3FOOD

Third Industrial Revolution Consulting Group
regional power grid, thus avoiding the use of fossil-fueled power generation
during extreme temperatures.
o Accelerate smart meter-enabled, network applications beyond business as
usual. As Luxembourg advances its plan to roll out smart meters in 2016,
consideration should be given to the emerging next-generation advancements in
network applications that will be facilitated by the installation of smart meter
technologies at scale. These advancements could accelerate more common
applications, such as conservation voltage reduction, load balancing, outage
management, transformer overload detection, high impedance fault detection,
and other applications.
o Develop a national testing laboratory for cyber security validation of
hardware/software systems and controls equipment. The idea is to identify and
alleviate potential risks and concerns with distributed intelligence in building
systems, energy systems, and mobility systems. This concept further leverages
the recent Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive in Luxembourg,
which has established security and notification requirements for Operators of
Essential Services (OoES)—such as banking, energy, transport, financial market
infrastructure, health, drinking water, digital infrastructure—and Digital Service
Providers (DSPs), including online marketplaces, online search engines, and cloud
services.This national lab could build on the competence center for (smart)
metering already built up by Creos in Contern as well as institutionalize the
ongoing collaboration between Creos’ National Grid Control Center and the SNT
department of the University of Luxembourg.
o Create an R&D test bed for advanced power generation and energy storage
options. This could include new battery chemistries for energy storage,
advanced power inverters for renewable energy, and hybrid systems to integrate
multiple energy technologies, such as energy storage with renewables.
o Creation of smart meter data repositories to facilitate innovation in energy
pricing and service offerings. Smart meter data exchange platforms can facilitate
the development of innovative rate designs and related service offerings. Data
privacy considerations will need to be addressed as different levels of access to
these platforms is granted to new market entrants, and to other stakeholders
over time.
Support two-way charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and monitor
developments of hydrogen-based mobility. Given the current and projected maturity,
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