Energy Now Sciency Park TU Eindhoven
Team Energy-Now
Energy-Now was organised by a group of seven enthusiastic students who spend almost a year of preparation. The organising committee is headed by Martijn Wijers and is part of student platform Team Energy at the TU/e.
The goal is to activate the discussion on the subjects of energy and smart grids, as wide as possible. Energy Now is supported by many organizations. This includes the TU/e with the Strategic Area Energy (SAE), one of the three strategic areas of the university.
Start
Jim Stolze was present as host of the day. He started the program after his arrival on a solar bike. First speaker was David Smeulders (Professor in Energy Technology) about issues with smart grids and energy storage, specifically related to the large fluctuations in electric energy from sun and wind. Smart grids and storage are needed to build a reliable energy supply system.
SETalks
Next three inspiring talks, SETalks (Sustainable Energy Talks), about formic acid as option for cars and (VDL) busses, stimulating the energy transition using a business model where more money is earned by selling less energy, and innovative solutions like the micro-grid used in the Blijburg restaurant at the beach at IJburg Amsterdam.
Workshops
The next part of the programme consisted of interactive workshops. Five workshops before lunch and five after lunch. During lunch there was a poster session from various institutes and companies. Ample opportunity to get information and do some networking. In the workshops a problem was defined and explained by the owner of the workshop. During the session information was exchanged and options for solutions generated.
Review of the attended workshops:
Eneco
The topic of the Eneco workshop was making the City of Utrecht energy neutral in 2030. The conclusion was clear, something has to be done to get the user involved and motivated to make things happen.
Nuon
Nuon discussed their plans to "store" energy by producing Ammonia and storing it for later use in the Magnum power plant in Eemshaven. It was explained how this could contribute to the lowering of CO2 emission as needed for the Paris agreement on climate change last autumn.
NERA/ECN/DIFFER
NERA/ECN/DIFFER organised a workshop on the Dutch Science Agenda. The question was to give the priority at the roadmap for the energy transition and to focus and to zoom in. A pre-set model "Playing field of the energy transition" (Simplified picture for the Dutch Research Agenda) was very helpful. See here the NWA roadmap of the energy transition
Schneider Electric
The topic of the workshop with Schneider Electric was the adaptation of DC. Mr. Ton van den Ham formulated the problem to consider the basics needs for a complete Direct Current (DC) Installation in our houses or offices. Instead of the common AC (400 V/ 230 V AC) installations the DC installation is less energy consuming and safer, with lower costs to install. The question was to formulate the needed basics for the technical and political development of the DC systems. In both cases the urgency of an actual "Regulation on rules for DC installation" (as NEN 7250 for PV, and NPR 5310, NEN1010) was the most needed.
Panel session concluding Energy Now
Energy-Now was concluded with a panel session.
Different questions from the workshops were discussed.
The answers gave a good picture of the issues coming up in an energy transition:
Joris Knigge: ''Storage of sustainable energy is only possible with use of a large amounts of energy with medium as hydrogen. An electric car with hydrogen battery is the real solution.''
Geert Verbong: "Let's get the user in the process of the energy transition!!!"
For more info please have a look at the Energy-Now website http://energy-now.nl/
or a View The Energy-Now offical aftermovie 2016.
More on DC is in the presentation " A new DC grid, does it make sense? at June, 14 on the "Power Electronics Event 2016" and by DirectCurrent B.V. in: "No sustainable smart grids without DC voltage".
Report by Dr. Ir. Steven Luitjens and ing. Paul van Moerkerken
Members of Royal Dutch Engineering Society department Electrical.
Description
On 9 June, the first edition of the annual congress Energy Now will be organised. This inspiring congress is organised by Team Energy. This year's theme is energy storage and smart grids. The chairman of the day will be Jim Stolze, co-host of the television programme Toekomstmakers on RTLZ and founder of TEDxAmsterdam.
Energy Now approaches the energy transition from an enlightening perspective. This is achieved by focusing on current opportunities caused by the transition. Promising energy innovations and developments are highlighted from different perspectives, including research, academic, business and entrepreneurs. The event creates the opportunity to strengthen the connection between these several parties.
Five reasons to attend the congress:
1. Be part of THE energy congress in the Netherlands for both students and professionals;
2. Enjoy inspiring 'Sustainable Energy Talks' given by entrepreneurs, students and visionaries;
3. Take advantage of the unique opportunity to network with high-potential students and professionals;
4. Gain more insight into the latest innovations and developments within the theme;
5. Collaborate in dynamic break-out sessions with a multidisciplinary audience.
For more information on Congress Energy Now, see www.energy-now.nl
KIVI members can enter their forwarded discount code during registration
Speaker(s)
Chairman of the day is Jim Stolze, co-host of the television programme Toekomstmakrs on RTLZ and founder of TEDxAmsterdam.
Speakers:
Prof Dr D.M.J. (David) Smeulders, TU/e, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Energy Technology, Department of Strategic Area Energy.
Joris Knigge, graduated at Delft University of Technology with a Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Policy and Management, is working within the energy sector for over a decade now.
Huibert Baud studied Engineering Physics at Delft University of Technology and worked at several departments at energy company Nuon and Dutch network company Alliander.
Laetitia Ouillet, Eneco - Director Corporate Strategy
Arash Aazami (1977) is entrepreneur, system innovator and vision developer. In 2010 he founded the world's first energy independence company. Now he is with 'Kamangir | Beyond Boundaries' developing long-term visions and corresponding strategies and models for the major social issues such as energy, finance and data. His firm's clients include the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Province of South-Holland, the International Energy Agency, Alliander and E.ON.
Location
Auditorium - TU/e Science Park
Den Dolech 2, 5612 AZ EINDHOVEN
Organiser
Electrical Engineering
Team Energy Eindhoven
Name and contact details for information
Dr Steven Luijtjens
Congress Energy Now June 9, 2-16
Apply via
the Congress Energy Now website at http://energy-now.nl/register/ KIVI members can use the discount code enclosed with the invitation.