The transition to renewable energy is accelerating worldwide, with new policies and technologies enabling smarter and more efficient energy use. Recent regulatory advancements are making it easier to integrate solar, wind, and other renewable sources while also promoting the adoption of battery storage and flexibility services. These changes support a broader application of microgrids, which enable localized energy generation, storage, and consumption.
This is where FLOWBOX comes in—delivering advanced digital solutions for microgrid control, optimizing energy production and consumption in real time based on market prices and aggregator demands.
Key Developments Driving Smarter Energy Management
To enhance the efficiency and flexibility of decentralized energy systems, recent advancements introduce:
- Streamlined integration of renewable sources – faster approval processes and reduced administrative barriers.
- Support for stand-alone battery storage – allowing more effective management of locally generated electricity.
- Seamless aggregator participation – creating new opportunities for microgrid operators to participate in energy markets and maximize self-consumption benefits.
Microgrids: The Smart Way to Maximize Renewable Energy
Microgrids are decentralised energy systems combining multiple energy sources (solar power plants, CHP units, heat pumps, battery storage) and storage (battery storage, electric boilers, cooling technologies, etc.). Their use will enable:
- Minimising energy transmission losses - producing energy directly at the point of consumption.
- Protection against grid failures - possibility of independent operation in the event of a failure of the central grid.
- Optimisation of consumption and storage - control of energy consumption based on generation forecasting, SPOT prices and grid flexibility.
- Reduction of operating costs - efficient management of production and consumption brings significant savings.
Optimizing Microgrid Performance with Smart Energy Management
FLOWBOX EMOS is an advanced microgrid control solution that enables:
- Predicting production and consumption - by analyzing historical data and current conditions, it plans the optimal algorithm for using the energy produced.
- Excess power generation management - automatic accumulation of surplus energy in battery storage, heat pumps or cooling, or sale through an aggregator.
- SPOT trading optimization - intelligent algorithms work with SPOT electricity prices and plan storage and consumption according to market developments.
- Supporting automated control - autonomous energy management of microgrid operating sites allows for example ¼ hour peak control, battery charging/recharging, control of heat pumps without operator intervention, all with the aim of reducing energy costs.
How can FLOWBOX help your business or community?
FLOWBOX EMOS provides comprehensive visibility and intelligent control over microgrid operations, enabling businesses and communities to evaluate energy production and consumption, predict energy flows, and optimize management to minimize losses and maximize savings. Key features include:
- Real-time monitoring and control of energy consumption
- 48-hour solar power generation forecasting for better planning
- Optimization of battery storage charging cycles to enhance efficiency
- Dynamic control of charging stations and CHP units
- Utilization of SPOT pricing for maximum economic benefits
- Integration into flexibility schemes to make the most of available energy resources
As decentralized energy systems continue to gain momentum, microgrids and smart energy management are becoming essential for businesses and communities looking to reduce costs and enhance sustainability. FLOWBOX helps not only with seamless implementation but also with efficient ongoing management, ensuring that your investment in renewable energy delivers maximum benefits.
Want to learn more about microgrid management and how to integrate it into your operations? Contact us today to discover how FLOWBOX can optimize your energy use and increase efficiency.