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Emmen: Next Generation Business Model

Together with local and regional authorities, selected industrial sites and businesses based in Emmen pilot the Next Generation Business Model, the related business case, and to experiment with the decision-making tool. The pilot results in adjustment and improvement of the model. Additionally, the pilot strengthens the interest of participating sites and businesses in their on-site energy transition.

The pilot concerns a business model and business case for the exchange of electricity between companies via a direct line. The business model is tailored to the exchange between the GETEC site and the Bargermeer site. And is completed with conclusions on applicability. 

A business model was set up in close consultation with Berton and GETEC, aiming to fit the needs of both companies. The direct line power exchange model consists of the following elements:

  • Berton uses the full roof potential by building a 475 kWpeak PV installation.
  • Roof renovation of the drying halls is needed to enable full roof use.
  • The solar installation is connected to the GETEC grid via a 170-meter direct line.
  • Berton delivers all generated solar power to GETEC.
  • GETEC delivers co-generated power to Berton and becomes its sole power supplier.
  • Berton disconnects from the DSO grid, freeing grid capacity for other companies on the Bargermeer site.
  • A 15-year PPA is required between Berton and GETEC.

Conclusions
Berton Concrete’s CEO Peter van Huis, GETEC’s CEO René Hartman and GETEC’s technical officer Wim Post concluded:

  • The model is technically and legally feasible.
  • It fits GETEC’s strategy to supply energy outside the park.
  • It solves Berton’s need for greater grid capacity.
  • Berton’s dependency on GETEC’s power delivery is a non-manageable risk.
  • The companies will not implement the solution as long as the business case is negative.

The Emmen GRITH-team concluded:

  • The model is a valid solution for inter-company power exchange, especially where grid capacity is limited.
  • The negative business case is mostly due to construction issues at Berton’s drying halls.
  • Other situations could lead to a positive business case.