Agricultural entrepreneurs are constantly discovering new ways to optimize their businesses. An emerging trend that is receiving increasing attention is the integration of energy production with energy storage. But what does it actually achieve?
The switch to sustainable energy sources is not only an environmentally conscious choice, but also a smart business move for farmers. Solar panels are already a familiar sight on rural roofs. Energy storage is a much more recent development. But how does this translate into tangible benefits?
Financial advantages
In addition to the ecological benefits, farmers who invest in energy production can reap significant financial benefits. The surplus of generated energy can be fed back to the grid, resulting in additional income. This not only means a lower energy bill, but also a potential source of passive income.
Energy storage: a smart move
But what if the sun doesn't shine? This is where energy storage comes into play. Batteries on the farm store excess energy for times when no power is being generated. This reduces dependence on the regular power grid, which is both cost-saving and more reliable.
Another striking advantage of energy storage is that it enables farmers to generate more energy than is normally possible on their connection. In many areas in the Netherlands, expansion of the connection is not possible due to grid congestion. Because a battery feeds back in phases, you can install up to four times more solar panels without having to expand the energy connection.
Smart management of electricity prices
Another advantage of energy storage is that with a battery you are always assured of the best electricity price. Because you can purchase electricity when the price is low and store it until it is used. In addition, it offers the option of only selling stored energy to the power grid at times of high electricity prices. This flexibility creates an additional source of income, in addition to the aforementioned benefit.
No more problems with negative electricity prices
A fourth advantage of energy storage is that you will never be bothered by negative electricity prices again. In fact, at those times the battery will purchase a lot of electricity and you will benefit optimally from the negative rates.
Conclusion
The combination of energy production and energy storage is not only an environmentally friendly choice, but above all a strategic business move. It not only reduces the ecological footprint, but also strengthens the financial stability for the agricultural company.
Are you curious about what this could mean for your company? Discover the possibilities and view what opportunities there are in your specific situation.