Founding Story
Energy Flexibility

AkzoNobel

Chemical Industry

200MW Chlorine Factory Flexibility

Location: NetherlandsYear: 2018-2021Duration: 3 years

💡 This breakthrough project, led by Enovin's founder while at AkzoNobel, demonstrated the massive potential of industrial flexibility and inspired the founding of Enovin in 2021.

1The Challenge

Make a major chlorine production facility flexible to participate in TenneT's balancing markets without compromising production quality, safety, or reliability. Required breakthrough thinking in process control and market integration.

2Our Approach

  • Technical feasibility study and safety risk assessment
  • Business case development with CAPEX and ROI modeling
  • Cyber security assessment and supplier sourcing
  • Algorithm development for real-time optimization
  • Software integration with market systems (TenneT API)
  • Operator training and organizational change management
  • IT delivery team formation and project management

Impact & Results

  • 20MW flexible capacity successfully activated
  • New recurring revenue stream established
  • Zero production disruption or safety incidents
  • Model replicated across other industrial sites
  • Industry recognition as pioneering project
  • Direct inspiration for founding Enovin consultancy

Project Deliverables

Technical Feasibility Study
Business Case & ROI Model
Cyber Security Assessment
Real-time Optimization Algorithm
Market Integration Software
Operator Training Program
Performance Dashboard

Skills Demonstrated

Energy FlexibilityAlgorithm DevelopmentProject ManagementChange ManagementCyber SecurityEnergy Markets

Project Scope

200MW chlorine electrolysis facility, 24/7 operation, TenneT balancing market

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