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For energy companies

Energy companies

As a specialist at an energy company, you know better than anyone how challenging the energy landscape is today. Balancing supply and demand is becoming increasingly complex, sustainable sources ensure peak loads and customers expect continuous security and returns.

At the same time, pressure is increasing to become more sustainable and organize processes more efficiently. Smartbox is the innovative answer to these challenges.

Smartbox

Smartbox: the indispensable system for energy companies

Smartbox is an advanced energy management system (EMS) that has been specially developed to give energy companies control over their complete energy portfolio.

With Smartbox you can control a variety of assets quickly and accurately, from batteries and charging stations to wind turbines, solar panels, generators and cooling. The system collects and analyzes real-time data, so that you can continuously monitor and optimize energy flows.

Thanks to smart algorithms, you can efficiently balance supply and demand, reduce costs and improve the reliability of the grid. Smartbox makes complex energy management tasks simple and gives you the control you need to operate in a future-proof manner.

01

Easy integration with existing systems

Smartbox fits effortlessly into the processes and systems you already use. The integration is fast and efficient, so that you benefit from the benefits without long implementation processes.

Once the right people are in contact with each other, the connection is often arranged and tested in a short time.

02

New revenue models

With Smartbox you benefit from more than just energy savings: you develop new revenue models. Sharing knowledge and working together to achieve the best results creates additional sources of income.

Consider the optimal use of energy storage or trading on multiple energy markets. This way you strengthen your position in the market and increase the value for your customers.

Benefits

Which yields Smartbox

01

What makes our EMS unique?

  • Own software, with direct access to our technical team in the Netherlands.
  • Our own R&D team that continuously works on new functions and market integrations.
  • Lightning-fast calculations that ensure optimal energy use and a winning strategy on the market.
  • A Smartbox for every company: Lite, Regular or Pro, from solar parks to charging infrastructure and multi-site industry.
  • Easily connect to existing energy assets and the most important market platforms.
  • Fast communication: peak shaving, GTV monitoring and telemetry per second.
  • Smartbox is active in all energy markets and already works with four certified energy companies; FCR and aFRR via 10+ affiliated aggregators.
  • Prevent negative return costs with smart curtailment and maintain control over your returns.

02

This produces Smartbox for your customers

  • Lower energy costs through more efficient use of own production and storage.
  • Additional income through participation in multiple energy markets.
  • Better use of sustainable assets such as batteries, solar panels, wind turbines, charging stations and generators.
  • Less risk of grid congestion and negative feed-in costs.
  • Continuous insight through clear monitoring and visualization of revenues in a handy portal.
  • More reliability and stability in the energy supply.
  • Future-proof solutions that grow with the energy transition.

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Smartbox does this for energy companies

  • Gives you full control over the energy flows within your portfolio.
  • Ensures fast and accurate control of various assets.
  • Makes it possible to efficiently balance multiple energy markets.
  • Helps prevent negative feed-in costs and maximize returns.
  • Creates new revenue models and strengthens your market position.
  • Reduces operational risks thanks to reliable monitoring and smart curtailment.
  • Easily integrates with existing systems, without long implementation processes.
  • Increases customer satisfaction through better performance and clear insights.

Smartbox

One platform, three versions: Lite, Regular & Pro

One connection is larger than the other: that is why Smartbox is one platform in three versions.

Smartbox Lite for small business use: EPEX control of solar, battery and generator, up to approx. 10 assets. Smartbox Regular for small and large consumption: EPEX and balancing markets (FCR, aFRR) via aggregators, up to approximately 50 assets, also wind and cooling. Smartbox Pro for large-scale consumption, industry, agro and multi-site: 50+ assets, a customized management strategy and asset insight down to cell and string level.

Smartbox Lite: DIN rail energy management system with display for solar and grid power

Smartbox

Lite

Get started with smart EPEX control for smaller connections.

Suitable for

Small business connections

3×63 / 3×80 A

  • Controls solar, battery and generator at the EPEX price
  • Ready for the end of net metering
  • Up to approx. 10 assets
  • Insight via app and portal
Smartbox Regular: energy management system with ribbed aluminum housing, Ethernet, USB-C and orange connection terminals

Smartbox

Regular

Control, monitor and trade your energy flexibility.

