We are delighted to inform you about a recent project at Mopabloem, a leading company in the greenhouse horticulture sector. In collaboration with Mopabloem, we have installed two electric boilers, which have not only contributed to optimising their energy costs but also to embracing a sustainable future.
Here are some highlights of this project:
Electric Boilers as the Key to Success: The greenhouse horticulture sector faces the constant challenge of finding the right balance between electricity costs and gas consumption. Mopabloem has introduced electric boilers to address this challenge. With a capacity of 1200 kW for load balancing and 1000 kW for regulating solar panels, these boilers enable Mopabloem to reduce their energy costs and generate additional income by regulating emergency power. Furthermore, the boilers can store solar energy during periods of high irradiation when electricity prices are negative.
Seamless Integration and Minimal Maintenance: The project commenced in December 2022 and became operational in July of this year. Integrating this technology into an existing greenhouse environment required patience and expertise. The maintenance of the electric boilers is minimal, and the E-boiler has a lifespan of 30 years.
Reducing Costs and Environmental Footprint: Coen Haakman, Operational Director of Mopabloem, emphasized the significance of this investment as a step towards sustainability. Mopabloem aims to fully rely on renewable energy sources in the future and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
Smart Monitoring and Control: The electric boilers are connected to an innovative "box" from Energy Pool, which regulates and optimizes the electricity grid. This provides the capability for remote monitoring and control, resulting in more efficient energy management.
The Importance of a Strong Partner: This is a new technology that is not yet fully developed, and it needs to seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure and systems. Coen Haakman of Mopabloem stated that the collaboration with Bosman Van Zaal has been invaluable.
- "For 25 years, UK’s greenhouse horticulture has been the regulatory valve of the UK’s electricity market by supplying attractive prices with combined heat and power (CHP) during times of scarcity. A lot has changed in 25 years. The capacity of the changing energy mix - with a greater share of wind and solar - has become as variable as the weather, and the electricity grid is actually overloaded. With the use of E-boilers, the sector expands its role as a national regulatory valve by relieving the grid during surpluses. And, of course, this is done at attractive prices, significantly reducing energy costs for the horticultural business!" – Martien Klein, Climate Expert Bosman Van Zaal
