To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, countries around the world are pursuing electrification policies. In residential areas, electrification will increase electricity supply and demand, which is expected to increase grid congestion at a faster rate than grids can be reinforced. Battery energy storage …

"The overall objective of the COPPER project is to increase and expand the engagement of citizens within and across Energy Communities to create Positive Energy Districts on different geographical levels, by facilitating energy information supply and communication between citizens, modelling energy …

The transition to a low-carbon economy is driving demand for critical raw materials (CRMs), such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements, that are essential for clean technologies. The EU's limited domestic capacity in mining and processing has created strong dependencies and supply risks due to …

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 …

This paper evaluates the potential impacts of introducing low-carbon intensity hydrogen technologies in two oil refineries with different complexity levels, emphasizing the role of hydrogen production in reducing CO2 emissions. The novelty of this work lies in three key aspects: Comprehensive system …

Shima Mousavi Gargari - Ph.D. wordt op 14 november geïnstalleerd als bijzonder lector Reliable Power Supply bij HAN University of Applied Sciences. In haar rol binnen het Lectoraat Balanced Energy Systems ligt de focus op assetmanagement met als titel van haar inauguratiespeech: Powering the future: …

We are looking back on a very inspiring symposium of the Research Center Balanced Energy Systems, followed by the inauguration of Shima Mousavi Gargari as Professor Reliable Power Supply by Special Appointment. We are very proud of this colleague as well as the cooperation with TenneT. Grateful for …

"Toekomstbestendige elektrische infrastructuur vraagt om substantiële investeringen, een strategische benadering en een nauwkeurige planning." Shima Mousavi Gargari - Ph.D. is bijzonder lector Reliable Power Supply bij ons lectoraat. Shima geeft één dag in de week les en doet met studenten onderzoek …

Het lectoraat Balanced Energy Systems is een onderzoeksgroep binnen de HAN University of Applied Sciences. Binnen Sustainable Electrical Energy Centre of Expertise speelt zij een belangrijke rol in de samenwerking rondom waterstof. Met het werkveld én met studenten. Het lectorenteam bestaat uit Sadegh …

Lebanon’s economic crisis has disrupted the country’s energy and water sectors, highlighting their interdependence. The methodology involves surveying 150 municipalities across all Lebanese governorates, ensuring a comprehensive coverage of public and private water resources. Data on water and energy …