Energy management systems
Borusan EnBW Enerji Generates Renewable Energy For the Next Generations
Featuring an installed capacity and portfolio based entirely on renewable energy sources, Borusan EnBW Enerji makes a direct contribution to sustainability in Turkey and in the world as it ranks among the leading wind power generation companies.
The company’s installed capacity is 725 MW with its 12 energy power plants and its total portfolio amounts to 935 MW once 94 MWp Saros SPP the other WPP licenses installed. Borusan EnBW Enerji’s renewable energy facilities, while substituting fossil fuel-based facilities that cause significant greenhouse gas emissions with their clean energy production, prevented a total of 1,300,000 tons of carbon emissions in 2021.
Borusan EnBW Enerji’s basic approach to sustainability is to contribute directly and indirectly to the sustainability of the world in its activities and to create sustainable value for its stakeholders.
With the installed capacity and portfolio comprised solely of renewable energy sources, Borusan EnBW Enerji possesses a professional investment team that creates added value through high-level project management and engineering expertise and expert operation and maintenance teams managing power plants efficient with high availability and capacity. The company has the product portfolio that helps the customers procure green electricity with I-REC Green Energy and Gold Standard Carbon Certificates. Borusan EnBW Enerji has competitive advantage owing to its vision to have a continuous development in existing business models; a far reaching vision based on development through new business models as well as digital transformation.
With a sustainability strategy having focus areas climate, human and innovation, the company aims to ensure the conservation and regeneration of species with the biodiversity projects it has designed under the climate focus area. With the biodiversity project in the field of flora, Borusan EnBW Enerji aims to restore the Sultan Lily, species whose existence in their natural environment has been decreasing in recent years, to reproduce this specific species in a laboratory environment and then realize its regeneration in nature. The Birdhouses and Bat Roosts biodiversity project carried out in the fauna area, the target is to contribute healthy forest growth as increase in the bird and bat population in forest areas balances the insect population as they feed on insects that damage trees. Borusan EnBW Enerji, which carries out excursions in order to clean up the wastes left in the forest that may cause forest fires or have an igniting effect during forest fires, carries out all these projects with the voluntary efforts of universities, non-governmental organizations as well as company employees.
In the human focus area, Borusan EnBW Enerji, which carries out projects for the common use areas of its stakeholders, especially the local people, provides scholarships to students in need. In addition, they implement inclusivity projects aimed at increasing women’s employment in the field of gender equality, especially in renewable energy facilities. In the innovation focus area, they continue to work within the framework of new business models.
As Senkron Energy, we tackle the critical challenges of the modern energy sector, including operational inefficiencies, complexities in managing diverse renewable portfolios, rising costs due to unplanned downtimes, long lead time for equipment supply after downtime, uncertainties in hybrid power plants with storage, and increasing cybersecurity attacks. With our headquarters in Amsterdam, we’re dedicated to driving global energy transformation through innovative digital solutions. Our mission is centered on empowering sustainable energy technologies with data intelligence and industry expertise. Our innovative approach allows our clients to harness AI-driven insights to optimize investment, operation, maintenance, and monetization of their investment contributing to a sustainable future.
We offer a comprehensive products and services tailored to address the diverse challenges of the energy sector. Our solutions are meticulously developed to enhance operational efficiency, improve decision-making processes, and fortify the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure.
One of our flagship offerings is the OnePact which is a Renewable Energy Management Suite (REMS), a cutting-edge platform designed to optimize the performance and management of renewable energy assets. REMS integrates advanced data analytics, predictive maintenance, and real-time monitoring to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability of renewable energy portfolios. By leveraging AI and machine learning, Onepact provides actionable insights that help in minimizing downtime, extending equipment lifespan, and optimizing energy production. This solution not only enhances operational efficiency but also supports strategic decision-making, enabling our clients to achieve their sustainability goals more effectively.
Integrating storage into wind and solar power plants can be challenging, especially when defining the optimum storage capacity for hybrid systems. To address this, we have a simulation model that determines the ideal capacity for grid-level storage investments ensuring maximum efficiency and return on investment.
To address the growing threat of cybersecurity attacks, we offer a robust Cyberpact OT/ICS SOC (Security Operations Center) solution tailored for the energy sector. Our OT/ICS SOC solution delivers real-time monitoring, threat detection, and comprehensive threat intelligence designed specifically for Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS). We ensure the protection of critical infrastructure and the secure operation of energy assets. This proactive approach enhances the resilience of our clients’ operations and safeguards their investments in an increasingly digital and interconnected world
In the realm of cybersecurity, we provide a comprehensive security framework that protects the physical and digital components of critical infrastructure from advanced cyberattacks, ensuring seamless operations and regulatory compliance. As Senkron Energy, we empower your energy operations with advanced technology, paving the way for a more sustainable and secure future
Energy management systems
Demand/Supply – Renewable energy with guarantees of origin (GO)
Ever since 1999, energy users in Europe have demanded documentation of the origin of the electricity they use, which launched an exponential market development. 470 TWh of renewable energy with Guarantee of Origin were sold and consumed in 2017.
