‘Low Voltage Flexibility’ Challenge - Elia Group powered by Flux50
〰️About the Elia Group
👉 Who can apply for this challenge
🏅What’s in it for you?
🛸 6 Low Voltage Flexibility Challenges
💥 How to participate ?
☎️ Contact information
〰️ About the Elia Group?
Elia Group is active in electricity transmission. With its two TSOs – Elia in Belgium and 50Hertz in Germany- the group is one of the top five leading transmission system operators in Europe. In addition to its transmission activities Elia Group participates in the Nemo Link joint venture that operates the interconnector between Belgium and the United Kingdom. Elia and 50Hertz also provide consulting services through their joint subsidiary Elia Grid International.
Elia Group is a frontrunner in the transition of the energy sector. To achieve this goal they have a strategy that accommodates the profound and rapid changes in the energy sector. At the same time, their strategy is robust and reflects our essence, so that they continue to create value for society in the future.
They have their eyes wide open for innovation by creating a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship to accelerate the energy transition. The group builds an ecosystem to develop the tools and methods that will enable a more digital, decentralised and sustainable energy system.
Read more about the Elia Group
👉Who can apply to this challenge?
Worldwide solution providers.
🏅 What’s in it for you?
- All participants will enter the radar of a major Energy Transmission Group in Europe
- The winner of each sub challenge will be asked to pitch on 06/06 at the Flux50 event ‘TRANSFORMATIE24: Innovatie onder stroom’ and will be invited for a follow up meeting
- Stands a chance to elaborate a Proof of Concept with Elia Group and Flux50.
- Gets visibility for its innovative solution through Flux50.
- You will get feedback on your application in the week of May 6th!
🛸6 Low Voltage Flexibility Challenges
1. Integration of DER in redispatch + incentivisation of flexible loads for grid-friendly locations
The increased integration of renewables into the system leads to higher risks of congestion. This results therefore in a higher re-dispatch volume and higher costs for the system. The power system will need more flexibility options to ensure high standards on power quality and security of supply. These options may come from a wide portfolio of flexibility options which will have to be strategically placed into the system.
2. Cybersecurity and accuracy levels of consumer devices
In our digital world, the safety of our devices and data are crucial. This is also true for the energy sector. Connected devices such as heat pumps and electric vehicles can have a significant impact on the grid and also carry personal data. Safeguarding these devices will be crucial. Having a mass adoption of these decentralized devices is leaving us open for mass attacks which can greatly impact the stability of the grid.
3. Mitigating the peaks with the help of DER
Due to the integration of more renewables into the grid we are seeing higher peaks and more variability on the generation side. These sudden movements in generation make it harder to balance the grid. Distributed Energy Resources can help mitigate those peaks through load shifting, energy storage, demand response, etc. The incentivization of the DER and their holders (often households) will be paramount!
4. DER for balancing
With a higher penetration of renewables into the grid, we see that this increased intermittence is causing a growth of the balancing market in Belgium. As a TSO we have different products in these balancing markets (aFRR,mFRR, FCR,…). We see a huge potential of DER to take part in these products. Aggregating those DER´s and making a profitable business case around the different products will be a challenge. How can DER provide the same service level which is guaranteed and required at the moment? And how will our services/products have to adapt for this?
5. XaaS
Different technologies could help the grid. We are talking about heat as a service, charging as a service and others….
6. Empowering the Electric Vehicle for companies Revolution in Belgium by valorising flexibility
Electric vehicle drivers are facing many challenges when needing to charge their car. The process is inefficient, and drivers would like to charge their car in a more cost-effective and sustainable way, consuming green energy and reducing how much they pay for the energy needed to charge their car. Current charging options generate a huge lack of flexibility and the need for optimized and sustainable charging services is real. By optimizing the way we charge our cars, and offering this as a service, companies can generate a benefit all whilst reducing the cost of charging and improving the overall charging experience for the driver.
Many solutions could be thought up for this problem, such as a platform that enables charging companies to pivot to energy as a service and optimize electric vehicle charging based on price and sustainability signals, without impacting overall charging and driver comfort levels.
We believe the start-up idea must essentially evolve around solving smart charging for B2B EVs in Belgium by offering a better charging experience (guaranteed comfort level), added services to fleet managers (reduce administrative burden) and valorizing flexibility (reduce energy bill).
☎️ Contact information
Get in touch with Ariane.Decramer@flux50.com
