From: Energy Metaverse: a virtual living lab of the energy ecosystem
Stakeholder | Use cases |
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National ministries of energy | Can investigate the dynamics between policies, regulatory framework conditions, and technology adoption |
National energy agencies | Can investigate the consequences of proposing different tariff models and CO2 taxes |
Regulatory bodies | Can verify the consequences of proposed regulatory changes before they take effect |
Local authorities | Can experiment with alternatives before deciding on the final zoning and land use planning |
System operators | Can investigate different solutions for optimizing the use of existing grid infrastructure and thereby reducing the need for future investments |
Technology suppliers | Can test their existing and future technologies in a virtual ecosystem before going forward with market introduction |
Energy market operators | Can experiment with different market designs for supporting the integration of intermittent renewable energy resources |
Energy producers | Can investigate the consequences of investing in alternative technologies for replacing or increasing production capacity under different regulatory framework conditions and market demands |
Energy traders | Can evaluate trading strategies based on different scenarios for the market's resiliency towards fluctuations in energy prices |
Energy retailers | Can experiment with different designs of business models for delivering energy services |
Energy consumers | Can evaluate new technologies for improving energy efficiency and increasing flexible energy use before implementing them |