Over the last years, a global market for renewable energy certificates has started to develop and equal tracing mechanisms are available also outside Europe.
A renewable energy certificate is an electronic document which has the sole function of providing proof to a final customer that a given quantity of energy has been produced from renewable sources. The purpose of the renewable energy certificate system is to enable energy users to choose renewable energy to cover their consumption. This active consumer choice is also meant to create an incentive to increase the production of renewable energy.
In Europe the system for renewable energy certificates is named Guarantees of Origin (GO). One GO equals 1 MWh of total renewable electricity. they regulate the system under the EU renewable energy directive (DIRECTIVE 2009/28/EC) and the EU electricity market directive (DIRECTIVE 2009/72/EC).
Ever since 1999, energy users in Europe have demanded documentation of the origin of the electricity they use, which launched an exponential market development. 470 TWh of renewable energy with Guarantee of Origin were sold and consumed in 2017.
Over the last years, a global market for renewable energy certificates has started to develop and equal tracing mechanisms are available also outside Europe.
Figure 1: Consumption of renewable energy with GO 2001-2018 Q3 (TWh)
The consumption of renewable energy with GO in Europe for Q1-Q3 2018 reached a total of 446 TWh. This represents an increase of 9%, comparing to the same period last year and 47% comparing to the same period in 2016.
Figure 2: Consumption of renewable energy with GO for Q1-Q3 in Europe for the three last years (TWh)
For the last three years (2016-2018), there has been an increasing trend in the consumption of renewable energy with origin gurantee in Europe. Comparing Q1-Q3, consumption of renewable energy from wind has increased 59 TWh, hydro 42 TWh and biomass 23 TWh. For solar, the absolute change is only 16 TWh, but the relative change is very high; 524%.
Figure 3: Change in the consumption of renewable energy with GO for Q1-Q3 in Europe between 2016 and 2018 (%)
Hydropower the leader
Hydropower is the most used source in consumption of renewable energy with GO. In 2017, hydropower covered 70% of GOs. Wind power covered 20% of the consumption.
Figure4: Consumption of renewable energy with GO by source in Europe 2001-2018 (MWh)
During 2018, the production of renewable energy is low due to weather circumstances. This had a direct impact on the issuing of GOs, as the issuing relates to the actual production of renewable energy. Comparing Q1-Q3 2018 with Q1-Q3 2017 shows that hydropower and wind power together decreased by 48 TWh.
Figure 5: Production of renewable energy with GO for Q1-Q3 in Europe for the three last years (TWh)
Norway Case
Norway is the largest producer of renewable energy with GO in Europe. In 2017, Norway has 140 TWh of renewable energy with GO, mostly from hydropower. Norway alone stood for 43% of the total market supply of GOs. Renewable energy production with GO from the five largest producer countries represented 60% of the overall total in Europe. The second largest producing country is Italy. It has 71 TWh. Italy is also the country with the broadest portfolio variety.
Figure 2: The five largest producers of renewable energy, in 2017 in Europe (MWh)
Forecast
The forecast for Q4 2018 indicates a new situation in the European GO market. The full year forecast for production of GOs in 2018 is 460 TWh. There’s a reduction of 13% from 2017. Comparing with the Q3- update, the production-forecast is up by +10 TWh. The consumption forecast for 2018 show 590 TWh. There’s an an increase of 25% from 2017. Comparing with the Q3- update, forecast increased significantly with +80 TWh.
Figure 5: Consumption and production of renewable energy with GO in Europe including forecast for Q4 2018 (TWh)
The increase renewable energy consumption and the big drop in production will most probably lead to the rare case of a higher demand than supply. The market has partly discounted this situation through the price increase during 2018. But it’s the future if the market gap is fully discounted into the prices.
Figure 3: Spot price development for GOs from Nordic hydro in the wholesale market 2008-November 2018
Substantial Increase
The substantial increase in the GO prices during Q1-Q3 2018 was most probably a result of three factors. These are increase in underlying demand, production reduction of renewable energy due to low wind and sentiment trading. After a long period with increasing prices, the market corrected downwards in Q4. Improved hydro balance can partly explain the price correction. As the underlying demand is continuing to increase the bullish trend is expected to continue. At the same time there are some indications. These are the price levels are difficult to internalize for European electricity suppliers. This might reduce the possibility for a new round of rapid price increase. As per end of November, GOs produced in 2018 from Nordic hydro is traded at 1,20 €/MWh.
The future price expectations for GOs from Nordic hydropower increased along with the spot prices during 2018. 2019-prices are close to 1,70 €/MWh, and the years ahead price slightly above 2019.
Figure 8: Future price expectations for GOs from Nordic hydropower 5th Dec 2017 and 26th Nov 2018 (€/MWh)
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