Event organized by EIRES and KIVI at the TU/e Campus.

Save the date November 18, 2025 15:30 hrs. More details later!!

Grid Congestion

Grid congestion is a major topic in many countries. To lower CO2 emissions the way we generate and use energy is changing. Electrification of energy supply is important to reach such a goal. The growth of solar and wind energy in the energy mix leads to fluctuating supply. Combined with growing power demand, the grid is becoming overloaded. This leads to grid congestion and solutions are needed. Also, in the Brainport region this is happening. Innovative solutions like energy hubs are needed. GENIUS is a living lab at the TU/e to explore the options.

The GENIUS project

The experiments within the OPZuid GENIUS project were officially started one year ago with the completion of the hardware/software setup on the TU/e Campus. A 3.4 MWh battery has been installed and is connected to the campus grid. The energy related assets in all the campus buildings, labs, etc. are connected to be able to monitor and control the energy usage. The aim is to manage energy flows on the campus by using an innovative, intelligent energy management system. Using real-time data from the assets as well as historic data and predictive models grid congestion will be prevented.

Moreover, the setup is also testing ground for relevant future innovations and can be used as a living lab.

Bess (Battery Energy Storage System)

In many countries BESS systems like GENIUS are installed and used. 

BESS is short for Battery Energy Storage System. More info about these systems In e.g. USA here and here.

The experience and “quantitative” results after one year will be discussed.

Two lectures have been arranged.

The GENIUS system and how the battery fits to the assets of the TU/e.

What has been achieved in the first year and expectations for the future. Presented by TU/e real estate.

The ideas behind the energy management system (EMS) of the TU/e campus including GENIUS. How does the EMS perform? What is the role of AI? Presented by the software partner of the project Zympler (tbc).

GENIUS site visit

The site of the GENIUS system will be visited after the presentations.

Network Drinks

There will be ample time to network with the speakers and others during the network drinks.

Preliminary program

  • 15.30 Location open
  • 15.45 Welcome.
  • 15.50 GENIUS on TU/e Campus and results for the first year.
  • 16.15 Smart energy management, avoiding net congestion with GENIUS.
  • 16.45 Q&A.
  • 17.05 Site visit to GENIUS and networking drinks.
  • 18.00 End of visit.

OPZuid GENIUS

Nine parties are part of the GENIUS consortium covering many facets of the project. The parties are: TU/e, EIRES, EASISI, Fudura, RIFT, Zympler Voltgoed, VBOptimum, ZEnMo, Cube Charging, Enerzien, Eindhoven Engine and Woonbedrijf. With support from the province, municipality and Enexis.