have come up with a solution to share electricity. This allows companies to make better use of the electricity grid.
Sometimes there is not enough space on the power grid, which prevents companies from getting new or larger connections. But during the day, the grid is not always in full use. This is because grid use agreements are limited. Flexible contracts can help by making better use of the grid, if the regional and high-voltage grids allow it.
Collaboration for sustainability
Previously, individual companies already had flexible contracts, allowing them to use available capacity on the electricity grid. Now these individual contracts have been merged into a group contract with ECAH, the Energie Coöperatie Amsterdamse Haven. This means that companies that are members of this cooperative work together and coordinate their power consumption. This allows them to make better use of the electricity grid and support each other in their sustainable goals.
How will this be arranged?
ECAH measures the power consumption of participating companies in real time and makes smart decisions based on it. These might include managing charging plazas, using large batteries, or scheduling heavy business processes. This is all managed through a joint energy management platform developed by ECAH.
Future plans
This new group contract is an important step, but it cannot yet be offered directly to other business parks. Liander is working on a scalable product based on these experiences. The goal is to conclude at least five new group contracts by 2024 and to plan for further expansion. When choosing new sites, Liander considers several factors, such as the type of congestion problem, the commitment of entrepreneurs, and the timing of grid reinforcement. It must also fit within TenneT's high-voltage grid. Liander is also exploring ways to apply group contracts more broadly.
