Commercial energy solutions
Energy storage is the process of capturing and holding energy for later use, often to balance fluctuations between energy production and demand, especially with intermittent renewable sources like solar and wind.
Power trading refers to purchasing and selling power between participants in the energy industry. Various forms of power trading are possible depending on the market design.
• What it does: Stabilises the grid within seconds when frequency deviates from 50 Hz.
• How: Automatic and instantaneous response (e.g. batteries or generators adjust output).
• Purpose: First line of defence to prevent blackouts.
• Response time: Within 30 seconds.
• What it does: Restores grid frequency within minutes after FCR stabilises the initial disturbance.
• How: Automated system that adjusts power output continuously, based on grid signals.
• Purpose: Maintains stable frequency and system reliability.
• Response time: Up to 5 minutes, but automatic.
• What it does: Restores grid frequency within minutes after FCR stabilises the initial disturbance.
• How: Automated system that adjusts power output continuously, based on grid signals.
• Purpose: Maintains stable frequency and system reliability.
• Response time: Up to 5 minutes, but automatic.
