We provide demand response for assets of more than 1MW. Batteries, such as data centre UPS systems that can also serve as a source of flexible capacity, are perfect candidates for Spring’s demand response service. Other good candidates include assets with flexibility in their processes. Examples include heating or cooling applications that must operate within specific temperature limits and pumps and fans with higher tolerance in their operations.
Demand response service: how to join Fortum Spring?
Joining our demand response service is easy. Our five-step process ensures a smooth onboarding experience with minimal effort. We begin with a rough feasibility study and only dive into technical details, including contracting, if there’s a clear mutual benefit.
Suitable assets for Fortum Spring demand response service
Batteries
Heating & cooling applications
Energy production
Five steps: check your company’s fit for Fortum Spring demand response service
Preliminary check
The process starts with a quick check to see if the asset is suitable to be part of Spring’s pool of flexible assets. General information about the power consumption and the actual process is needed to conduct this quick check.
Feasibility check
If we mutually concur that the asset could be part of Spring’s demand response programme, a more detailed study will be conducted. It includes an analysis of the consumption pattern of the asset and a more detailed analysis of the impacts on the customer’s process. The economic potential is also analysed more thoroughly.
Contracting point
With a green light from the feasibility study, we proceed to the contracting phase. The results of the feasibility study will be used as the basis for the contract.
Installations
Once the contract is signed, we proceed to the actual installation, which typically does not take much time.
Revenue
Once everything has been installed and configured, we can start enjoying the additional value and the contributions to a greener future.
Preliminary check
The process starts with a quick check to see if the asset is suitable to be part of Spring’s pool of flexible assets. General information about the power consumption and the actual process is needed to conduct this quick check.
Feasibility check
If we mutually concur that the asset could be part of Spring’s demand response programme, a more detailed study will be conducted. It includes an analysis of the consumption pattern of the asset and a more detailed analysis of the impacts on the customer’s process. The economic potential is also analysed more thoroughly.
Contracting point
With a green light from the feasibility study, we proceed to the contracting phase. The results of the feasibility study will be used as the basis for the contract.
Installations
Once the contract is signed, we proceed to the actual installation, which typically does not take much time.
Revenue
Once everything has been installed and configured, we can start enjoying the additional value and the contributions to a greener future.
Demand response service: what happens in practice?
To enable demand response with your asset, we need to securely connect to it. This usually involves installing a device to control the asset. When possible, we prefer using APIs or other digital connections. Cybersecurity is a top priority, and we ensure all control methods are secure, as agreed upon with you. For added safety, we allow you to temporarily opt-out of demand response activities if necessary. We handle most of the required work, including any hardware integration for seamless demand response participation.
Ready to take action?
Antti Mäkinen
Business Development Manager, Finland
Tel: +358 46 5000 4660
antti [dot] makinen [at] fortum [dot] com
Mui Nguyen
Business Development Manager, Sweden
Tel: +46 72 210 8361
mui [dot] nguyen [at] fortum [dot] com