Suitable for

Small & large connections

SMEs and smaller companies

  • EPEX and balancing markets (FCR, aFRR) via aggregators
  • Up to approximately 50 assets, including wind and cooling
  • Real-time insight per second
  • Proactive monitoring, escalation via email
Smartbox Pro with ribbed black housing, two Ethernet ports, USB-C and orange connection terminals

Smartbox

Pro

Advanced control at scale for large installations.

Suitable for

Large connections

Industry, agro & multi-site

  • EPEX and balancing markets (FCR, aFRR) via aggregators
  • 50+ assets, including wind and cooling
  • Real-time insight per second
  • Proactive monitoring, escalation via email

Integration

Integrate Smartbox with any energy asset

Smartbox connects effortlessly to the energy assets that your customers already use. The system will be fully operational within a short time and you will have direct insight into and control over all energy flows.

Smartbox Portal

The Smartbox Portal

With the Smartbox Portal on my.smartboxpower.com and the Smartbox app (iOS and Android), you as an energy company have full insight into the performance of the energy assets within your portfolio.

The online platform offers real-time monitoring: insight into the energy flow, EPEX prices, grid consumption, energy input, battery status and revenues from solar parks, wind turbines or generators at any time. With Smartbox Regular and Pro that is telemetry per second.

You manage all your customer installations from one central environment, with access to detailed consumption data and performance of each system. In addition, the platform generates profit forecasts based on customer profiles, so that your customers can immediately see how much they save or earn with their installation.

In addition, you can connect Smartbox to radiation meters and weather stations, allowing the device to make predictions about expected energy production. As an energy company, you provide proactive and strategic advice on the energy use of your customers.

Partners

Affiliated energy companies

We would be happy to add your energy company to this list.

Smartbox Power

The story behind Smartbox

We are Smartbox Power, created from the collaboration of experts in energy technology, automation and software development. Our joint mission is to manage sustainable energy assets smartly and automatically, without the need for manual intervention.

We saw companies struggling with fluctuating energy rates and negative feed-in tariffs. This often led to manually switching off solar panels or wind turbines, resulting in a loss of efficiency.

Based on that need, we have developed Smartbox: a solution that automatically controls, optimizes and moves with the market in real time. This way, energy companies and their customers get the most out of their installations, without having to work on them every day.

Our own software forms the basis of Smartbox. Our R&D team in the Netherlands continuously develops new functions and market integrations, so that you as an energy company can quickly respond to new opportunities.

With this approach, we want to grow into a market leader in smart EMS systems in the coming years, in the Netherlands and abroad.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Smartbox for energy companies

01

What are the requirements for an energy company to work with Smartbox?

The most important condition is that you are active in multiple energy markets and want to work with us to achieve the best customer results. In addition, it is important that there is room for collaboration and sharing revenues.

02

What are the first steps an energy company must take to offer Smartbox?

The first step is to enter into a cooperation agreement. We then actively supervise the integration and ensure that Smartbox is quickly operational within your portfolio.

Contact us on 036 7810081 or [email protected] to schedule an introductory meeting.

03

Is it possible to link Smartbox to multiple energy markets at the same time?

Yes. Smartbox runs on all relevant energy markets and enables trading via, among others, the imbalance market, the markets for reserve and emergency power and the EPEX.

All versions use the day-ahead/EPEX price. With Smartbox Regular and Pro, balancing markets such as FCR and aFRR are served via 10+ connected aggregators.

04

Does Smartbox provide support for malfunctions or technical problems?

Sure. With Smartbox Regular and Pro we monitor location and assets 24/7 (proactive monitoring) and resolve malfunctions remotely, with escalation via email. Thanks to our short lines, we can respond quickly and, if necessary, also help on location.

05

Do our customers also gain insight into their energy performance via the Smartbox Portal?

Yes. The Smartbox Portal offers your customers real-time insight into their revenues, consumption and savings. In addition, they see profit forecasts and performance can be easily compared.

06

Is training or guidance offered for energy company employees?

If desired, we provide training and guidance during the start-up phase. This way, your team immediately becomes familiar with the operation and possibilities of Smartbox.

Please contact us

Ready for the next step in energy storage and management?

De energiemarkt verandert razendsnel, en als energiemaatschappij wil je voorbereid zijn op de uitdagingen van morgen. Met Smartbox haal je een innovatief EMS in huis dat je helpt grip te houden op energiestromen, nieuwe verdienmodellen te ontwikkelen en je klanten maximale waarde te bieden. Neem contact met ons op: we plannen graag een verkennend gesprek.

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