The attached CILOLAB deliverable “Essent’s energy solution proposal for customer X facilities” (TNO 2026 160178) was developed jointly with Essent as part of a CILOLAB sprint.
This study explores potential energy solutions for new office and logistics facilities in a context of grid congestion, with a particular focus on combining a limited grid connection with local energy generation and flexibility options.
The work takes the form of a case study for a new facility of customer “X,” in which Essent and TNO developed and compared several energy scenarios. These scenarios assess energy demand, electric vehicle charging requirements, and the deployment of photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), additional local generation, and demand-side management. By comparing an initially generously sized design with a revised scenario based on more realistic assumptions, the study provides insight into the impacts on peak power demand, energy consumption, and CO₂ emissions.
The results demonstrate that applying realistic usage profiles and flexibility measures can significantly reduce investment costs and improve the efficient use of locally generated energy, while maintaining the reliability of the energy supply.
This deliverable was authored by Lukasz Zymelka (TNO) within the framework of the CILOLAB Essent sprint.