PSV to power its stadium with DENS's green battery

Soccer team PSV is taking a major step in the energy transition. The Eindhoven team is installing an advanced 580 kWh battery system from DENS next to the Philips Stadium. This sustainable solution will effortlessly handle power peaks on match days, ensuring the stadium runs at full capacity even with 35,000 cheering fans.

DENS is a rapidly growing battery manufacturer known for providing high-quality power solutions in areas where electricity access is limited or unreliable. The company develops battery solutions aimed at tackling grid congestion and power outages, addressing the increasing demand for a stable and sustainable energy source.

“With this collaboration, PSV and DENS are underlining their shared ambition: to make Brainport a hotspot for innovation. The Philips Stadium will thus not only be a home base for champions, but also a champion in innovation. It has become the perfect place for companies to share their products with a large audience and a substantial business network,” says PSV Commercial Director Frans Janssen.

The Gridhub: powering PSV's stadium sustainably

The newly installed battery system, known as the Gridhub, will provide 300 kVA of power and boasts a 580 kWh storage capacity. This system is designed to handle the substantial energy demands during match days, from powering stadium lighting to supporting catering services and TV production. By implementing DENS's stationary battery, PSV aims to mitigate the strain on the local power grid, particularly in the heavily congested area between Strijp-S and the inner ring road of Eindhoven.

This initiative provides extra power capacity without the need for traditional diesel generators or additional grid reinforcement, ensuring the stadium can operate at full capacity even when 35,000 fans are simultaneously cheering. “We solve energy headaches,” says Tijn Swinkels, director of DENS. “Our systems have been running smoothly for years in critical environments such as logistics hubs and production lines. We are now bringing that experience to the Philips Stadium.”

Grid congestion is an escalating issue in the Netherlands, with Eindhoven particularly affected. At the end of 2024, nearly 12,000 large-scale consumers were awaiting connection to the power grid, and over 8,000 requests to feed electricity back into the grid were pending. Consumers are experiencing an average wait time of 40 weeks for grid connections, highlighting the urgent need for alternative energy solutions. DENS's battery systems offer a viable solution to alleviate grid congestion by providing additional power capacity without relying on traditional infrastructure upgrades. This approach not only enhances energy reliability but also supports the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid.

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The launch

The partnership between PSV and DENS is being launched during the Otten Innovation Cup, a youth tournament held on August 15, 16, and 17. This event will utilize DENS's sustainable energy solutions, marking a significant shift from traditional diesel generators. This initiative not only reduces the tournament's carbon footprint but also raises awareness among young athletes and spectators about the importance of sustainable practices.