Transitioning to sustainable heat sources for district heating

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 t…

The essential role of the system inertia in a future proof renewable grid

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 …

The impact of bundled energy offerings

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…

Transition Talk videos: hydrogen

Mede mogelijk gemaakt door: Accenture As discussed in our first podcast episode A hydrogen economy in the future how and when?, the transition toward a hydrogen economy comes with complex challenges. In this video series about hydrogen, we focus on these challenges:Part 1: steps towards cost com…

Hoe het tekort aan technisch personeel de energietransitie in de weg zit

Mede mogelijk gemaakt door: Accenture Van elektro-techneuten tot vakmensen om zonnepanelen aan te leggen. Het tekort aan technisch personeel laat zich steeds harder voelen. Met name in het beroepsonderwijs kiezen nog steeds erg weinig jongeren voor een technische opleiding. In deze aflevering van…

The crucial role of legislation in the energy transition

Mede mogelijk gemaakt door: Accenture The new 'Energiewet' is in the making. With this new regulation the Dutch government is changing the current Gaswet and Elektriciteitswet from 1998 with the goal to create an integrated regulation which will enable the energy transition and support the sustai…

Purpose-led transformations

Mede mogelijk gemaakt door: Accenture In our fourth podcast episode, we discuss the importance of a clear company purpose to achieve sustainability goals and to recover from times of crisis with experts from Nyenrode University/Lab Toekomstige Generaties and Nudge. The energy transition is one of…

Flexibility: Integrating more renewables in the grid

Mede mogelijk gemaakt door: Accenture As energy systems transition to more sustainable sources and demand for electricity increases, new challenges arise in ensuring that the lights stay on. This podcast explores the concept of energy flexibility; what is it and why do we need it now more than ev…

Challenges and lessons learned in district heating

Mede mogelijk gemaakt door: Accenture Heating in buildings accounts for over half of residential energy consumption via space heating and hot water production, and therefore represents a significant share in CO2 emissions. In the energy transition, district heating is able to provide sustainable …

A hydrogen economy in the future – how and when?

Mede mogelijk gemaakt door: Accenture Hydrogen has potential as sustainable energy carrier and feedstock in the industry, transport sector and heating of the built environment. Moreover, hydrogen may play an important role in system integration as increased flexibility is required to keep the gri…