DC-Powered Residential Area
Current/OS Partners Involved:
Dynniq / Heijmans
Location
Netherlands
Setup
2024
Context
An existing AC-neighbourhood with 330 homes was converted to an all-electric area. The consumption profile was studied to evaluate the implementation. The peak consumption was at 2100kW and the annual consumption at 3,3 GWh, ie a 10 MW/h per household.
Implementation
Configuration
Loads
Benefits
A robust, optimal load distribution with a significantly lower grid connection and limited engineering required
Quote
« The goal is to minimize the grid-connection using Power Management and Energy Management Systems. While the Power Management allows to reduce the grid connection by over 50%, a further reduction can be accomplished by combining the PMS with EMS and battery storage; The grid connection is reduced from 2100 kW to 800 kW. Furthermore, the EMS drastically reduces the battery requirements from 2,3 MW/4 MWh to 1,2 MW/2,2 MWh. »
Sven De Breucker, Heijmans Expert Advisor
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