The SuperSmartGrid
TCM Case Study: The SuperSmartGrid (Speaker: A. Battaglini)
The SuperSmart Grid (SSG) concept envisages setting up an infrastructure capable of transmitting renewably generated electricity from a variety of small and large generation sites scattered over wide areas with the ability of managing fluctuating supply, loads and demand management.
TCM is engaged in a case study investigating whether the SuperSmart Grid concept is a viable option in terms of technology, economics and security, and what are the advantages offered by the SSG approach in comparison with other mitigation options currently available. Key methods used are policy analysis and stakeholder dialogues, focussing on issues of sustainable development and risk governance.
The case study is part of the CIRCE project. The concept is generating great interest, so that additional funds are very likely to be acquired in the coming year.
The key methods to be used are policy analysis and stakeholder dialogues. For this purpose, a series of workshops and related events has been prepared as follows:
The main themes to be investigated are:
- potential contribution of the SSG to sustainable development
- risks and opportunities of the SSG in view of energy and national security
- institutional barriers to be overcome in the development of the SSG.
- cost estimates (by using reference class forecasting) for the different components and steps in deploying the SSG.
