Energy transition for recreation

Getting started with the energy transition

Energy transition for your recreational company

The energy transition is driving an unstoppable increase in electricity demand. For your recreation business, it’s now crucial to stay ahead of this rising need. Essentially, your company must be prepared to supply more energy. However, you may often face limitations due to infrastructure that isn’t designed for higher power demands. Additionally, options for upgrading your connection through your grid operator may be limited or even unavailable. Yet, you want to grow and expand your capacity.

Fortunately, there are strategies you can implement to tackle this challenge:

1. Energy Efficiency: Start by optimizing your current electricity usage. By using energy more efficiently, you not only reduce costs but also relieve pressure on your existing infrastructure.

2. Grid Congestion Management: Smartly planning and managing your energy consumption can prevent peak loads and grid congestion. This requires precise monitoring and management of your energy flows.

3. Local Energy Generation: Invest in sustainable alternatives by generating your own electricity, such as with solar panels or wind turbines. This increases your energy independence and is a proactive step in the energy transition.

On this page, we explore each of these solutions in depth, giving you the tools to actively engage in the energy transition within your business. Scroll down for detailed information and discover how you can take control of the energy future of your recreation business.

Energy Efficiency

As electricity demand rises, it’s crucial to also focus on energy-saving measures within your business. There are several effective steps you can take to reduce unnecessary energy consumption:

1. Switch to LED Lighting: LED bulbs are more energy-efficient and have a longer lifespan compared to traditional lighting.

2. Invest in A-Rated Appliances: These appliances are designed to consume less energy without compromising on performance.

3. Identify Energy Drainers: Map out devices and processes that consume unnecessary energy and optimize their efficiency.

4. Foster an Energy-Conscious Culture: Encourage staff and guests to be mindful of energy usage through education, leading by example, and training.

5. Pass Energy Costs on to Guests: This can motivate guests to be more conservative with their electricity usage.

There are many more solutions that can help reduce your electricity consumption. Our advanced, energy-efficient sensors provide insights into your current energy use and help identify the biggest consumers within your business. Additionally, we offer smart meters and an intelligent dashboard that allow you to directly pass on energy costs to your guests, further encouraging energy-conscious behavior.

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Grid congestion management

Network congestion occurs when the electricity grid becomes overloaded by a high demand for electricity at certain times. This is a challenge that your company may face, especially during peak demand - those times when a lot of electricity is suddenly consumed. The goal is to minimize this peak demand and evenly distribute the electricity demand throughout the day.

To effectively manage network congestion, it is essential to:

Mapping energy consumption: Identify which devices consume electricity, when, and how much.
Analyze peak demand: Determine when peak demand occurs and what causes it.

With these insights, you can then apply strategies to spread out the electricity demand more evenly. This may involve shifting certain processes, such as pool pumping, to times of lower energy consumption. Often, it comes down to breaking fixed habits and optimizing business processes.

RecraPlan offers a real-time dashboard that accurately monitors electricity consumption through our advanced user meters. This way, you can see exactly when demand is highest and proactively take action to spread out consumption better throughout the day. Through smart energy management, your company can contribute to a more stable electricity grid and save on energy costs at the same time.

Local energy generation

When expanding the electricity usage is not an option and you have gone through the steps of energy saving, it is time to explore the possibilities for local energy generation. A well-founded analysis of the current electricity demand is essential; without this step, you cannot make effective investments. For the recreational sector, the following options for local generation are particularly interesting:

Solar panels: These are an excellent choice for recreational businesses, as they often generate the most energy in the season when there are many guests. Thanks to technological advancements, solar panels have become more efficient, aesthetically pleasing, and affordable.

Wind turbines: Depending on your location, small wind turbines can be a valuable addition. There are models available that can generate energy even at low wind speeds, making them deployable in various locations.

Energy storage: Energy storage systems, such as batteries, are useful for balancing energy demand. They are especially beneficial if you generate more energy than you consume or if you want to spread the peak load of the network over the day.

Biomass installations: These can provide a sustainable solution for some recreational businesses by generating energy from organic material such as wood chips or organic waste.

There are many other technologies available that can vary depending on the situation and company. While technology continues to evolve, the current level is already such that investments in these systems are profitable.