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Teaching
Christian teaches various laboratory courses, including solar cells, C programming and supervising various student projects.
Research interests
Christian's research focuses on the integration of different energy sources to develop sustainable hybrid energy systems. He has experience in modelling complex energy systems, ranging in scale from household to a national energy infrastrucutre. In addition, Christian has contributed towards studies which analyse the effectiveness of hybrid energy technologies and their potential application in the energy transition towards more sustainable energy systems.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Master in Science, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
1 Sept 2012 → 1 Jun 2014
Award Date: 1 Jun 2014
Materials Science (miscellaneous), Bachelor of Engineering, University of Alberta
1 Sept 2004 → 1 Jun 2008
Award Date: 1 Jun 2008
External positions
Engineer, Focus Corporation
1 Jun 2010 → 1 Aug 2012
Keywords
- TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
- QA76 Computer software
Research Focus Areas Research Centre or Centre of Expertise * (mandatory by Hanze)
- System Integration
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FLXPSTS: Flexposts
van der Laan, M. (PI), Kappert, R. (PI), Pierie, F. (PI), Lakerink, V. (PI), van Someren, C. (PI), Tromp, E. (PI), Tempelman, D. G. (PI), Holtman, J. (PI) & van Dam, K. (PI)
23/08/22 → 22/08/25
Project: Research
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NGZMS: NO GIZMOS
van der Laan, M. (PI), Groote, M. (PI), Lamain, W. (PI), van Someren, C. (PI) & Wiekens, C. (PI)
1/04/22 → 31/03/26
Project: Research
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Groningen stroomt door - pilot project Westpoort
van der Laan, M. (PI), Pierie, F. (PI), Kappert, R. (PI), van Someren, C. (PI), Tromp, E. (PI) & Stratingh, R. (PI)
1/10/22 → 30/09/24
Project: Research
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Impacts of electric heat pumps and rooftop solar panels on residential electricity distribution grids
van Someren, C. (PI) & Visser, M. (PI)
1/12/20 → 1/10/24
Project: PHD Research
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Nul op de Trafo Analysis, Houtlaan, Assen
van Someren, C. (PI), Jacobs, R. (CoI) & Welling, R. (CoI)
1/10/20 → 5/07/21
Project: Research
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A Method for Battery Energy Storage Evaluation: Evaluation of battery energy storage system designs accounting for battery interactions with the electricity grid
van Someren, C., 16 May 2025, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 223 p.Research output: Ph.D. Thesis › PhD Research internal, graduation external
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How Load Simultaneity Affects Sizing and Layout of Batteries Used to Prevent Grid Overloading
van Someren, C., Visser, M. & Slootweg, H., 16 Jun 2023, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPATIBILITY, POWER ELECTRONICS AND POWER ENGINEERING (CPE-POWERENG 2023). 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Contribution to conference proceeding › Academic › peer-review
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Impact of Load Simultaneity and Battery Layout on Sizing of Batteries for Preventing Grid Overloading
van Someren, C., Visser, M. & Slootweg, H., 29 Aug 2023. 6 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › Academic
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No Gizmos: NetOptimalisatie voor Grootschalige Inpassing Zon- en windstroom Middels Opslag en Software
van Someren, C., 20 Apr 2023, p. 1.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › Professional
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Sizing Batteries for Power Flow Management in Distribution Grids: A Method to Compare Battery Capacities for Different Siting Configurations and Variable Power Flow Simultaneity
van Someren, C., Visser, M. & Slootweg, H., 17 Nov 2023, In: Energies. 16, 22Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Activities
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Household batteries and grid congestion management
van Someren, C. (Speaker)
22 Feb 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Which factors affect the energy storage requirements for grid congestion managementKennislunch
van Someren, C. (Speaker)
23 Jan 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Het toekomst van het energiesysteem?
van Someren, C. (Speaker)
22 Feb 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Impact of Load Simultaneity and Battery Layout on Sizing of Batteries for Preventing Grid Overloading
van Someren, C. (Speaker)
14 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Wat is de rol van data in de energietransitie?
van Someren, C. (Speaker)
20 Apr 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Prizes
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