Setup
What is Grid Boost?
Grid Boost is a sustainable solution for temporarily increasing the power capacity of an existing grid connection. In many situations, the available grid capacity is not sufficient to meet energy demand, such as on construction sites, charging hubs or temporary housing projects. With Grid Boost, grid capacity is enhanced without the need for a physical grid upgrade. The setup is often used for larger connections (400A or more) or at locations where the grid consistently falls short.
How does it work?
In a Grid Boost setup, an energy meter continuously measures consumption. When power demand approaches the maximum capacity of the grid connection, the battery automatically switches on to supply additional energy. This prevents grid overload and maintains a stable power supply during peak periods.
During off-peak hours, or when demand is low, the battery recharges through the grid. The stored energy can also come from renewable sources such as solar or wind power.
Grid Boost is ideal when temporary energy demand exceeds what the grid can deliver, or when grid congestion occurs. It also provides an effective solution for projects waiting for a grid upgrade.
How does Greener apply this?
Greener supplies batteries that can be easily connected to an existing grid. Our specialists first assess the project’s power requirements and design a suitable configuration. The batteries are then delivered and installed on-site.
With our Energy Management Software, power consumption is monitored 24/7 and the batteries are controlled automatically. This ensures a reliable system that runs smoothly without interruptions.
Applications across different sectors
Construction and Infrastructure
On construction sites, energy use is often high and fluctuating, while grid capacity is limited. Heavy electric machinery such as cranes, pile drivers and pumps require significant power. With Grid Boost, you can instantly add temporary extra capacity to an existing grid connection without waiting months for an upgrade.
The battery automatically provides additional energy when demand increases and recharges during quiet periods. This effectively boosts grid capacity without needing changes to the setup. It prevents downtime, saves fuel and allows construction projects to continue without interruption.
Events
Events and festivals often experience strong peaks in energy demand. A standard grid connection rarely has enough capacity to handle these peaks. Grid Boost expands grid capacity with batteries, removing the need for diesel generators to cover high-demand moments.
The setup provides temporary grid reinforcement that absorbs peaks and keeps the power supply stable. It creates a quiet, reliable and emission-free energy solution that can easily be scaled to the size of the event.
Grid Services
The power grid is increasingly overloaded, leading to grid congestion and long waiting times for new or upgraded connections. For many businesses and municipalities, this causes delays or halts planned expansions.
Grid Boost offers a sustainable and practical solution. By adding a mobile battery to an existing grid connection, it temporarily increases grid capacity. This reduces network strain and helps absorb peaks, allowing existing infrastructure to be used more efficiently. For companies and municipalities, it means projects can move forward even in areas with limited capacity.
During periods of low demand, the battery can also store energy, for instance from renewable sources. It then delivers that energy during high-demand periods, helping stabilise the grid and lower emissions.
EV-Charging
The shift to electric mobility requires substantial charging power, especially at logistics hubs or charging depots where multiple vehicles charge at once. Often, grid capacity is too limited to meet this demand. Grid Boost temporarily adds extra capacity to the existing grid connection.
This temporary grid reinforcement enables EV charging even at sites with limited capacity, without delays or expensive infrastructure upgrades. Electric vehicles can stay charged and operational at all times.
Shore Power
Ships that are docked often require more electricity than the shore connection can deliver. In many ports, this is still managed using diesel generators, causing both emissions and noise pollution. Grid Boost provides a clean, emission-free solution by temporarily strengthening the shore connection with additional battery capacity.
This increases available grid capacity without emissions or noise. The setup is quick to install, scalable and easy to integrate with renewable energy sources. As a result, shore power becomes more reliable, quieter and more sustainable, even where grid capacity is limited or congestion is an issue.