RES-Project - The Netherlands
Find out more about our activities in the Netherlands as part of the RES programme.
Our impact in The Netherlands
With our IoT solutions, we improve various solar and energy systems in the country, making them more efficient, increasing return-on-investment and making administration of the systems easier.
How Our Solution Aligns with the Dutch Market
EcoPhi’s solutions are uniquely positioned to meet the specific demands and challenges of the dynamic Dutch renewable energy market. From providing deep insights into the performance of entire plants to delivering actionable overviews for diverse energy portfolios, our systems are designed to enable efficient, sustainable, and economical energy management. Here’s how our approach is tailored to fit the needs of this market:
Comprehensive Energy Management for a Dynamic Market
The Dutch energy market is characterized by frequent price fluctuations and a strong focus on sustainability. EcoPhi addresses these needs through an advanced energy management system that uses real-time data and intelligent algorithms to optimize both energy consumption and production. This capability is especially relevant in the Netherlands, where businesses increasingly adopt solar systems, energy storage, and flexible control mechanisms to benefit from dynamic pricing models and reduce operational costs.
Flexible and Modular Solutions
Our business model revolves around flexibility and scalability, making it ideal for a market like the Netherlands. EcoPhi’s modular pricing structure enables cost-efficient adoption and long-term cost control, ensuring quick payback and ongoing savings for our customers. This model serves both new adopters of modern energy systems and existing operators seeking to upgrade their installations.
Dynamic Pricing Integration
The integration of dynamic pricing models into our energy management systems is a game-changer for the Dutch market. By leveraging price data, our system allows operators to adjust their energy usage in real-time, maximizing cost savings and profitability. This capability is critical in a market where electricity prices can vary significantly and where businesses are looking for solutions to manage these fluctuations effectively.
Scalable Solutions for Diverse Applications
EcoPhi’s technology supports a wide range of renewable energy installations, with a focus on on-grid solar energy systems and energy storage integration. Typically, the systems we manage range from 100 kWp to 3 MWp, but our solutions are scalable to accommodate both smaller and larger installations. This scalability makes our platform an excellent fit for the diverse needs of the Dutch market, where operators often manage portfolios of hundreds or even thousands of systems.
Sustainability and Economic Efficiency
By maximizing system efficiency and enabling price-driven energy optimization, EcoPhi’s solutions contribute to both environmental and financial sustainability. Operators can reduce their carbon footprint while simultaneously lowering energy costs, aligning perfectly with the Dutch market’s dual focus on profitability and sustainability.
Conclusion:
EcoPhi’s unique combination of flexibility, integration with dynamic pricing, and support for sustainable energy practices makes our solutions a natural fit for the Dutch market. By addressing the specific needs of operators and installers in the Netherlands, we provide a future-proof energy management system that drives both efficiency and sustainability.
Reference: Energy management system with dynamic prices in Limburg
Combining multiple components within one system can increase complexity but gives the potential to optimize the system. With dynamic prices based on the intraday or day-ahead market, the economical value of such systems can be highly increased. Therefore, a modern and flexible Energy Management System is necessary.
System: Solar Edge, EV Chargers, Day-Ahead Price
Combining different components within one system such as inverters, battery storage, EV chargers or heat pumps means that different communication protocols and standards must be implemented. Different priorities and regulations also need to be included, such as prioritization of specific EV chargers or feed-in regulations. Controlling and optimizing the whole system based on the volatile energy market is complex, but offers great savings potential.
We used our all-in-one solution with hardware and software. The hardware is easy to install and can be connected to different components at the same time. We used Feed-In Limitation (due to regulatory constraints), peak shaving, self-consumption optimization and dynamic price integration to optimize the system.
EcoPhi was selected because our monitoring and control solutions are highly adaptable and compatible with various inverters, storage systems, EV chargers and heat pumps within the same system. As we are able to control complex systems based on dynamic prices, we are a perfect fit for such systems.
Reference: Monitoring and Control of an Agri-PV system in South Holland
With the growing importance of sustainable energy solutions, Agri-PV systems are becoming increasingly significant. These systems not only contribute to renewable energy production but also support agricultural activities by providing an efficient use of land.
