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Author |
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| Name | Huckebrink, David |
| Research field | Energy Systems |
| Career stage | doctoral researcher |
| Home university/institution | Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) |
| Department/Research unit at home university/institution | Mechanical Engineering |
| Chair/Working group at home institution | Lehrstuhl Energiesysteme und Energiewirtschaft |
International activity |
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| Country | Canada |
| Location | Victoria, BC |
| University | University of Victoria (UVic) |
| Fund Research School | PR.INT |
| Type of activity | research stay |
| Period |
starts 30-08-2023 ends 17-12-2023 |
| Keywords | Energy systems, Behaviour, Electricity, Nature |
| Report |
In light of climate change, models are used in the energy sector to determine cost-optimal pathways for the transition towards a renewable energy system. My research project is centred on understanding the role of human behavior within this energy transition, which is often overlooked in traditional modelling approaches. In the Fall of 2023, I had the opportunity to collaborate with the Sustainable Energy Systems Integration and Transition (SESIT) Group at the University of Victoria in Canada. Under the guidance of Dr. Madeleine McPherson, we developed a soft-linked model that combines an agent-based model (ABM) with an energy systems model (ESM). The ABM represents the adoption of electrified heating appliances as one part of human behavior, whereas the ESM reflects the dynamics of the Canadian electricity system. The combination of these leverages the strengths of both modelling approaches. Apart from the conducted research and the friendliness of my research colleagues, a thing that stood out for me was the accessibility and prosperity of Vancouver Islands’ nature. Meeting deer on campus was not a rare occasion and I even got to see a bear on a hike in lush forests. Being in the water with seals while surfing the pacific ocean was nothing short of magical. An all around great experience that I can highly recommend! |