Co-evolution of smart energy products and services

A novel approach towards smart grids

Conference paper (2016)

Authors

A Reinders University of Twente
M. de Respinis University of Twente
E. Gultekin Wageningen University & Research
B. van Mierlo Wageningen University & Research
B. Hassewend Eseia
C.B. Robledo Energy Technology - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
I. Papaioannou Energy Technology - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
A.J.M. van Wijk Energy Technology - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
M. Lagler Graz University of Technology
E. Schmautzer Graz University of Technology
T. Höhn Graz University of Technology
JJWA van Loon University of Twente
L. Fickert Graz University of Technology
F. Bliek DNV GL
W. Schram Universiteit Utrecht
W van Sark Universiteit Utrecht
T. Esteri AIT Austrian Institute of Technology
S. Übermasser AIT Austrian Institute of Technology
Felix Lehfuss AIT Austrian Institute of Technology
Research Group
Energy Technology (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
Services Products End users Residential smart grids
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Published Date

2016

Language

English

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Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Process and Energy

Research Group

Energy Technology

Abstract

In this paper we present our project on interdisciplinary evaluations of existing smart grid environments regarding (1) the technical performance of smart energy products and services, (2) end users perceptions, (3) stakeholder processes and (4) market aspects. Our evaluations are based on data and information originating from real life pilots and demonstration projects in the field of smart grids in residential areas in the Netherlands and in Austria. The so-called CESEPS project is executed in the European ERA-Net Smart Grids Plus program. CESEPS stands for Co-Evolution of Smart Energy Product and Services. Its main objective is to support the development of smart energy products and services for local smart grids that better respond to the demands and concerns of all stakeholders in terms of performance, cost, reliability, safety and robustness, sustainability and energy-efficiency, and end users' comfort. Besides comparative data analyses and user surveys, this three year project comprises simulation activities to model existing and innovative smart grid energy products to evaluate their feasibility, given the aspects above mentioned. In this paper our approach will be explained and illustrated by several examples of ongoing subtopics of research and knowledge dissemination among stakeholders in the smart grid sector.