Regional Fund LIOF Backs Smart Software to Stabilise Renewable Energy Grids
Maastricht, Tuesday 12 May 2026
Dutch regional fund LIOF has invested in PortfolioEnergy’s smart software to optimise battery storage, tackling the growing issue of grid congestion caused by weather-dependent renewable energy sources.
Software Solution for Energy Storage
PortfolioEnergy develops software designed to optimise battery energy storage systems, enabling more efficient storage, deployment, and trading of sustainable energy [1]. Their platform integrates with existing client systems, providing transparent insights into optimisation processes [1]. This technology addresses the increasing need for flexibility within energy systems, ensuring that sustainable energy projects are more profitable and helping to prevent grid congestion [1].
Limburg’s Investment and Regional Impact
LIOF’s investment in PortfolioEnergy aims to contribute to a smarter, more stable, and sustainable energy system, both regionally and internationally [1]. Martin Schreurs, investment manager at LIOF, stated that the energy transition requires entrepreneurs who can translate technological innovation into concrete market solutions, highlighting PortfolioEnergy’s role in creating a more efficient and stable energy system [1]. PortfolioEnergy’s director, Jorn Baayen, sees the collaboration with LIOF as a vital step in the company’s development, aiming to contribute to an energy system that uses sustainable energy more intelligently [1].
Broader European Grid Investments
The investment in PortfolioEnergy occurs amidst broader efforts to bolster European energy grids. ABB, for example, announced on 11 May 2026 a $200 million investment to expand its medium-voltage manufacturing and technology capabilities across Europe over the next three years [2]. These investments aim to increase production capacity and accelerate the transition to next-generation technologies [2]. ABB’s CEO, Morten Wierod, emphasised that this investment will strengthen ABB’s capabilities in Europe and support customers as electricity demand increases and the grid evolves [2].
Anticipating Future Energy Demand
The International Energy Agency projects that electricity’s share of final energy consumption will rise from approximately 20% to nearly 30% by 2030 [2]. This increase underscores the importance of smart software solutions, like those developed by PortfolioEnergy, and strategic investments in grid infrastructure to manage the growing demand for electricity and ensure a stable and sustainable energy supply [1][2].