Founding Story
Energy FlexibilityAkzoNobel
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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