FAQs Power Quality & Energy Efficiency | GRYDION
Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about power quality and energy efficiency. Discover how an optimised power supply can improve your operational processes and reduce costs.
What are Micro-Grids and why are they changing?
Micro-Grids are local energy networks that intelligently connect generators (e.g., PV systems), storage, and consumers. They make buildings or sites more independent and efficient. As more and more renewable energies, storage, and electrical consumers are integrated, Micro-Grids change dynamically – today's load profiles are not tomorrow's. Therefore, continuous adaptation is crucial to keep the overall system stable.
What is power quality and why is it important?
Power quality describes the purity and stability of the electrical energy supplied to your consumers. High power quality is crucial for the reliable and efficient functioning of electrical devices and systems. Poor quality can lead to operational disruptions, increased energy consumption, premature wear of equipment, and even failures.
How does poor power quality affect energy efficiency?
Poor power quality, often caused by harmonics, voltage drops, or reactive power, leads to additional energy losses in the system. These losses manifest as heat in cables and devices, which not only wastes energy but also unnecessarily stresses components. The result is higher electricity bills and inefficient operation of your systems.
What are the most common power quality problems?
The most common problems include: harmonics (waveform distortions caused by non-linear consumers), voltage dips and fluctuations, reactive power (useless energy that oscillates back and forth in the grid), transients (short voltage peaks), and flicker (rapid, visible brightness fluctuations of lamps).
How high is my potential for savings?
This depends heavily on your industry and infrastructure. Experience shows that in almost all operations there are noticeable optimisation opportunities – often combined with additional benefits for PV systems and fleet management. On the one hand, immediate savings are achieved through physical optimisation measures. On the other hand, software-based improvements are added, which have a continuous effect and increase your efficiency in the long term. We therefore see our collaboration as a partnership with sustainable benefits.
How does it work technically?
An intelligent system continuously monitors your grid parameters (voltage, current, reactive power, harmonics) and regulates them dynamically. In addition, unnecessary continuous loads are detected and reduced. We naturally ensure compliance with EN 50160, which defines the requirements for quality in public electricity grids. Result: Fewer losses, more stable processes, longer lifespan of your infrastructure.
Does my production need to be adjusted?
No. The optimisation runs in the background, within the standard limits and without interfering with your operations. On the contrary: your processes will become more stable.
What are the advantages for my PV system?
Very significant – because better grid stability allows you to use more self-generated electricity and significantly reduce losses due to curtailment.
What is the investment and when does it pay for itself?
The investment usually pays for itself quickly. Especially in combination with photovoltaics or electric fleets, benefits can be noticed even faster. It doesn't necessarily have to be a classic investment: our solution is also available as a pure Software-as-a-Service model – with full flexibility and without high initial costs. Since we see the collaboration as a long-term partnership, we support you not only at the start but also in the continuous development of your energy efficiency.
What additional benefits are there?
• Higher security of supply
• Fewer unplanned outages
• Longer machine lifespan
• Improved CO₂ footprint
• Future-proofing through integration of PV, storage and e-mobility
These benefits are not just short-term effects – they continue to grow over the course of the partnership, as your system is continuously optimised.
We already use ISO 50001 – is there a problem?
On the contrary: the solution optimally complements your energy management system. Improved power quality and increased efficiency support your ISO 50001 goals and provide additional, reliable measurement data for audits.
We have previously dealt with power quality optimisation systems and were ultimately concerned that our systems would no longer run – according to the principle "never change a running system".
The objection is valid. However, GRYDION starts precisely where existing systems are overwhelmed. We optimise in real-time according to the current loads in the building. Furthermore, Micro-Grids are changing rapidly: today's functioning system can reach its limits tomorrow without adaptation. Therefore, whoever anticipates changes early acts proactively. GRYDION is happy to be your partner in this.
Do I still have to reduce CO₂ if the EU has postponed the requirements?
It is true: some regulatory requirements, such as the CSRD reporting obligations (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), have been postponed. However, the requirements themselves remain and will become binding in the coming years. Regardless, energy efficiency immediately reduces your costs and strengthens your competitiveness. Those who act early benefit twice – through lower operating costs and regulatory certainty.
I am interested in learning more. Can you provide references?
We offer an innovative solution that does not currently exist on the market in this form, and for which we are currently starting pilot projects with selected customers. For these projects, we can offer very attractive conditions. Furthermore, all systems that we integrate into your properties are first tested in the laboratory and independently certified for safety.
Become one of the first pilot customers and actively shape the future – we look forward to your contact at contact@grydion.com