48,000 transformer stations? Temporary batteries give breathing space

The Netherlands In Construction for Grid Expansion

The electricity grid in the Netherlands is under extreme pressure. With the increasing electrification of homes, businesses, and mobility, more power capacity is needed. Grid operators are currently facing the challenge of installing 48,000 new transformer stations and additional cabling. This means that thousands of streets will be dug up, causing disruptions for residents, businesses, and traffic.

The costs and impact of this are enormous. The work takes a lot of time, expenses are soaring, and it creates difficulties for businesses that rely on a stable power supply. At the same time, grid operators are struggling with a shortage of technicians and lengthy permitting procedures, further delaying these infrastructure projects.

All of this hampers municipalities and governments in facilitating an attractive location for businesses or for providing temporary grid access to, for example, events or construction sites. What can municipalities do to create creating space for grid operators and their local businesses?

Temporary Battery Setups as an Immediate Solution

While grid operators work on expanding the infrastructure, temporary battery setups can be deployed immediately on locations where grid capacity is currently insufficient. This not only prevents disruptive construction work but also ensures that homes, businesses, and electric vehicles continue to function without power outages.

How Do Temporary Batteries Work?

• Smart energy storage: Batteries charge when there is surplus capacity and supply power during peak demand.

• Immediately deployable: While traditional grid expansion is being prepared, batteries can be operational within days.

• No disruptive infrastructure work: No need to dig up streets or cause disruptions to businesses and neighborhoods.

Advantages of Temporary Batteries Over Grid Expansion

Thanks to their flexibility, batteries can be deployed dynamically per season, depending on where electricity demand is highest. This makes them an ideal alternative for areas currently waiting for a grid connection.

The traditional model of grid expansion requires years of planning, permitting, and construction work. In the meantime, temporary batteries provide an instant, scalable solution with minimal impact on the surrounding environment.

Immediately Deployable in Parking Spaces

While grid operators are digging up tens of thousands of streets to install transformer stations and cables, temporary batteries provide breathing space. These batteries can be placed in parking areas or industrial sites without major modifications.

Whereas grid expansion takes years, a battery setup can be operational within days and easily removed when no longer needed. This allows for a rapid response to increasing electricity demand.

Temporary batteries can be used on a short-term or long-term basis, depending on energy needs. Once the grid is expanded, the batteries can be relocated to another bottleneck.

Reduce Costs for the Electricity Grid

While grid expansion offers a structural solution, full-scale upgrades are not always necessary. In many cases, peak moments in winter are the only challenge, making battery solutions a much more cost-effective alternative.

With Skoon’s marketplace, organizations can easily find a suitable battery without long waiting times.

What Can Your Municipality Do Now?

Are companies in your municipality affected by grid congestion? You can support them by:

1. Submitting Their Energy Challenge
   Submit the company’s energy challenge using our form. We will request their energy data from the metering company and analyze their energy profile using our decision tool. Within a day, we can recommend the best mobile energy solution tailored to their needs.

2. Utilizing Municipal Grid Connections
   Do you have municipal grid connections with excess capacity? Skoon collaborates with grid operators to optimize existing connections for congestion management by placing temporary batteries. Contact us to learn more about how this can benefit your municipality.

3. Supporting Sustainable Construction
   Is your municipality experiencing significant construction activity? Help construction companies transition to sustainable energy use by facilitating the charging of mobile electric machinery—like excavators and cranes—on limited grid connections. Deploy a mobile battery to boost the grid connection and support sustainable growth.

Conclusion: Less disruption, faster energy solutions

Temporary batteries offer a practical and immediately deployable alternative to large-scale grid expansion. By strategically placing them at bottlenecks, businesses, homes, and charging infrastructure can continue operating without years of construction work and delays.

This solution allows us to accelerate the energy transition without forcing residents and businesses to endure roadworks and prolonged disruptions.

Want to Learn More?

Skoon Energy helps businesses and municipalities find the right temporary battery solutions.

Contact us for advice or explore the available systems on our marketplace.

FAQ: Temporary Battery Setups vs. Grid Expansion in the Netherlands

1. Why is grid expansion needed in the Netherlands?

To meet the growing power demand from increased electrification in homes, businesses, and mobility.

2. What challenges do grid operators face during grid expansion?

High costs, technician shortages, lengthy permits, and disruptions due to construction work.

3. Is there an alternative to grid expansion?

Yes, temporary battery setups provide immediate relief and flexibility without disruptive construction.

4. How do temporary batteries work?

They store surplus energy during low demand and supply power during peak demand.

5. What are the advantages of temporary batteries over grid expansion?

Immediate deployment, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and no need for roadworks.

6. Where can temporary batteries be deployed?

On your site! We connect to the on site transformer or meter cabinet and just need a parking space for the mobile battery.

7. Do temporary batteries reduce grid expansion costs?

Yes, by addressing temporary or seasonal peak demands without full-scale upgrades.

8. How do temporary batteries support the energy transition?

By ensuring reliable power supply and minimizing disruptions during grid expansion. In addition, deploying mobile energy systems – like batteries – during seasonal peaks, grid operators can comfortably open the waiting list for new companies or companies that are looking for grid expansions.

9. How can I find a suitable temporary battery solution?

Through our marketplace for tailored and flexible energy solutions.