Hub Sessions

In the Parker project, The technical University and Its partners cooperate with vehicle and charging spot manufactures to ensure that contemporary electric vehicles can contribute to a stable and economical power system based on renewable energy. The OEM partners include car brands Nissan, Peugeot, Citroën and Mitsubishi. The presentation will describe the project and provide a status on how system services are currently demonstrated using series-produced electric vehicles supporting vehicle-to-grid (V2G).

Ultra-Fast Charging for EVs and local storage systems

Introduction of the Session 

Photovoltaic (PV) self-consumption concept has emerged as a sustainable and economically viable alternative to save electricity provided by electric utilities. This methodology has been applied to three large scale distribution networks in Spain (Murcia, Madrid and Bizkaia). Results show that there is a significant influence of geographic concentration/dispersion of PV self-consumption systems on energy losses.

After releasing the Universal Smart Energy Framework, USEF started an international cross-functional workstream on aggregator implementation models. The publication was based on our analysis of aggregator implementation models for Demand Response for Commercial and Industrial Prosumers, and has received wide acclaim. USEF’s Aggregator Workstream will present final results, highlighting the relevant differences between the Commerce & Industrial Prosumer and the Residential Prosumer. Aspects of this customer segment differ from C&I Prosumers in terms of the amount of flexibility per asset and thus in the number of Prosumers needed to reach minimum flex product sizes. Also, the type of flexibility is mainly load-shift (EV, heat pump) with low marginal costs of activation. And last but not least: the residential market is more regulated. The consequences for effective market entry for aggregators will be the topic for this HUB session.

France has had a highly centralized electrical system for decades. Following the recent law on self-consumption, how does France prepare itself to evolve towards a more decentralized system? This presentation will deal with the question of how to address the challenges due to the move from a centralized towards a more decentralized system.

The transition towards a more decarbonized energy system has led to contentious debate, not only concerning the mix of energy sources to be drawn upon in the future, but also about the configuration of the system itself, with increasing advocacy for a smaller scale, decentralized energy system. My talk will present the economic arguments in favor and against decentralization of governance of energy systems and will show how the concept of “polycentric governance system” can bring novel perspectives into this debate.

Feed-in of renewables to the existing grid is an international challenge. Some of the issues are integration of variable generation, design of storage requirements, planning existing energy generation source, and capacity. Following the optimised grid codes pertaining to the grid topology and the country of installation is also a topic of discussion. This presentation talks about the rise and integration of renewables in Germany and the lessons learned in doing so and how the same methodologies can be adopted by other countries with a brief outlook on the importance of grid codes.

Looking ahead at the next steps in the near future and recent hot topics. Lessons from the Dutch approach.

• Consumers in Driving seat / Producers in Engine
• Disruption
• Transforming the Energy Revolution
• Enabling the Low Carbon Society
• Linking Consumers directly to Producers

In this introductory presentation our session Chairperson will introduce the topic of the session – “Showcasing the future of digital renewables” - by presenting SolarPower Europe’s new report, being launched at the event, on the state of play in digital solar. The report will look at new and improved digital solar business models, digital grid integration and more. Copies of the report will be available at the event. SMA Solar Technology is leading the SolarPower Europe Digitalisation Task Force. Detlef Beister is Business Development Manager at SMA Solar Technology.

Providing information on real-time energy usage and waste levels to tenants is a key tool to help them see and reduce their own environmental footprint.

Only renewable energy sources mean green e-Mobility. So the question lies at hand – How to benefit from digitally enhanced renewable energy in such an important applications field, like e-Mobility. The presentation will give an overview about actual challenges and possibilities with Renewable for the e-Mobility infrastructure. Who are the stakeholders and which are the business cases in this new market? What are possible e-Mobility services and how does the system architecture look like. And what is the impact of charging infrastructure on Utilities and energy grid? Expect an Outlook and midterm forecast and a glimpse on E-Mobility Radar. 

With the ever growing data intensity and data diversity, the Smart Grid requires a rethink of the structure and operational suppleness of its infrastructure and its systems. Instead of collecting data to make long-range plans looking backward. Create a system that is active, dynamic, and secure, with the ability to intelligently react to the distributed resources of micro-grids and two-way power flows using context in real time. We don’t need more data but the right data at the right time.

