Presentation at the consortium meeting of the Sparkles Project

The visibility of sustainable energy measures is a channel of social influence, a means of conspicuous consumption, and affects the aesthetics of an environment. This study investigates how the visibility of sustainable household energy measures (i.e., installation of renewable energy and energy efficient …

This paper explores the transition to sustainable practices and energy efficiency in urban environments, focusing on houseboat communities in Amsterdam. Houseboats, with their cultural heritage dating back to the 17th century, encounter challenges in adopting energy-efficient measures despite municipal …

The generation of electrical power from renewable sources such as wind and solar power is on the rise. However, the nature of this power generation is characterized by a relatively high level of unpredictability, whereas the demand for electrical power continues to grow steadily. These factors – among …

Dynamic energy contracts, offering hourly varying day-ahead prices for electricity, create opportunities for a residential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to not just optimize the self-consumption of solar energy but also capitalize on price differences. This work examines the financial potential …

Vanaf 2025 gaat het gebeuren. De elektriciteitsmarkt ondergaat dan een majeure verandering, “Heel moeilijk is die voorspelling niet. Investeringen in zon en wind verlopen planmatig. Dus konden we al tien jaar geleden berekenen dat Nederland nu 50% van haar stroom uit zon en wind zou halen. In 2030 is …

Presentation about the results of water temperature monitoring in order to study the impacts of floating solar panels on water quality.

Electrification of residential areas is increasingly common. Major areas of development include rooftop solar panels, electric vehicles and heat pumps. However, existing grid components may have insufficient network capacity to accommodate the resulting electricity flows. Battery energy storage (BES) …