Personal profile
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.
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 Hanze University of Applied Sciences * (mandatory by Hanze)
- Energy
Research Focus Areas Research Centre or Centre of Expertise * (mandatory by Hanze)
- System Integration
Publinova themes
- Economics and Management
- People and Society
- Law
- Technology
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):
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SDG 07 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 09 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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H2opper
van der Gaast, W. (PI), van der Laan, M. (PI), Tempelman, D. G. (PI), Gazendam, J. (PI), Vos, E. (PI), Jansma, T. (PI), van Someren, C. (PI), Scholte, C. (PI) & Holtman, J. (PI)
1/06/24 → 30/10/26
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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Community Energy Management Systems: A more cost-effective option to manage the electricity distribution grid?
van Someren, C. (PI) & Visser, M. (PI)
1/09/20 → 1/09/23
Project: PHD 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 battery energy storage impacts grid congestion: An evaluation of the trade-offs between different battery control strategies
van Someren, C., Visser, M. & Slootweg, H., 20 Aug 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Energy Storage. 134, Part A, 118100.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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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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Activities
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NO GIZMOS - NetOptimalisatie voor Grootschalige Inpassing Zon- en windstroom middels Opslag en Software
van Someren, C. (Speaker)
4 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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NO GIZMOS deelnemersavond
van Someren, C. (Speaker) & Lamain, W. (Speaker)
17 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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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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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
Prizes
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