| Publication type: | Article in scientific journal |
| Type of review: | Peer review (publication) |
| Title: | Decentralisation dynamics in energy systems : a generic simulation of network effects |
| Authors: | Kubli, Merla Ulli-Beer, Silvia |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.erss.2015.12.015 |
| Published in: | Energy Research & Social Science |
| Volume(Issue): | 13 |
| Page(s): | 71 |
| Pages to: | 83 |
| Issue Date: | 2016 |
| Publisher / Ed. Institution: | Elsevier |
| ISSN: | 2214-6296 2214-6326 |
| Language: | English |
| Subjects: | Energy systems; Transition; Network effects; System dynamics |
| Subject (DDC): | 333.79: Energy |
| Abstract: | Distributed generation is becoming increasingly important in energy systems, causing a transition towards decentralisation. These decentralisation dynamics are difficult to predict in their scope and timing and therefore present a major challenge for utility companies. This paper aims to make a contribution to the field of energy transitions with a model-based theory-building approach. A conceptual framework of the major (circular) causalities of regional energy systems is presented. It improves the knowledge on transition patterns of distributed generation concepts and the interplaying network effects. Network effects between technologies, the installed base and the investment decision criteria are important elements in the transition dynamics. A System Dynamics simulation model is built, capturing the consumption concepts related to distributed generation, as well as arising network effects, to analyse the likely transition patterns of regional energy systems. Our simulation results highlight the significance of network effects steering the investment decision for distributed generation concepts, pilot projects to accelerate the transition of regional energy systems and the general role of microgrids in the decentralisation dynamics. |
| URI: | https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/13423 |
| Fulltext version: | Published version |
| License (according to publishing contract): | Licence according to publishing contract |
| Departement: | School of Engineering |
| Organisational Unit: | Institute of Sustainable Development (INE) |
| Appears in collections: | Publikationen School of Engineering |
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Kubli, M., & Ulli-Beer, S. (2016). Decentralisation dynamics in energy systems : a generic simulation of network effects. Energy Research & Social Science, 13, 71–83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2015.12.015
Kubli, M. and Ulli-Beer, S. (2016) ‘Decentralisation dynamics in energy systems : a generic simulation of network effects’, Energy Research & Social Science, 13, pp. 71–83. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2015.12.015.
M. Kubli and S. Ulli-Beer, “Decentralisation dynamics in energy systems : a generic simulation of network effects,” Energy Research & Social Science, vol. 13, pp. 71–83, 2016, doi: 10.1016/j.erss.2015.12.015.
KUBLI, Merla und Silvia ULLI-BEER, 2016. Decentralisation dynamics in energy systems : a generic simulation of network effects. Energy Research & Social Science. 2016. Bd. 13, S. 71–83. DOI 10.1016/j.erss.2015.12.015
Kubli, Merla, and Silvia Ulli-Beer. 2016. “Decentralisation Dynamics in Energy Systems : A Generic Simulation of Network Effects.” Energy Research & Social Science 13: 71–83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2015.12.015.
Kubli, Merla, and Silvia Ulli-Beer. “Decentralisation Dynamics in Energy Systems : A Generic Simulation of Network Effects.” Energy Research & Social Science, vol. 13, 2016, pp. 71–83, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2015.12.015.
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