Heineken Vialonga shows how heat-as-a-service unlocks zero-carbon industrial steam with no process change and no CapEx
The battery charges from a 7 MWp on-site solar array and a flexible grid PPA with EDP. Under a heat-as-a-service model, EDP designs, builds and operates the system, allowing Heineken to receive low-carbon steam with no process changes and no CapEx exposure. Project overview Lead: HeinekenCountry: Portugal Sector: Food & Beverage (TES, solar PV, green […]
Microsoft and EirGrid show how data centre assets can support grid flexibility where market frameworks enable participation, without compromising operational resilience
Operated through Enel X, this turns the data centre into a distributed energy asset. The initiative also incorporates hydrogen fuel cells, liquid immersion cooling, and high-density cold plate solutions. Project overview Lead: MicrosoftCountry: Ireland Sector: DC + Grid (Grid-interactive UPS, liquid immersion cooling and hydrogen fuel cells) Stage: Post-FID / operational Financing: Ancillary services revenue […]
E.ON: Silvertown ECTOgrid shows how multi-vector local systems can electrify heat while reducing peak demand and sharing risk
The project integrates these energy vectors to serve thousands of homes and businesses in a dense city environment with reliable and decarbonised district heating and electricity. Project overview Lead: E.ONCountry: UK Sector: Urban multi-vector energy system (district heating/cooling + power flexibility) Stage: Planning / deployment phase Financing: Risk-sharing mechanisms (developer–utility) Success factors & impact 01. […]