The future of the (European) energy system: the role and potential of decentralization.

This research aims to critically assess the rationale and the different implementation possibilities of energy consumer centric concepts (CCC) by providing quantitative evidence (1) of costs and value considering all facets (economic, social, and environmental) from the perspective of all stakeholders. This PhD will aim to determine how different trade-offs between CCCs, and the viability of CCCs might evolve in the future within this transforming energy system (RO1). In addition (2), this PhD will focus on the development and implementation of a market design for CCCs. The market design consists of a value proposition of the different concepts (RO2), economic incentive mechanisms and a role model division of the stakeholders in the value chain (RO3). Particular attention will be given to a selection of concepts assessed in trade-off case studies. Due to differences in international markets and even the differences within Belgian markets and regulations, the scope will initially be set on Flanders.

Keywords:ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT

Disciplines:Agricultural and natural resource economics, environmental and ecological economics

Project type:Collaboration project