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 Dutch blending obligations and strategy for HoST;

2 Energy effiency and management study in relation to grid congestion;

1 Dutch blending obligations and strategy for HoSt

Suitable for BSc or MSc in Industrial Engineering & Management / Sustainable Energy Technology / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering combined with an interest in engineering & management

HoSt is the technology provider to convert biomass to sustainable energy and besides being the provider of technology, HoSt also operates 8 installations in the Netherlands. With our own installations we produce sustainable energy which replaces an equivalent of 50.000.000 Nm3 of natural gas. In the Netherlands the blending obligation green gas has been announced and is expected to be implemented in 2025. From that moment onwards, energy suppliers are required to blend green gas into the natural gas grid for the built environment to benefit from clean gas. From 2025 the blending obligation will be increased yearly, resulting in a high demand for green gas. Due to the high demand of green gas HoSt is focussing on the development of green gas projects in the Netherlands. HoSt is therefore looking for an intern to develop a strategy for the project development team. The strategy should result in the highest contribution that HoSt can deliver towards the green gas ambitions in the Netherlands. You will be working in the project development team where we will guide you during the duration of the internship.

Your tasks:

• Study the Dutch blending obligation biomethane for the built environment;

• Identify the important parameters such as feedstock and technology selection in the blending obligation;

• Use the gained insights to develop a strategy for HoSt in order to achieve the highest contribution towards the blending obligation.  

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2 Energy efficiency and management study in relation to grid congestion

Suitable for BSc or MSc in Industrial Engineering & Management / Sustainable Energy Technology / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering combined with an interest in engineering & management

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 creating an energy efficiency model for one of our sites in the Netherlands, analyzing 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 tasks:

• Analyze energy consumption patterns at one 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 combined with an interest in the gasification market and engineering & management;

• Interested in sustainable energy technology;

• Do you want to learn more about the e-methanol technology and its applications in Europe;

• 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 € 400 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 Mariëtte Huis in `t Veld, internship coordinator at internship@host.nl..