Dynamic energy management system for SMBs

Solar power, wind power and the lot – the growing use of renewable energy sources is resulting in substantial fluctuations in energy production. Fraunhofer researchers have now made it possible to design industrial processes in small and medium-sized businesses to be demand-responsive. This enables companies to maximize their use of green power from their own power plants, to respond to fluctuations, and, in the future, to contribute to stabilizing the energy supply. The proportion of coal in the energy mix is diminishing, while renewables are steadily growing in importance. This is confronting grid operators with challenges, though. If the sun is shining in a clear blue sky and a fresh breeze is blowing, solar modules and wind turbines generate more power than is needed. If, however, the sky is overcast and the wind is still, power becomes a scarce commodity. How can such production fluctuations be stabilized to ensure a stable energy supply, despite the growing number of volatile power sources.