The Challenge: When grid limits hinder growth
The main task was to design an energy concept for the industrial park that would prevent growing operations from hitting the limits of the contracted power capacity. The goal was to ensure energy self-sufficiency and stability without the need for costly upgrades to the distribution network capacity.
The Solution: Synergy of technology and data
The ORGREZ ECO team conducted an in-depth recalculation and proposed a hybrid energy system. The foundation was a combination of cogeneration units and a battery energy storage system (BESS). This system not only covers internal consumption but also actively manages peak loads, preventing the contracted power capacity from being exceeded.
The concept went even further: in addition to designing sources to cover electricity consumption, we also assessed the potential for utilizing waste heat from the proposed cogeneration units for cooling in combination with an absorption chiller, as well as for the production of process steam.
The Result: From costs to new revenue
The final economic evaluation confirmed not only the return on investment but also new profit potential. The proposed sources are ready to provide ancillary services (AS) and participate in the flexibility market, which transforms energy management from a passive cost into a strategic asset.
