Causal Loop Mapping of Emerging Energy Systems in Project TwinERGY: Towards Consumer Engagement with Group Model Building

Theo Tryfonas*, Sam Gunner, Ulas Baloglu, Patrick Tully, Stylianos Karatzas, Catherine Tryfona

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Abstract

This paper outlines project TwinERGY's suggested approach to collaborative mapping of emerging energy systems with relevant stakeholders, including in particular participant consumers. The approach is based on the use of the established Causal Loop Diagram (CLD) from within the remit of System Dynamics/System Thinking techniques, as the basis of group model building. We explain how CLD is a relevant modelling technique for the problem domain of energy systems and why its qualitative nature that highlights interdependencies makes it suitable for use with participant stakeholders. Finally, we illustrate modelling examples relevant to actual project testbed deployments and initial experiment scenarios with the use of the online CLD tool LOOPY.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 15th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments, PETRA 2022
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
Pages254-259
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781450396318
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Jul 2022
Event15th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments, PETRA 2022 - Corfu, Greece
Duration: 29 Jun 20221 Jul 2022

Publication series

NameACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Conference

Conference15th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments, PETRA 2022
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityCorfu
Period29/06/221/07/22

Keywords

  • Causal Loop Diagram
  • Consumer Engagement
  • Future Energy Systems
  • Group Model Building

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