Flexibility from industry, commercial & residential buildings

Achieving an energy- and cost-efficient operation

First phase focus

An industrial clean room

Limitation request on consumption

Electricity consumption of flexible loads is shifted or reduced if requested by the Distribution System Operator. The Customer Energy Manager (CEM) receives a limitation message, determines the most optimal way to reduce consumption, and executes the request

Cost reduction using price signals & thermal storage

Controllable appliances are operated according to price signals to reduce energy costs. The CEM automatically controls the appliances and the building automation & conditioning systems to consume energy when it is cheapest. It can also take advantage of low energy prices and create additional heat, storing it by increasing the temperature, pressure or humidity

Prioritise energy self-consumption

The Customer Energy Manager manages local energy consumption based on PV production and limits on power export and import. The CEM monitors the PV power plant and energy demand of the clean room and initiates load shifting or consumption increase to prioritise self-consumption of PV generated power

Pilot management & participants

Involving technology providers and industrial customers

Pilot Manager
Consolinno Energy GmbH - ESCO and technology provider
Pilot Manager
fortiss GmbH - research institute
Building Owner
The Irlbacher Blickpunkt Glas in Bavaria, a manufacturer of innovative flat glass products

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