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Solving Grid Congestion Starts with Data

March 6, 2025

Purple Flower
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Purple Flower

Due to grid congestion, companies are placed on waiting lists for a connection to the electricity grid. While demand for power capacity continues to grow through the electrification of homes, businesses, and mobility, grid operators face an acute shortage of personnel. At least 28.000 additional workers are needed to realize the planned grid expansions. Increasingly, delays are caused not only by technical capacity limits, but also by the shortage of skilled employees.

This shortage of technicians and planners leads to longer waiting times for businesses and households that require a grid connection or additional capacity. Waiting times that stretch over months, and often even years.

How can we ensure that businesses and households regain access to power?

Smart data solutions as direct support for grid operators and companies

Smart, data-driven solutions can immediately help relieve grid congestion, while grid operators continue to expand infrastructure and address the staffing shortage.

By gaining insights into energy use and available capacity, companies can be provided with a direct solution without waiting for physical grid expansion. The foundation for these insights is laid by the grid capacity map and neighbourhood energy scans. With this information and Skoon’s data tools, we can calculate targeted power solutions.

How do smart power solutions work?

  • Predictable planning: Through smart use of data, grid operators and companies, together with Skoon, can better forecast peaks and troughs in energy usage.


  • More efficient use of existing capacity: Data simulations and real-time monitoring allow available energy sources and storage to be optimized, without relying on major infrastructure works.


  • Direct support for companies: Instead of waiting for grid reinforcement, businesses can adopt smart alternatives such as temporary batteries or optimized charging profiles.

From waiting list to direct action

Currently, companies depend on long waiting times for grid expansion. But with smart software and battery solutions, they can keep moving forward without being dependent on the limited workforce of grid operators.

For example, a battery can be installed to supply back to the grid during peak demand. If certain conditions are met, the expansion of the grid connection for the use of a battery may even qualify to move to the top of the waiting list under the congestion mitigation measures scheme.

Temporary energy solutions with smart software

By intelligently linking batteries and energy storage to the grid, a dynamic solution emerges that supplies power where and when it is needed. The benefits are clear:

  • No waiting times – An immediate working solution, without years of procedures.

  • Less pressure on grid operators – Smarter planning means more efficient use of people and resources.


  • Cost savings compared to diesel generators – Temporary clean energy solutions are, in the end, almost always cheaper than diesel gensets.

Want to know how? Get in touch!

Power without grid reinforcement

With this approach, grid operators and companies can jointly accelerate the energy transition without being held back by a shortage of technicians. Grid reinforcement can be postponed, as companies—through a smart FlexScan—gain immediate insight into what is possible with batteries.

While grid operators work on staffing and infrastructure projects, smart software and flexible battery solutions ensure that companies can keep operating without delays.

The FlexScan to identify the right solution that reduces congestions now

The energy transition requires innovative solutions. By using smart data analysis and temporary batteries, companies can be supported immediately. This gives grid operators the breathing room to plan more efficiently.

With our simulation tool, the Decision Tool, we can provide a complete overview of the best flexible solution within a single day. It is even possible to apply for subsidies for this study, with part of the costs covered by the government. If you then rent via the Marketplace, we apply these costs as a discount on the rental price.

No years of waiting, no downtime—but a direct, scalable solution to grid congestion.

Want to learn more?

We help companies and municipalities find the right temporary battery solution, connected to smart data-driven software.

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


FAQ: Solving Grid Congestion with Data

1. Why is grid expansion needed in the Netherlands?

To meet the increasing demand for electricity from the electrification of homes, businesses, and mobility.

2. What challenges do grid operators face in expanding the grid?

High costs, shortage of technicians, lengthy permitting procedures, and disruption from excavation work.

3. Is there an alternative to grid expansion?

Yes, temporary battery solutions offer immediate relief and flexibility without excavation work.

4. How do temporary batteries work?

They store energy during low consumption periods and deliver power during peak demand.

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

Immediately deployable, flexible, cost-effective, and no excavation required.

6. Where can temporary batteries be deployed?

At your location! We connect to the existing energy infrastructure (transformer or meter cabinet) and only require a parking space.

7. Do temporary batteries reduce the costs of grid expansion?

Yes, by absorbing temporary or seasonal peaks without requiring full grid expansions.

8. How do temporary batteries support the energy transition?

By guaranteeing a reliable power supply and reducing disruption during grid expansion.

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

Via our marketplace for flexible and mobile energy solutions.

10. Who can I contact for more information?

Contact us through this link for advice, or explore the options available on our marketplace.

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