An analysis of the effect of regulation, investment uncer­tainty and actor network on the investment behaviour of Dutch distribution system operators

This thesis represents the culmination of six months of research into the investment behavior of Dutch DSO’s in the context of the energy transition. Through a combination of interviews, analyses of annual reports and a qualitative analyses based on principal-agent theory, I tried to find the effect of the actor network, regulatory regime and...

Accelerating the energy transition through corporate venturing at Dutch distribution system operators

The main research question that this research seeks to answer is: What are the factors that are perceived to be important for the performance of venturing units at Dutch distribution network operators? Factors found in the literature that impact the performance of this venturing units can be divided into three parts: factors from an...

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...