Giovanni will indicate several concrete pathways in the field of energy flexibility. On the one hand, with the large numbers combined with solar panels on homes. On the other hand, the need and actual implementation of a home energy management system (HEMS) in private homes in Belgium because of laws and regulations
Direct control of assets by the DSO. In the Netherlands this is called the Real-Time Interface (RTI). – The results of a study into the top 6 PV countries in Europe and how far DSO control is in them. – Insights and discussion on the revenue model for sustainable energy generators when the RTI is
What core values play a role for consumers in providing flexibility and what does this mean for the amount of flexibility that can be unlocked? Using an innovative mix of qualitative and quantitative research methods, this question was investigated and tested in practice. The results reveal how much flexibility can be unlocked from households and
The topic of flexibility is on the rise. More flexibility is needed in the system and consequently more flexibility will enter the system, coming from a variety of sources, connected to different voltage levels, with different flexibility profiles. Novel services are designed by grid operators for which they would like to use flexibility, from long
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Smart devices are an essential source of flexibility in our electricity grids. Many devices available on the market today have some kind of smartness built-in. Examples are the ability to protect the grid connection or tariff optimization. But is this flexible enough? And how does this work when a second smart appliance enters the home?
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Opposed to annual matching of renewable electricity production, hourly matching has the potential to truly transform the way we look at our sustainability targets. With the promise of reduced emissions, increased grid stability, better integration of renewable production and supported flexible technologies, it is a topic worth explaining and researching. However, the path to reach
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Nicolas advises you to not bet against Open source software in managing smart and flexible energy systems. After all, open source is driving innovation in other parts of the digital world like databases or machine learning ― why not in energy? Open source and open standards make long-term strategy easier and can save costs. Eco-systems
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1. General Project Presentation – Dr. Álvaro Sánchez Miralles, Professor of Intelligent Systems and Sustainable Smart Grid at Comillas Pontifical University. 2. Project Insights of Regulatory Aspects and barriers – Niccolò Fattirolli, Chief Project Officer at OlivioEnergy and Javier Rodrigo Gutiérrez de la Cámara, Energy Market Analyst at OMIE. 3. Alison Turnbull, Innovation Project Coordinator,
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