by Thijs Bouman | Sep 13, 2016 | Effects of environmental policies, Smart grids
This project aims to study how to develop efficient, reliable, sustainable and socially acceptable (decentralised) energy system integration (ESI) from an interdisciplinary perspective. We will examine how to synergise infrastructure for gas, electricity and heat, and...
by Thijs Bouman | Sep 12, 2016 | Explaining energy use behaviour, Smart grids
MACREDES studies factors influencing the promotion and success of decentralised energy systems and on the transition from a conventional to a more sustainable energy system. We will study technological, economic, social and spatial characteristics of decentralised...
by Thijs Bouman | Sep 12, 2016 | Explaining energy use behaviour, Smart grids
This project aims to examine which individual factors predict, explain, and influence consumer adoption and use of smart energy technologies that will result in a reduction of uncertainty in smart energy systems. The project is conducted by a multidisciplinary team of...
by Thijs Bouman | Sep 12, 2016 | Explaining energy use behaviour, Smart grids
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by Thijs Bouman | Sep 12, 2016 | Explaining energy use behaviour, Smart grids
This project aims to study the optimal design of a smart grid infrastructure in rural argicultural areas. Examining the technological, rural, social and behavioural aspects that promote the efficiency of rural smart energy infrastructures. We will conduct interviews,...
by Thijs Bouman | Sep 12, 2016 | Explaining energy use behaviour, Smart grids
This project aims to develop an energy managing system and related user interface that can match demand and supply from various energy sources and that is likely to be adopted and properly employed by (potential) users. Future energy systems will integrate energy from...