The aim of this project is to assess the impact of the energy transition on Creos' low-voltage electricity network, while testing innovative solutions to manage these repercussions.
The impact on the electricity grid infrastructure is changing, with new uses linked to the electrification of heating and mobility, as well as the emergence of photovoltaic installations. For this reason, Creos has launched the Creos Living Lab pilot project in July 2024. The aim of this project is to assess the impact of the energy transition on our low-voltage electricity network and to test innovative solutions to manage these effects.
In the village of Cruchten, 14 households equipped with 14 electric vehicles, 12 heat pumps, 11 photovoltaic installations and 4 batteries will help Creos to simulate the electricity network of 2030 in a real environment.
Over the course of a year, we will follow the project participants, who will receive instructions and advice on how to adopt different behaviours. With the help of the participants and a home energy management system provided by Nexxtlab, we will be able to simulate different scenarios in the grid, such as encouraging self-consumption at lunchtime or shifting electric vehicle charging to off-peak hours.
Our infrastructure will be carefully monitored throughout the project. Thanks to close collaboration with Datathings, Creos IT, Metering Services and Dispatching, the Alva digital twin will enable us to test smart grid solutions.
The Creos Living Lab project, which involves the collaboration of several departments, will help Creos to prepare for certain challenges related to the energy transition and thus to fulfil one of its essential missions: to ensure the transport and distribution of energy on the electricity networks, now and in the future.
By adopting simple daily habits, residential consumers can contribute to the efficient use of available natural resources.
During dark and cold winter evenings, heating, cooking, and lighting increase consumption on the grid during peak hours, which are often between 5 PM and 9 PM.
To support the grid, a good practice is to shift some electrical uses, like charging your electric vehicle, to nighttime. During sunny summer days, a large portion of photovoltaic installations' production is available. To consume more renewable electricity, flexible usages, like charging your electric vehicle or running the dishwasher, should be shifted to sunny periods.
To ensure the best success of the project and allow the entire ecosystem to learn from it, Creos integrated several partners from the start:
Klima-Agence: To help integrate project participants, provide energy advice, and promote and communicate results to the general public.
House of Automobile: To integrate the automotive sector into the project and communicate the results to electric vehicle sellers.
Fédération des Artisans: To integrate the electricians and heating engineers sector and communicate the results to them.
From the beginning of the project, Creos also included the Ministry of the Economy and the regulator.
Information panels - To learn more about the home of the future, the challenges of the energy transition, and the operation of our electrical grid (FR/DE)
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Press release - Creos Living Lab : Un Nouveau Chapitre pour la Transition Énergétique au Luxembourg (FR)
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