Accurate data on the installed capacity and location of distributed energy is essential for utility companies to operate and innovate in the changing energy landscape. But data that meets ideal requirements for accuracy and granularity is often difficult to accumulate or inaccessible due to the drawbacks in incumbent data collection methods. Sobolt found the answer to the drawbacks in current data collection methods through the technological revolutions in satellite imagery and artificial intelligence. Using high-resolution satellite imagery and a unique imagery analysis framework that combines spectral imaging, machine learning algorithms and statistical methods, Sobolt developed a scalable solution to provide accurate data on the location and capacity of existing solar PV installations.

A face to face debate on the pros and cons of aggregation

Customers are shaping the energy system of the future by transforming into prosumers through the increase of the number of decentralized energy resources. These customers have a new focus and different needs. They impact the grid stability and our future energy supply that should be intelligently managed to integrate them efficiently in to the energy system. To allow this, utilities and device manufacturers have to meet new types of customer needs, finance the development and continuous management: new business models have to be created where all stakeholders can benefit.

The evolution of the future infrastructure operators /DSO´s role in an increasingly distributed and volatile environment!

Introducing Energy Flexibility Interface (EFI)

• Next to the business value of energy flexibility, there is a strong need for flexible use of energy flexibility.
• Flexibility should be usable in different current and future scenarios; especially end-users with flexible energy-equipment must have freedom of choice to select or switch between energy service providers.
• Energy system will require changes in the way energy-flexibility is utilized. Applicable open standards for flexible utilization of flexibility will add robustness various usage scenarios.

The supply-demand balance becomes increasingly challenging to achieve and flexibility is a must have for all the actors of the grid. Higher price volatility, transition from centralized approach to a new energy system based on decentralized units combined with the digitalization and increasing data availability creates new opportunities for market and industrial players. Advanced Analytics are the value creation engines in this new era. Beyond the buzzword, this presentation aims to show concrete successful application of Machine Learning and Optimization algorithms for a Flexible Energy System. 

Introduction of the Session 

Denmark is one of the leading countries in the green transition and in the implementation of green energy in the power system. Energinet.dk is part of a regional cooperation on utilizing interconnectors in integrating renewable energy in Northern Europe. Energinet.dk uses efficient forecasting tools to balance the power system with high shares of wind and a minimum of production from thermal power plants.

Use of forecasts increases value of solar power plants and improves management of grid. Solar forecasts are based on processing of data from satellites and numerical weather prediction models. The presentation will address key approaches and uncertainties in different geographical regions of Europe. Application at intraday and day-ahead markets are shown in several use cases.

Disruptive new technologies and innovative business models are changing the way in which we produce and consume energy.

This presentation focuses on the current state of the solar PV industry and how the current value chain exposes the rooftop solar PV segment to unacceptable financial risks. As it becomes more and more clear that terms like “tier 1” and “bankability” are not providing the level of reliability and certainty investors expect and that a brand is only bankable until it is bankrupt where do you go next? The answer is a back to basics approach with a clear focus on accountability and energy production. My presentation will detail how the PV industry and value chain need to change in order to meet the demand of the residential and commercial rooftop segment and offer the financial security they deserve.

This presentation will give an outlook on future roles of DSOs and how improved decision support approaches can play a role in active network management within this evolving context.  The presentation will illustrate the challenges (harvesting flexibility, calculating set-points and dispatching them) when moving towards active grid management implementations, and how the research agenda of EnergyVille aims to bridge the gap.

- The cooperative model to give voice to the local community

- Local municipalities and cooperatives : a new way to finance public infrastructures

- From consumer's acceptance to citizens' engagement

How to integrate crowdfunded DER in a rural distribution Grid. 

A web-based tool developed in NTUA that supports the Non-Interconnected Island operator on decisions regarding new generator planning. Furthermore the tool allows the analysis of the impact of various RES units in the operation of the Non-Interconnected Islands.

 - IOT in the Energy Industry

 - Digitized Interoperability facilitates Consumer Choice

 - Linking Consumers directly to Producers

 - The XTN Datahub

 - Disruptive Innovation