Exploring Carbon Futures in the EU Power Sector: Using Exploratory System Dynamics Modelling and Analysis to Assess Policy Regimes under Deep Uncertainty

The current European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) in combination with other renewable electricity (RES-E) support schemes such as a premium feed-in tariff (FIT) or tradable green certificates system (TGC) do not guarantee a carbon neutral power sector in 2050. This study shows that many plausible high carbon emissions futures exist when no...

The DSO and residential energy efficiency; a good match? An analysis of the potential role of a distribution system operator in the residential energy efficiency field

Residential energy efficiency is an increasingly important notion in light of the increasing energy prices and increased focus on an environmentally sustainable society. DSO’s have the potential to make a great contribution to the field based on their unique market position, but are held back by regulation and market opposition. This article...

Smart grids: Changing consumer interaction

Today, the supply of energy is based on fossil fuels, which is often considered as an important cause of climate change. Moreover, the supply of energy is increasingly dependent of a few, sometimes political instable regions. An energy transition is needed for the maintenance of our welfare and environment. The needed energy transition will...