Internships Business Development

For the Project Development department we are looking for interns! The following internships / graduation assignments are available. Apply using the apply button and select the (graduation) internship you are interested in.

The internships on this page are:

1: Financial and technical model to evaluate grid congestion solutions for our anaerobic digestion projects.

1 Financial and technical model to evaluate grid congestion solutions for our anaerobic digestion projects

Suitable for BSc or MSc in Industrial Engineering & Management / Sustainable Energy / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Electricity grid congestion is a growing issue as renewable energy adoption and electrification increase, especially during peak demand when grid capacity is stretched. To support our continued development of anaerobic digestion plants which have a continuous electricity demand, we need innovative solutions for managing grid congestion effectively. This internship will focus on expending a preliminary research done by a previous intern and creating a model to evaluate the various grid congestion solutions, both from a technical and financial perspective, for one of our sites in the Netherlands, analysing energy usage, and identifying optimization and control opportunities (demand side management). Additionally, the intern will explore methods to address grid congestion issues specific to anaerobic digestion operations, such as on-site battery storage or self-generation during peak times (supply side management). Working closely with our engineering team and operators on-site, this role will offer hands-on experience in energy efficiency strategies and innovative solutions to ensure reliable, sustainable operations in line with our expansion goals. You will be working in our business development team where you will get a better understanding of the grid congestion case in the Netherlands and find innovative solutions for our own portfolio. Your work will help HoSt in developing new anaerobic digestion sites in the Netherlands and beyond, contribution to a greener and cleaner tomorrow and reducing the need for fossil fuels!

Your tasks:

• Analyze energy consumption patterns at a representative facility and propose solutions for a more energy efficiency site;

• Assess the impact of grid congestion on the operation of anaerobic digestion, focusing on peak hours;

• Research and evaluate demand and supply side management solutions to mitigate grid congestion for new sites, such as battery storage and on-site energy production;

• Conduct a feasibility study for the proposed solutions;

• Make financial models of the proposed changes to determine the expected costs and benefits of the proposed solution.

Who are you?

• BSc / MSc in Industrial Engineering & Management / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Sustainable Energy;

• Interested in sustainable energy technology;

• Plan-minded and independent worker.

What do we offer?

• Working at the technology forefront of the energy transition;

• Groundbreaking tech company in the field of biofuels, carbon capture and thermal conversion;

• Monthly fixed fee of € 500 based on 40 hours per week;

• Lots of responsibility and room for own initiatives;

• Professional support, guidance and insights;

• Interesting international environment only a 5-minute walk from the ‘Kennispark’ train station in Enschede;

• Nice and sustainable welcome gift;

• A dynamic, energetic, passionate young team;

• Flexibility in working from home / office.

Interested?

Go to www.careersathost.com/internships to apply for this internship. General questions can be addressed to Bart Berteler, internship coordinator at internship@host.nl..