Unica's Tenergy Wins 2025 Innovation Award in Foodvalley
Foodvalley, Saturday, 1 November 2025.
Unica’s Tenergy platform, awarded the 2025 Innovation Award, enhances energy efficiency and grid flexibility, benefiting 15,000 businesses and advancing sustainable practices in the Netherlands.
Introduction to Tenergy’s Impact
Unica Energy Solutions’ Tenergy platform has been awarded the 2025 Innovation Award in the Foodvalley region, recognizing its significant contribution to energy efficiency and sustainability. This accolade highlights Tenergy’s role in addressing net congestion challenges and optimizing energy usage across various sectors, notably benefiting around 15,000 businesses struggling with grid connection issues [1][2].
Innovative Energy Management
Tenergy’s platform is designed to enable organizations to use energy more intelligently and flexibly, effectively responding to the challenges posed by net congestion. It offers solutions by optimizing energy demand, storage, and production, allowing businesses to maintain energy security while exploring market opportunities related to sustainable energy [1]. The innovation emerged from practical applications in the agricultural sector, specifically from the usage of combined heat and power (CHP) systems by greenhouse farmers. These systems generate energy for lighting and can be strategically deployed in energy markets when not in use, providing financial incentives [1].
Broader Applications and Benefits
Beyond agriculture, Tenergy’s platform is applicable to utility and industrial sectors, optimizing energy streams from renewable sources such as solar and wind, as well as from batteries and electric boilers. This versatility underscores its potential to enhance grid stability and support the energy transition [1]. The award ceremony took place in Nijkerk’s Hart van Holland on 29 October 2025, celebrating regional entrepreneurship and sustainable innovation [2].
Unica’s Vision for a Sustainable Future
Unica’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its collaborative efforts with entities like Hellemans Consultancy and Unica Building Services, which integrate advisory, technology, and implementation services. These partnerships demonstrate how innovation in energy solutions can lead to a smarter, safer, and more sustainable future for the Netherlands [1]. Dik Geelen, Director at Unica Energy Solutions, expressed pride in the achievement, highlighting the platform’s ability to generate significant economic and environmental benefits [1][2].