Drewsen and Avacon trial flexible grid connection at Lachendorf paper mill

Speciality paper maker Drewsen Spezialpapiere and grid operator Avacon are trialling a flexible grid connection at Drewsen's mill in Lachendorf, Germany, aimed at lower-carbon paper production. Drewsen plans to draw grid electricity for part of its production needs, alongside its existing wind, solar and biomass supply.

Why this mattersThe pilot tests whether flexible grid access can complement on-site renewable and biomass energy at an energy-intensive paper mill, a model other German mills could follow.

• Drewsen Spezialpapiere and grid operator Avacon are piloting a flexible grid connection at Drewsen's paper mill in Lachendorf, Germany.
• The scheme is meant to let the mill draw grid electricity to supplement existing wind, solar and biomass power used in production.
• The stated aim is to support a lower-carbon production process at the site.

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