Agri-PV systems require effective monitoring and control to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency. The integration of solar in agricultural settings presents unique challenges and opportunities, making it essential to have a robust system for managing both energy generation and agricultural productivity.
The solution needs to monitor and control various components such as inverters and PV trackers. These components need to work seamlessly together to maximize energy generation and ensure reliable system performance. Also, a number of sensors for measuring energy and agricultural parameters need to be included to enhance system efficiency and crop management.
On-site Control:
The system includes advanced on-site control capabilities, allowing real-time management and adjustment of various components. This ensures immediate response to changing conditions and maintains optimal system performance. Local sensors provide continuous data on environmental factors, which is crucial for both energy production and agricultural activities.
Remote Control via Our Platform:
In addition to on-site control, our platform offers comprehensive remote control functionalities. Users can monitor and manage the Agri-PV system from anywhere, using our user-friendly interface. This includes real-time tracking of energy production and system performance. Remote control also allows for timely interventions and adjustments based on weather forecasts and sensor data, ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability.
Integration of Weather Forecasts:
The solution incorporates weather forecasting data to optimize energy production and agricultural operations. By predicting sunlight availability and other weather conditions, the system can adjust its operations proactively, enhancing overall efficiency. The forecasting solution and integration has been implemented by our partner SunBioSys
We were selected for this project due to our capability to integrate advanced features such as weather forecasts and flexible on-site sensor connectivity. Our solutions are highly adaptable and compatible with various components, ensuring seamless integration and efficient control of the Agri-PV system. This flexibility and technological expertise make us the ideal partner for innovative and sustainable energy projects.
Features relevant for the market
EcoPhi’s solutions encompass a comprehensive range of features designed to monitor and control renewable energy systems effectively. While these features are valuable across various markets, several stand out as particularly relevant in the context of the Dutch renewable energy sector. Here’s an overview of the features and their significance for the Netherlands:
Integration of different components
We can combine different components within one system and then monitor and control all of them parallelly. This makes it a good fit for different system types and complex systems.
Peak shaving
Peak shaving techniques, such as deploying stored energy or controlling demand, help reduce energy costs by minimizing the charges associated with peak consumption periods.
Feed-in limitation
Our Feed-in Limitation feature allows you to set specific output caps for each system, ensuring compliance with regulations and optimal integration into the power grid.
Asset Management
Our service offers advanced user management and flexible organizational structuring tailored to company needs, along with efficient site sharing and robust search capabilities for effective asset management.
Dynamic price optimization
Leverage dynamic price optimization to adjust your energy systems’ operations based on real-time market prices, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs in volatile markets.
Energy Forecasts
Our Energy Forecasts provide tailored predictions based on system size and location, using advanced algorithms to enhance accuracy and operational efficiency.
Why EcoPhi in general?
Highly flexible
Our company is characterized by its outstanding flexibility to ensure that our monitoring solutions are perfectly tailored to the ever-changing requirements and needs of our customers.
Cloud based
Our cloud-based monitoring solutions give you the freedom and flexibility to monitor your infrastructure from anywhere and at any time, so you always have comprehensive insight into the performance and security of your systems.
Software + Hardware
Our company uses a perfect combination of software and hardware to provide comprehensive monitoring solutions that enable our customers to effectively monitor and optimize the performance, security and availability of their infrastructure.
Regular updates
In addition, we offer regular updates to our monitoring software to ensure that our customers always have access to the latest features, performance improvements and security updates.
Super fast performance
Our monitoring solutions are characterized by their super-fast performance, allowing you to access important data in real time to gain immediate insights into the performance of your systems and proactively respond to potential problems.
Outstanding support
In addition to our first-class monitoring solutions, we offer outstanding support to ensure that our customers always receive the assistance they need. Our dedicated support team is on hand to help you with any questions, problems or concerns you may have and is committed to helping you quickly and efficiently at all times so that you can get the most out of our products.
Activities in The Netherlands
As part of the development of the Dutch market, we are planning a range of activities. As part of the project, we are regularly conducting on-site and online trainings in regard to our remote monitoring, control and energy management solutions. Feel free to get in touch with us if you are interested in a training or meeting us in person.
