As the Dutch electric vehicle (EV) fleet continues to expand, so will the amount of charging sessions increase. This expanding demand for energy will add on to the already existing strain on the grid, primarily during peak hours on workdays in the early morning and evening. This growing energy demand …

In PowerMatching City, the leading Dutch smart grid project, 40 households participated in a field laboratory designed for sustainable living. The participating households were equipped with various decentralized energy sources (PV and micro combined heat-power units), hybrid heat pumps, smart appliances, …

This paper presents insights and perceptions of stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of residential smart grid pilot projects in the Netherlands, adding to the limited information that is currently available in this area, while expectations about the potential benefits of smart …

In many cities, pilot projects are set up to test or develop new technologies that improve sustainability, urban quality of life or urban services (often labelled as “smart city” projects). Typically, these projects are supported by the municipality, funded by subsidies, and run in partnerships. Many …

A 10 day course focusing on the technical, political and social aspects of smart grid implementation. We made an analysis of the DNVGL USEF standard and proposed the addition of green certificates to allow individuals to track where their energy originates.

This article explores the applicability of smart grid concepts to the Dutch gas network by reflecting on the experience of the electricity sector.

Presentation "End-user research in PowerMatching City".

Hoe voer je praktijkgericht onderzoek uit in een proeftuin? In deze presentatie wordt aan de hand van het eindgebruikersonderzoek dat heeft plaatsgevonden in een smart-grid, gepleit voor een flexibele onderzoeksopzet, ruimte om onderzoeksvragen aan te passen en onderzoekers die een breed scala aan methoden …

PowerMatching City. A unique smart grid project.In this presentation, the smart grid project 'PowerMatching City' is introduced. PowerMatching City is a living lab demonstration of the future energy system. In PowerMatching City the connected households are equipped with a mix of decentralized energy …

In this research, the experiences and behaviors of end-users in a smart grid project are explored. In PowerMatching City, the leading Dutch smart grid project, 40 households were equipped with various decentralized energy sources (PV and microCHP), hybrid heat pumps, smart appliances, smart meters and …