35%Energy consumer: ConsumerEnergy consumer: IndustryCoteq Westland EndurisMedium and low voltageHigh voltageTennetTransport from producer to the grid. Responsible for balance on the grid.Transmission System Operator (TSO): Intergen E.ON Engie PZEMEPZ Vattenfall UniperProducers: High voltageInsufficient transport capacityPeak voltageMore sustainable energy sources ensures less flexibilityHigh-voltage grid congestionDistrict exchanges39%SolarGasWindNuclearBiomassNon-controllable sourcesControllable sourcesBiomassSolar Wind Conventional* * Gas, coal, blast furnaces, residual waste and nuclear energy5%21%No capacityLimited capacityCongestion areaHigh-voltage grid 380 kV220 kV150 kV110 kVLiander Stedin Enexis Rendo Distribution System Operator (DSO):The electricity grid must adapt to the new situationGoing to 100% renewable energy!ProsumerEnergy consumer & Energy producer
Grid OperatorTennet determines how much power is needed for all electricity demand in the Netherlands, which they match with the available production capacitySupply and demand of electricity is balancedEnergy consumptionSUPPLYDEMANDEnergy supply0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 230.020.040.030.05€ / KwhSolarSolarPricePriceDemandDemandWindWindConventionalConventionalHigh residual demand = high price Merit orderLow residual demand = low priceMerit orderLow demandHigh demandLow demandHigh demandReal-time energy consumption is less than forecastReal-time energy consumption is more than predictionReal-time energy consumption equals energy forecast (every 15 min. price settlement)Imbalance market+-Predictable pricingBalance & ImbalanceActual consumptionPredicted consumptionNet stability was relatively easy to maintainThe old grid was stable and predictable
Producers: Wind Solar High voltageDistribution System Operator (DSO):Coteq Westland EndurisLiander Stedin Enexis Rendo Medium and low voltageHigh voltageTennetTransport from producer to distribution network. Responsible for balance on the grid.Transmission System Operator (TSO): Electric VehiclesCharging stationsHome batteriesHeat pumpsSolar panelsZonneplan ensures rapid growth of prosumersThe grid is getting greener every dayNew installations every day
High renewable energy supply and low energy demand. Consumer receive money for energy consumption and and pay for production. Negative prices€ / Kwh0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 13 14The prices can vary strongly during the day because of strongly fluctuating wind and solar energy.Fluctuating prices0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23€ / KwhCheck the Zonneplan app for live pricesLow tariffRegular tariffHigh tariffNightDuring the dayMorning peakEveningEvening peak€ / KwhDuring the day there is usually more solar energy and therefore less demand for conventional energy sources.At peak moments there is usually high demand for electricity, hence more generation from conventional energy sources is needed.Camel curve0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23New opportunities and business models are emergingRenewables drive up price volatility
Forecast energy consumption of households Forecast renewable energy • Regional • Seasonality • Weather forecast The Zonneplan customers take advantage of the situationGridthis Airnodes200.000 wireless Together we make energy greener, smarter and cheaperGridthis WaveOffOnOffGridthis QuantumSee our open positionsTurn devices on and off when prices are cheap or when the grid is overloaded.Smart gridModel Predictive ControlZonneplan app as control center