Third Van Riessen Lecture
Description
Smart-grids are a possible answer to the challenge of a sustainable energy supply that meets time- and place-dependent needs. Smart-grids are 'intelligent' electricity grids in the sense that connected devices are controlled in such a way that the grid can optimally respond to changing needs. The development of smart-grids is an example of a highly complex technological development. Dutch philosopher Herman Dooyeweerd (1894-1977) developed a framework for thinking that is ideally suited to analysing complex situations. Delft engineering philosopher Hendrik van Riessen applied this framework to technological developments. The framework also provides a normative framework for assessing the extent to which a technological development does justice to this complexity and does not contain unwarranted simplifications. Smart-grids can become an important contribution to a sustainable energy supply by reducing losses. However, this effect will only occur if justice is done to the full complexity of the situation and not if thought only in terms of cost, or only in terms of technical optimisation
Speaker(s)
Dr Paulo Ribeiro, is professor at the Brazil Energy Institute and associate professor at Eindhoven University of Technology. He is a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He has over 125 international publications to his credit, as well as a number of patents in the energy field.
Location
TU Delft, building 22 (fac. TNW), Kronig room
(4th floor), Lorentzweg 1, 2628 CJ Delft
Organiser
Philosophy & Technology
Delft University of Technology
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