Heat pumps and infrared panels can help balance the power grid when they are controlled intelligently. The total amount of electricity is not the only factor; timing matters as well. By responding to grid pressure, renewable generation and building demand, heating technologies can spread electricity demand more evenly across the day.
For the Gelderland built environment, this is relevant because electrification can otherwise add pressure to an already constrained grid. Smart control makes heating technology part of flexibility. Buildings can heat a little less, later or more efficiently without immediately losing comfort, provided that building management, data and user agreements are organised properly.