In this tenth episode, we discuss the future of heat networks as one of the main technical challenges in our ambition toward a fossil-free world. What exactly are heat networks? How sustainable are they? And which sources of heat should be applied? A district heating network is as sustainable as the resources that feed it. Therefore, we need to move away from traditional district heating systems that are often dependent on one fossil fuel-based heat source to more sustainable ways of...

The decreasing stability of the grid by feeding in more renewable energy poses a future treat to the grid’s stability. What measures can we take to ensure a future proof grid? A major technical challenge associated with the energy transition is the decreasing stability in the electricity grid. By feeding in more renewable sources the system’s inertia drops, resulting in the grid becoming less capable to respond to sudden changes. The inertia, usually provided by the large spinning generators...

For the past decade companies have been trying to offer a broad range of energy-related offerings to their customers touching upon people’s houses, cars and lifestyle. So far, there are no real success stories, but will this change now that electric vehicles and hence eMobility services are here to stay? The energy transition coupled with the advancement of technology offers companies a sea of opportunities to engage deeper with their customers when it comes to energy-related services. Many...

A hydrogen economy in the future – how and when?

Nederland kampt met een tekort aan technisch personeel, een probleem wat bijzonder actueel is bij de landelijke netbeheerders. Daardoor komen ook de klimaatdoelen in het gedrang, blijkt uit deze podcast.

Energy legislation is changing due to new requirements driven by the energy transition. In the fifth episode of our transition talk we discuss why new legislation is required and what changes need to be made to accelerate the transition.

The purpose of a company is to engage all its stakeholders in shared and sustained value creation. Moving beyond the focus on shareholders and profit, companies should refocus on serving all their stakeholders employees, customers, suppliers, local communities and society at large (World Economic Forum). In this sense, purpose has a lot to do with the path towards a more sustainable world, including the transition to green energy.

Flexibility is a growing challenge for energy systems due to a rising share of renewables on the one hand, and electrification of demand on the other. What innovations provide flexibility? How do we secure a stable energy system in the future?

District heating plays a vital part in the heat transition. What does the future district heating system look like? And how to get there?

A hydrogen economy in the future – how and when?