The User-Centred Energy Systems mission is to provide evidence from socio-technical research on the design, social acceptance and usability of clean energy technologies to inform policy making for clean, efficient and secure energy transitions.
Latest News
Gender & Energy Task Newsletter #3
The latest Newsletter from the Gender & Energy Task is now available with highlights, new publications and recent achievements.
Annual Report for 2022/23 now available
The Annual Report published by the TCP for the 2022/23 year is now available for download here.
GO-P2P Concept Paper makes Top 10 downloads list on SSRN repository
The GO-P2P Concept Paper that our GO-P2P Task Leaders lead on has made the top 10 downloads from the section of the SSRN repository it’s housed on.
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Publications
2022/23 Annual Report
The Annual Report provides an overview of the work and key achievements of the TCP and its Tasks during the 2022/23 year.
Factsheet: Creating energy technologies, that are meaningful and usable for all
How technology developers can contribute to making sustainable energy supply more equal in terms of accessibility to ensure the participation of all.
Gender, expertise and control in Dutch residential smart grid pilots
The paper discusses the gendered differences in the build-up of interest and expertise in household smart grids, in connection to experiences of control, comfort, safety and trust.
The UsersTCP Academy builds on the success of a half century of webinars delivered through the DSM University. The new series provides access to the knowledge developed through our research programme and the work of our partners.
