The Boost the Grid challenge that kicked off in July 2022 was a great opportunity to collaborate with the Stichting Zeeuwse Publieke Belangen and envision the electricity grid of the future. We asked for smart, innovative solutions to prevent grid and market congestion. The result? A whopping 12 potential solutions from innovators, all aimed at making our electricity grid more efficient and future-proof.
'GET UNLOCKED' EVENT: ENERGY AND INNOVATION IN THE SPOTLIGHT
On 15 June 2023, Vlissingen became the hub of energy innovation during the ‘Get Unlocked’ event. More than 190 entrepreneurs gathered at the former PZEM power station, organized by Stichting Zeeuwse Publieke Belangen and Dockwize. They gained inspiration and participated in an afternoon filled with innovative demos and interesting keynotes. The highlight? The finale of the Boost the Grid challenge, where 6 parties were awarded funding with a total value of 1.6 million euros, to realise their plans.
WHY THE ‘BOOST THE GRID’ CHALLENGE?
The challenge aimed at promoting sustainable usage, accelerating the energy transition and encouraging renewable energy generation. This enables us to assure the energy supply and sustainability goals while supporting the economic development of regions and businesses. Why the ‘Boost the Grid’ challenge?
HERE THEY ARE: THE WINNERS OF THE BOOST THE GRID CHALLENGE
These six parties went home with the resources to realise their innovative projects:
Onexus | Home Energy Management System at eight new houses in Zeeland | €173,121,-
Olmenveld Vakanties | Sustainability of camping by balancing behind the meter | €225,000,-
Owngreens | Adapting plants to flexible lighting regime | €242,000,-
Agri Snellaad | Trial in Zeeland with dynamic charging in congestion area | €289,833,-
Fractal Energy | Trial with centrally controlled plug & play home batteries in Zeeland | €312,785,-
EnAppSys | Matching market data with available capacity at stations in Zeeland to prevent congestion | €350,973,-
"THESE PROJECTS WILL CONTRIBUTE TO OPTIMAL USE OF THE CURRENT ENERGY SYSTEM BY PREVENTING NETWORK CONGESTION!"
MARTIN MARTENS
STICHTING ZEEUWSE PUBLIEKE BELANGEN
GET UNLOCKED
The Get Unlocked movement has just begun and we are looking forward to its further development 💡. Up for a challenge? Is your organisation facing a complex challenge in the field of food, water, or energy? Challenge us to find smart, sustainable solutions with our network.
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