Report form the “Energy Now” conference 2019, Evoluon, Eindhoven, 22 - 05-2019

The theme of this years Energy Now was “Smart Energy Distribution”. The variability of the outputs of important sources of renewable energy require a smart solution to provide constant and reliable energy for all applications.

The internet of energy in South Holland

The plenary session started off with Arash Aazami. He explained his ideas about distributed energy production and an internet of energy to distribute and sell. He is motivated by the stories het tells about the essential role of energy for people. Especially in Africa where he grew up. Arash is the founder of Kamangir, a consultancy company which develops strategies and actionable innovation pathways towards policy frameworks. In his presentation he reflects on the results of an analysis for the province of South Holland and their future Multi Commodity Energy Infrastructure (Deltagrid 2050).

Figure 1 Arash Aazami on energy infrastructure Deltagrid 2050

Tennet and network extensions

Ginneke van Dijk shows some of the dilemmas in the discussion on distribution and energy transition. We all want more Renewable Energy, but do not want to pay for it and do not want it in our backyard. Nevertheless, plans are being developed (slowly). One of the new initiatives is to combine forces in solving grid congestion with the GOPACS platform which implements market-based congestion management.

A long-term plan has been composed together with Gasunie to combine and optimize electricity and gas infrastructures for the future called “Infrastructure Outlook 2050”. Hydrogen is though to play an important role after 2030.

Workshops on infrastructure

As part of the congress several workshops was organized by companies to interact on their specific task/problem.

ENTSO-E grid upgrade

On a European scale the operators have given their shared views in the TSO-DSO asset management document. Important for future grid usage is the transparency platform. It makes many data available about the flows in the grids of ENTSO-E countries, the import and export of energy. This is part of a Cyber Physical Grid which will be extended in the future and support flexibility.

Panel session

My impression: The panel expresses urgency to act and make consistent smart choices taking social and political issues into account. Several statements were discussed and confronted with the audience in a poll. One example: the ban on cars after 2030 by the municipality of Amsterdam, OK, or too much or not their task? Interesting discussions followed.

 

Energy Now 2019: Smart Energy Distribution

Connecting the sustainable future

Imagine a future where energy consumption and generation are perfectly balanced, a future where the appliances at home interact with the windmills on sea. Can we realise a future where the central energy storage solutions have become a thing of the past? This is what we will be discovering in the fourth edition of Energy Now; the potential role the power grid can play in the sustainable energy transition.

During the event, exciting topics as the internet of energy, smart grids, decentral power storage and local energy exchange will be covered. Additionally, we would like to introduce you to the opportunities regarding the transmission and transport of energy on not only a local, but also on a regional and international level.

Energy Now: A sustainable energy congress

The future of the world demands a transition to a sustainable energy infrastructure. We believe this transition can be accelerated by the collaboration of professionals, researchers and students. Hence, our goal with Energy Now is to connect, inform and inspire those disciplines to initiate in the conversation about a sustainable future in an informal and interactive atmosphere.

To commence this discussion, the program of the day will provide a perfect foundation. Interactive workshops will stimulate to critically think about the challenges. The inspiring talks and plenary panel discussion will explain the topic from different perspectives. The multidisciplinary exhibition floor provides room to engage in a discussion with companies as well as the opportunity to see what they are presently doing.

We hope that with this interactive approach we enable the attendees to collaborate on the challenges of today to find the solutions for tomorrow. We are confident that together we can overcome the technical and policy-related challenges to this social responsibility, and that we can all strive for a sustainable future.

Smart Energy Distribution: connecting the sustainable future

The theme of the day is Smart Energy Distribution. Imagine a future where energy consumption and generation are perfectly balanced, a future where the appliances at home interact with the windmills on sea.

Can we realise a future where the central energy storage solutions have become a thing of the past? This is what we will be discovering in the fourth edition of Energy Now; the potential role the power grid can play in the sustainable energy transition.

During the event, exciting topics as the internet of energy, smart grids, decentral power storage and local energy exchange will be covered. Additionally, we would like to introduce you to the opportunities regarding the transmission and transport of energy on not only a local, but also on a regional and international level. We know how to generate it and we know how to use it. Let’s see how we can intelligently distribute it and connect them both.

For more information: https://www.energy-now.nl

Spreker(s)

Arash Aazami (Kamangir) 

Gineke van Dijk (TenneT)

Susanne Nies (ENTSO-E)

Organisator

Elektrotechniek

Team Energy Eindhoven (TU/e)

Naam en contactgegevens voor informatie

Dr.Ir. Steven Luitjens Member of the Royal Netherlands Engineering Society, department Electrical Engineering, Team EnergyNL2050 (see www.kivi.nl/energyNL2050)

luitjenssb@hccnet.nl

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