Successful Completion of TROEF Phase 1
TYMLEZ (a NoviqTech company) has successfully completed the initial phase of the TROEF integration, a significant step in the consortium's mission towards a sustainable energy future. During this phase, focus was put on developing a specialized TROEF infrastructure for precise CO2 emission calculations and tracking by successfully integrating the TYMLEZ’s Carbon Central platform with the TROEF infrastructure.
A key aspect of this achievement involved the integration of building meter readings into Carbon Central. This data, crucial for accurate CO2 calculations and the creation of certificates, was sourced from BAM’s office campus through the BAM Skyspark platform. TYMLEZ, in collaboration with BAM, ensured the smooth flow of meter data from the buildings, laying the groundwork for robust CO2 emission calculations.
In the process of calculating CO2 emissions within the TROEF ecosystem, accurate emissions factors are essential. The Skyspark platform provides crucial building data, including 15-minute smart meter readings that detail energy consumption and local energy production from assets such as solar panels.
A significant portion of energy consumption in the ecosystem comes from local production assets, with the remaining sourced from the Dutch energy grid. To determine a precise CO2 emissions factor, understanding the energy mix of the Dutch grid is imperative. This information is obtained through TenneT, the national high-voltage grid operator of The Netherlands. TYMLEZ retrieves the latest generation figures at 15-minute intervals. While this data accurately represents energy distribution across grey energy assets, green energy asset distribution is not included. To complete this dataset, TYMLEZ accesses a second source for green energy distribution on the Dutch grid, made available through NetAnders.
Using these generation figures, a precise CO2 factor is calculated for every building within the TROEF ecosystem. When combined with building meter readings, CO2 emissions are calculated with a granularity of 15 minutes. This meticulous approach ensures accuracy in assessing the environmental impact of the buildings within the TROEF ecosystem.
The data derived from these calculations serves as integral input for the TROEF dashboards, enabling real-time monitoring of energy consumption and emissions. Beyond this immediate application, the data finds utility in various other TROEF use cases, notably in battery management and CO2 optimal asset management. This dataset empowers TROEF clients with insights that go beyond mere monitoring, allowing them to optimize their energy assets and minimize their carbon footprint as a community on the Internet of energy.
In addition to offering near real-time reporting, TYMLEZ goes a step further by providing TROEF clients with corresponding CO2 certificates, based on their emissions data. These certificates serve as tangible proof, enabling clients to transparently showcase their environmental impact to customers, stakeholders, and shareholders alike. By having concrete figures at their disposal stored using blockchain technology, TROEF clients can effectively demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, fostering trust and confidence among their business partners and the wider community.
In the upcoming second phase, TYMLEZ is set to implement the creation of green energy certificates. This initiative involves rewarding clients of buildings that generate surplus green energy with these certificates, acknowledging their contribution to sustainable energy production. These certificates, representing excess green energy, can be traded within the TROEF ecosystem or external markets, establishing a valuable revenue stream from surplus green energy. This pragmatic approach not only promotes renewable energy production but also incentivizes energy efficiency, aligning with TROEF’s commitment to environmental sustainability and economic viability.
TROEF is a collaborative endeavour among key players in the Dutch energy sector that is dedicated to forging a cutting-edge platform, granting users entry into the realm of the ‘Internet of Energy’. Serving as the nucleus of an audacious energy ecosystem, it empowers participants not just to procure energy, but also to actively steer the Netherlands towards a net zero energy transition.
The TROEF platform connects offices, homes, and electric vehicles, allowing data, energy and CO2 to be exchanged between participants. The focus on the user is crucial: the system revolves around the needs of individual users, using the right energy at the right time. This means that energy is adapted to comfort requirements, sustainability goals and cost-effectiveness. Local energy communities work together to use energy locally, maintain balance in the network and prevent congestion.
The system includes multiple layers: in the first layer, energy, CO2, and costs are optimised for individual buildings and electric vehicles. In the second layer, these entities are integrated into local energy communities, where further optimisation takes place. The third layer, the ‘Internet of Energy’, connects these local communities. Combined, these three layers empower communities to reduce their overall CO2 output and to reduce energy costs.
TROEF sets ambitious goals, including a 20% CO2 reduction at building level and a 50% CO2 reduction in local energy communities. In addition, the aim is to reduce the average energy costs for end users by 20% and to reduce the investment requirement in the energy network by 30%. By starting with the user and implementing a detailed approach at different layers, TROEF plays a crucial role in accelerating the energy transition in the Netherlands. The project illustrates a future where sustainable energy is not only accessible, but also used effectively and efficiently, which is essential for creating a sustainable, healthy and connected society.
TYMLEZ provides users of the TROEF ecosystem with accurate CO2 tracking of buildings located in energy communities, creating CO2- and green energy certificates based on smart meter readings.