- Solar Solutions Amsterdam (11-13 March 2025): EcoPhi will be exhibiting and demonstrating the various solutions for the Dutch market
- RES Project Inauguration (tbd): EcoPhi will demonstrate and showcase one of our existing systems as part of an official inauguration
- Regular on-site and online trainings: To strenghten the capabilities of our partners to install and maintain our systems
Why The Netherlands as a market
The Netherlands is actively advancing its renewable energy transition and is becoming an increasingly attractive market for innovative energy systems and sustainable technologies. For our company, the Dutch market holds significant potential for several key reasons:
Ambitious Climate Goals
The Dutch government has committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and is making substantial investments in expanding renewable energy sources. This ambition creates a dynamic environment where innovative solutions are in high demand, paving the way for cutting-edge energy technologies.
Growing Commitment to Renewable Energy
In recent years, the Netherlands has made notable progress in renewable energy adoption. While there is room for further growth compared to some other European markets, the strong support for solar energy, battery storage, and intelligent energy management makes it a promising market for sustainable technologies.
Expanding Market for Energy Management
With a rising share of renewable energy, the Netherlands faces increasing challenges in efficiently managing its energy systems. Our platform for monitoring and control provides the tools necessary to optimize these systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency in renewable energy integration.
Strategic Location in Europe
The Netherlands serves as a vital hub for innovation and international collaboration within Europe. A presence in this market allows us to strengthen local operations while building connections with regional and European partners, further amplifying opportunities for growth.
Openness to International Partnerships
Known for its openness to international collaboration, the Netherlands offers an inviting business environment. This facilitates partnerships with local stakeholders, which are critical for the success of our projects and the wider adoption of sustainable energy solutions.
By focusing on the Dutch market, we contribute to its ongoing energy transition while strengthening our position as a provider of intelligent energy management solutions. This alignment with a progressive and forward-looking market sets the stage for impactful growth and innovation.
The RES-Programme - Background and goals
As an import-oriented company with solutions designed for global application, we are happy to be selected as one of the German companies to be part of the RES Programme.
Our innovative solutions in energy management, PV monitoring and control and solar asset management led to our selection as participants in the RES Programme 2024. Being among the few chosen for this initiative provides us with valuable support in market development. This opportunity enables us to better understand new markets, engage with key stakeholders, and refine our approach to expanding our presence effectively. We look forward to utilizing this program to further contribute to sustainable energy solutions internationally.
The RES Project Netherlands is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action as part of the Renewable Energy Solutions Programme of the German Energy Solutions Initiative.
German Energy Agency (dena)
The German Energy Agency (dena) is a centre of excellence for the applied energy transition and climate protection. dena studies the challenges of building a climate-neutral society and supports the German government in achieving its energy and climate policy objectives. Since its foundation in 2000, dena has worked to develop and implement solutions and bring together national and international partners from politics, industry, the scientific community and all parts of society. dena is a project enterprise and a public company owned by the German federal government. dena’s shareholder is the Federal Republic of Germany. www.dena.de/en
German Energy Solutions Initiative
With the aim of positioning German technologies and know-how worldwide, the German Energy Solutions Initiative of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Action (BMWK) supports suppliers of climate-friendly energy solutions in opening up foreign markets. The focus lies on renewable energies, energy efficiency, smart grids and storage, as well as technologies such as power-to-gas and fuel cells. Aimed in particular at small and medium-sized enterprises, the German Energy Solutions Initiative supports participants through measures to prepare market entry as well as to prospect, develop and secure new markets. www.german-energy-solutions.de/GES/Navigation/EN/Home/home.html
Renewable Energy Solutions Programme (RES Programme)
With the RES programme, the German Energy Solutions Initiative of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Action (BMWK) helps German companies in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors enter new markets. Within the framework of the programme, reference plants are installed and marketed with the support of the German Energy Agency (dena). Information and training activities help ensure a sustainable market entry and demonstrate the quality of climate-friendly technologies made in Germany. www.german-energy-solutions.de/GES/Redaktion/EN/Basepages/Services/dena-res.html
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