Challenge
After successfully creating smart energy communities like Republica and Schoonschip, we still saw lots of potential for local energy exchange. We came up with a community of communities: by bundling these smaller energy communities we aim to create a positive energy district. The Atelier project is a demonstrator. We will use this to learn how to scale up our approach in a later phase and make even more impact. The general aim with Atelier is to move towards more local energy use and production, and to change our thinking from a community perspective to a district-wide view.
After successfully creating smart energy communities like Republica and Schoonschip, we still saw lots of potential for local energy exchange. We came up with a community of communities: by bundling these smaller energy communities we aim to create a positive energy district. The Atelier project is a demonstrator. We will use this to learn how to scale up our approach in a later phase and make even more impact. The general aim with Atelier is to move towards more local energy use and production, and to change our thinking from a community perspective to a district-wide view.
Approach
This is a joint project between our STELLAR and Grid Edge Consulting teams. Atelier is a citizen-driven project. It is built to be accessible, user-friendly, and using hands-off tech. The success of the system is not dependent on active use by a user. Instead, you can use the system to gain insight. Meanwhile, the tech makes the assets and systems work together in an optimal way. By using the right assets in the right place from the ground up, we are making the best possible plan (for now). We are collaborating with local and international knowledgeable parties to share insights across projects.
Outcome
We are still working hard on Atelier, but are planning to offset the complete energy usage of all households and businesses. Plus, we’re planning an energy surplus of 249 MWh. That’s as much as 1,2 kilotonnes of CO2!
