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Nils Namockel M.Sc.

Senior Research Associate

Nils Namockel M.Sc.
Nils Namockel
nils.namockel@ewi.uni-koeln.de
Curriculum Vitae

Nils Namockel M.Sc.

Senior Research Associate

Nils Namockel is a Senior Research Associate at EWI and a doctoral candidate at the University of Cologne. His research focus lies in the fields of energy system modeling with a focus on decentralization and digitalization of energy systems. Before joining EWI, Nils Namockel studied Industrial Engineering with a major in Eletrical Energy Technology at the RWTH Aachen University and also Management Science and Engineering at the Tongji University in Shanghai.

Studien

Decentral coordination
On behalf of: Gesellschaft zur Förderung des Energiewirtschaftlichen Instituts e.V.
Business models for regional virtual power plants
On behalf of: Virtuelles Institut Smart Energy (VISE)
Economic evaluation of the benefits of local coordination mechanisms in electricity systems
On behalf of: Siemens AG und der Allgäuer Überlandwerk GmbH
Effects of the coal phase-out act for lignite-fired power generation in the Rhenish mining area
On behalf of: RWE Power AG
2030 Peak Power Demand in North-West Europe
On behalf of: ENGIE

Working Papers

Integrating EVs into distribution grids – Examining the effects of various DSO intervention strategies on optimized charging
Diffusion of electric vehicles and their flexibility potential for smoothing residual demand – A spatio-temporal analysis for Germany

Articles

Electrification seeds – A flexible approach for decentralized electricity supply in developing countries
Published in: Energy for Sustainable Development, Vol. 62, June 2021, pp. 176-185.
Auswirkungen von Kälteperioden auf die Spitzenlast im nordwesteuropäischen Stromsystem in 2030
Published in: et – Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen, Vol. 70 (12), 2020, pp. 52-54.
Reactive Power Loop Flows in Transmission Grids
Published in: IEEE Milan Power Tech, 26 August 2019.

Policy Briefs

Electricity price components, electricity price package and distribution effects
On behalf of: Gesellschaft zur Förderung des Energiewirtschaftlichen Instituts an der Universität zu Köln e.V.
The immediate program for the building sector
Financial support: On behalf of Förderinitiative Wärmewende der Gesellschaft zur Förderung des Energiewirtschaftlichen Instituts an der Universität zu Köln e.V. (EWI e.V.)

Analyses

Gas-fired power generation in winter 2022/2023
Auswirkungen des Koalitionsvertrags auf den Stromsektor 2030
Stromversorgungssicherheit – Facetten und Herausforderungen

Research Projects

Green VEgaS
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