Many businesses want to get off gas, but run into problems with the full power grid, among others. Through creative solutions involving local generation of renewable energy, conversion of power into heat and battery storage, entrepreneurs often still manage to find solutions. Change Inc. highlights seven examples.
Dependence on natural gas contributes significantly to the carbon footprint of Dutch industry and is now also a major strategic risk. This became clear in recent months with gas prices rising as a result of the war in the Middle East.
Gas is used by industry mainly indirectly to generate industrial heat. There are renewable alternatives for industry's heat demand, but they almost always require customisation. Combinations of renewable energy, battery storage, heat pumps, e-boilers and smart exchange of electricity with the grid can help here.