Complementary Expertise

“Battery 4 Industry specializes in the installation of industrial battery systems with advanced smart control. The company was founded as a joint venture between Batimont Solar (PV installer), Afschrift (high-voltage installer), and my own experience in the energy sector,” says co-founder and managing director Karel Florizoone. “Our TIER 1 battery systems stand for quality, performance, and reliable warranties. To ensure intelligent control and maximum return, we collaborate with energy partners such as Elindus.”

Elindus is a 100% Belgian energy supplier and currently ranks fourth in the B2B market. “We started in 2013 as a traditional energy supplier,” CEO Thomas Van Broeck explains. “Since 2018, our spin-off Smart at Energy has helped maintain balance on the electricity grid. And with our smart control platform Elion, we further contribute to that goal.”

The Most Cost-Effective Energy Mix

Companies wanting to manage their energy consumption intelligently need reliable partners and flexible technology. “We help businesses benefit from the most cost-effective energy mix at any moment,” Thomas Van Broeck continues. “Elion acts as the digital bridge between production, consumption, and storage. The platform continuously analyses a company’s energy flows and automatically controls batteries and solar panels.”

“We first analyse all technical parameters to integrate the batteries into the customer’s energy system according to industry best practices. In addition, a preliminary data analysis from Elindus provides a reliable view of the business case,” says Karel Florizoone. “We have access to all quarter-hour data and the injection profile, and we simulate the added value a battery system can deliver. Based on this, and in consultation with Battery 4 Industry, we can propose the most suitable battery sizing,” adds Thomas Van Broeck.

Dynamic Market Developments

“The applications of a battery system are dynamic; they evolve in line with energy needs and market developments. After this year’s significant increase in grid tariffs, the future promises further rises in energy costs, congestion, and complexity. Those who want to be prepared invest in smart technology such as a battery with intelligent control, which can offer a strategic advantage,” says Karel Florizoone.

“We anticipate these changing market conditions: due to increasingly negative prices, we are having to curtail solar installations more often. Under Picasso, we saw the volatile imbalance market calm down over the past year, and we are noticing that hourly—and more recently quarter-hour—prices on the day-ahead market are creating new opportunities,” adds Thomas Van Broeck.

“Battery 4 Industry and Elindus combine technology, market expertise, and operational know-how into integrated solutions that give companies an edge in leveraging the energy transition strategically and profitably,” conclude Karel Florizoone and Thomas Van Broeck.

Source: VOKA