Green electricity in full bloom

Nijssen Tuin & Bulbs, as a flower wholesaler, requires a large amount of power. The plants require lighting and watering and, depending on the season, heating or cooling. The flower bulbs must be kept below 5°C at all times to prevent them from sprouting prematurely. And, of course, the packaging machines also need electricity. In addition, the owner’s own house is located on the company premises; he lives there with his family and, of course, also consumes electricity.

The company’s energy demand peaks during the important main season between the beginning of June and the end of September, when the flower bulbs are harvested, washed, dried and then cooled. Covering these needs with the conventional power supply has become more and more of a challenge as business activity has increased, especially now that grid capacity in the Netherlands is under severe strain due to the energy transformation. According to a forecast by the local energy supplier, it could take up to 10 years before the supplier would be able to offer a supply that meets local demand.

Another challenge: business trends are difficult to predict since they depend heavily on developments in international markets. This means that demand for energy can remain constant or increase sharply. What is needed is a flexible energy supply solution that can cover peak loads and, if necessary, grow along with business.