1. Local Intelligent Networks and Energy Active Regions in Flanders Carlo Mol - VITO

2. 21/7/2016 Transition to smart grids in Flanders Linear

3. 31/7/2016 Linear work plan Data collection and user acceptance User profiles and flexibility Production and storage Impact on electricity and communication networks Combination building function and mobility Integration of all aspects and control strategies Technological breaktrough Market structure and business cases Residential pilot VPP Implementation breaktrough Definition of development needs technology-innovation via additional projects Linear acknowledges the Flemish Government for its support

4. 41/7/2016 Linear objectives  Obtain knowledge concerning the consumption and production profiles in small regions, including both domestic properties and tertiary buildings such as SME’s, with a focus on intelligent demand control.  Work out the needs which stimulate users to participate actively in demand side management: identification of the barriers and formulation of solutions which take the technical, social and economic aspects into account. Segmentation of energy users “Decision tool” for project developers / governments Estimation of the “smart grids” potential in Flanders

5. 51/7/2016 Linear objectives  Propose concrete concepts to match energy demand and supply intelligently, taking into account: - The flexibility of the users - The flexibility of the local producers, in combination with storage systems - Grid operation - Communication aspects - The integration of energy demand concerning mobility - Possible control strategies - E-market  Realisation of a major pilot project and a VPP ( Virtual Power Plant )  Unique research infrastructure for smart networks in Flanders: - Residential test site - Laboratory infrastructure

6. 61/7/2016 Residential pilot  1000 buildings on the LV grid (residential, small SME’s,...)  Active demand response with application of distributed control: -Appr. 50 µ-CHP and/or heat pumps -Appr. 20 plug-in hybrid vehicles -Appr. 100 PV installations -Energy storage (both thermal and electrical)  3 fases -Technical feasibility -End users geographically dispersed – concentrated -Different scenario’s

7. 71/7/2016 EU added value 1.“Lessons learned” can be applied in other European Countries 2.Explore possibilities to line up with other “smart cities” 3.Unique in Europe because of: -Scale -Co-operation with relevant stakeholders -Combines gas and electricity -Link with smart meter pilot of DSO’s -Clustering of expertises