'The next big thing' is the energy transition so outlined Frans van den Heuvel (CEO SolarCentury), as keynote speaker the immense consequences, which will result. This statement was made on 11 March last, during the Solar Business Day 2016. "Energy security of supply, price dynamics and climate issues are unleashing the current transition with renewable energy, resource efficiency and 'green chemistry' as the main solution directions." "This presents opportunities for BV Nederland, which it must focus on with all the resources at its disposal." "Get rid of all those subsidies and tax breaks for fossil energy, the freed-up funds can then be used to enable a successful transition."
Frans van den Heuvel's speech can be read on Top Sector Energy where it can also be downloaded.
A team of specialists from KIVI-Electrotechnology is fleshing this out and has developed a proposal to make the Netherlands Energy System 2050(EnergyNL2050) far more sustainable.
The aim is to develop a scenario with input from professionals from knowledge centres and industry and present it at meetings organised by the Royal Institute of Engineers Electrical Engineering Department:
The critical discussion and presentation of a scenario in which the Dutch energy system is highly sustainable by 2050, such that CO2 emissions are reduced by 85% compared to 1990 emissions, i.e. less than 30 Mton CO2. This is an ambition of the Dutch government, expressed in the National Energy Agreement and also stated by the EU. The energy system includes the supply of electricity, heat and transport fuels.
Meeting on 13-10-2016 EnergyNL2050-1 Exploration of Functional Energy Demand 1 (transport)
and on 22-11-2016 EnergyNL2050-1 Exploration Functional Energy Demand 2 (Industry)
Meeting 3: The possible applicable energy sources (scheduled on 09 February 2017)
Meeting 4: A scenario for the highly sustainable energy system 2050 with CO2 emissions (much) less than 30 Mton (scheduled on 20 April 2017)
On 9 June 2016, the congress "Energy Storage and Smart Grids" was held at TU Eindhoven. Participating in the congress allows you to contribute and discuss new ideas.
News about the energy plan and items, which form the basis for promising transition opportunities, can be found in the news register.
In addition, reflections on the Council for Environment and Infrastructure ( Rli)'s report on low-carbon energy supply and the government's energy report are important starting points.
Three preconditions in developing the scenario to make the Dutch energy systems more sustainable are:
1. Energy demand 2050 must be met by renewable sources only, such as solar, wind and biomass, etc., among others,
2. The energy is generated to a large extent in the Netherlands and on the Dutch sea area,
3. The energy system must be stable and have the same supply reliability as today and be able to supply the Dutch economy in 2050 at the same level as today .
The outcome of the scenario must be demonstrated through adequate simulation, using real weather and wind data.
Importance of the KIVI meetings EnergyNL2050:
By demonstrating qualitatively and quantitatively that the Dutch energy system can be made far more sustainable with technologies, which are already available today, the roadmap can be developed which is needed to achieve a low carbon energy system in 2050, building on the national energy agreement.
The report of the ECN Symposium"High time for the long term!"14 March 2016 provides a look through to the Energy situation in 2050.
Your suggestions and input on the above programme are welcome!!!
