Brabant to Invest €5 Million in Energy Hubs for Business Parks
Brabant, Tuesday, 25 March 2025.
The province of Brabant aims to optimize electricity networks and reduce costs for local businesses through €5 million investment in energy hubs, boosting sustainable growth and energy efficiency.
Strategic Implementation and Selection
The province has identified twenty business parks across Brabant where energy hubs show promising potential [1]. Starting April 2025, these selected locations will be eligible to apply for feasibility study subsidies, with additional support becoming available later in the year for concrete hub development [1]. The initiative builds upon the successful ‘Grote Oogst’ program, which has already demonstrated the effectiveness of local collaboration in sustainability measures [1].
Collaborative Energy Management
Each energy hub will require a minimum of five businesses working together to optimize their energy infrastructure [1]. Provincial Climate and Energy Deputy Bas Maes explains that companies will share not only grid connections but also explore opportunities for local renewable energy generation through wind and solar power, along with collective battery storage solutions [1]. The current grid scarcity has been limiting business expansion and sustainability efforts, making these shared connection points crucial for continued growth [1].
Network Integration and Support
The province is implementing this program in partnership with key stakeholders including municipalities, Enexis, BOM, and Brainport Development [1]. This collaborative approach mirrors successful models seen elsewhere in the Netherlands, where grid-aware solutions have shown significant potential for optimizing energy distribution [3]. The initiative is receiving funding support from the Ministry of Climate and Green Growth (KGG), aligning with broader provincial goals to accelerate energy transition and enhance the business climate [1].