Advancenergy: energy storage in the food supply chain

The food industry faces major challenges when it comes to energy consumption and sustainability. Advancenergy offers innovative solutions for efficient energy use, reducing waste, and cutting costs. One of the most promising technologies in this transition is energy storage. It plays a key role in integrating renewable energy sources, reducing grid congestion, and supporting a more stable energy infrastructure.

Storage as a solution: cold and heat buffers

Within the food sector, energy storage can take several forms, including cold and heat buffers as well as batteries. Cold rooms and heat buffer tanks can be used for energy storage by adjusting usage to electricity pricing and balancing supply and demand. By making cooling and freezing systems power-adjustable, electricity can be consumed at more favourable times. This leads to significant cost savings and more efficient use of available energy sources.

The benefits of the SMC salt battery

When cold buffer storage is fully optimised, adding a battery can provide further benefits. The SMC salt battery is a safe and sustainable energy storage option tailored to the needs of the food industry. Key benefits include:

• Completely safe for indoor use
• Fully recyclable and environmentally friendly
• No loss of efficiency at temperatures up to 60°C
• Long lifespan of 20 years with no degradation
• Low total cost of ownership, enabling faster return on investment

Thanks to these features, the salt battery is a reliable and future-proof solution for companies looking to improve their energy management.

Virtual grid connection: tackling grid congestion

The growing demand for electricity combined with limited grid capacity increasingly leads to grid congestion. A virtual grid connection with battery storage offers an innovative way to address this issue. By combining a battery with an Advanced Energy Management System (AEMS) and hardware-based separation, an existing 3*80A (55 kW) connection can be expanded to 150 kW—or even to 250 kW when two connections are combined. This allows businesses to manage their energy usage more flexibly and take advantage of lower costs.

AEMS: intelligent energy management

The Advancenergy Energy Management System (AEMS) helps food sector companies reduce their energy costs by up to 20%. The AEMS box integrates with existing systems such as refrigeration controllers and battery management systems to use energy when it is most cost-effective. This enables businesses to make the most of their own solar generation or purchase electricity at lower market prices during periods of surplus.

By combining storage solutions, batteries, and smart software such as AEMS, food producers can enhance their energy management and prepare for a more sustainable future. Advancenergy supports companies in operating more efficiently, sustainably, and profitably. Visit us at the Food Tech Event, booth 129, to see how your business could benefit from smart energy solutions.

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Food Tech Event 2025 | Hall 3 Booth 129