Socio-technical dynamics: Energy Transition Challenges and Solutions

This lecture by the instructor delves into the socio-technical dynamics of energy transition, focusing on the challenges and solutions in decarbonization, decentralization, and digitalization. It explores the role of consumers in managing the energy system, the EU energy strategy, and the holistic perspective of energy systems. The lecture also covers energy modeling challenges, contextualization of energy demand models, and the state of the art in domestic energy demand modeling. The presentation concludes with a discussion on a new modeling tool, CREST, and the potential extensions for future research.