The implementation of
Smart Grids
in Dutch residential areas
I. Lammers, MSc
How can Smart Grid technology be included in the
planning process on the local energy infrastructure of
Dutch residential areas?
Complexities & uncertainties Smart Grid implementation Need for dedicated planning process & decision-making
Problem Community Bio-physical conditions Rules Planning process: Interaction between stakeholders Local Energy Infrastructure IAD Framework by Ostrom (1990) Theoretical Model Methodology
Data collection & analysis
Results
- Case studies - Design process, validation through stakeholders - Interviews - Atlas.ti - Cross-case analysis1. Identification of patterns in current planning processes
2. Design of planning process with Smart Grid & guidelines for stakeholders Institutional Analysis of the current planning process on energy infrastructure in Dutch residential areas
1
Development of governance arrangements for the integration of Smart Grid technology in the planning process
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Research Design:
Imke Lammers i.lammers@utwente.nl
CSTM
Source: SMA Solar Technology AG (2010)
Summer mean consumption and PV generation:
Increase in decentralized generation of electricity from intermittent renewable energy sources & mismatch with (rising) consumption
Current electricity grid + ICT
• Integration renewables & load balancing • Feedback to consumers
Source:
Smartgrids.eu (2015)
Research team:
Prof. Dr. M.A. Heldeweg, LL.M. Dr. M.J. Arentsen
Dr. T. Hoppe
Source: GeorgiaTech (2015)
