Optimal use of energy hubs requires legal adjustments

In the logistics sector, a switch from fossil to electric-powered transportation requires a massive expansion of the charging infrastructure. However, this expansion is not always possible due to ever-increasing grid congestion. By managing local energy needs and generation (from multiple companies) intelligently, grid congestion can be prevented. However, the legal framework to enable energy hubs is still in development, which may affect the business case for hubs. What is the current state of laws and regulations surrounding charging energy hubs? What alternative transportion agreements are available to use grid capacity more effectively? When is this allowed? Barnebies answered these questions for the National Charging Infrastructure Knowledge Platform (NKL) in the Charging Energy Hubs (CEH) project. Our assignment:

• Map out what is already being researched in terms of gap analysis in various research projects such as: MOOI Eigen, Local Energy Hubs, RWS SOL;
• Analyze use cases with partners, focused on the issues of legal, organizational and policy aspects;
• Stay up to date on the latest developments through ACM, Netbeheer Nederland, Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth, ACER, ENTSO-E, DG ENER/DG MOVE;
• Report and make recommendations regarding laws and regulations.

What do we do?

• We are developing a legislative and regulation “radar” on which various legal preconditions are tracked.
• We use contacts of NKL and project partners to stay informed of the latest knowledge.
• We report on the current state of affairs through news updates and eventually a final report.

We perform these tasks for the National Charging Infrastructure Knowledge Platform, from whom we assume substantive responsibility for their participation in Charging Energy Hubs.