renewable energy in zaanstad: from theory to practice - e-harbours

1. In the first phase the theoretical plans of Zaanstad will be translated to practical plans.
Possible locations for the large scale implementation of solar and wind energy will be
identified. In this phase different scenarios in terms of capacity (solar/wind) will be taken
into account.
2. In the second phase the distribution network of the identified locations will be reviewed. The
network will be simulated with the power system analysis simulation software DIgSILENT
PowerFactory. After that the problems and bottlenecks in terms of power quality will be
identified.
3. The third phase exists of reviewing and investigating the potential problems which have been
identified in phase two. Solutions for these problems will be proposed. In this phase the
potential rollout of a Smart Grid in Zaanstads municipality will be investigated. In these
investigations both technical and financial aspects will be taken into account.
4. In the last phase the results of the research will be analyzed and described in the form of a
report. Conclusions will be drawn and recommendations will be given to Zaanstad.
For the graduation project the following planning has been made:
6.4 ORGANIZATION
Figure 19. Planning of the graduation project
The student will carry out an eight month during research project – from May 2012 until December
2012 – for the municipality of Zaanstad. The student will be located at the consultancy company
Resourcefully in Amsterdam, which is hired by Zaanstad. Another important organization is the
project is the owner of the distribution network Alliander, which will be the supplier of information
about the distribution network. Below the personal information of the student is shown.
Furthermore the contact information of the other organizations is shown.
Name Michel Verburg
Organization Eindhoven University of Technology
Student number 0728060
Education Sustainable Energy Technology (Master)
Faculty Electrical Engineering
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