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Enabling value creation from Enterprise Architecture : Supporting the grid operator in facilitating the energy transition
Berkenbosch, T.R. (2025) Enabling value creation from Enterprise Architecture : Supporting the grid operator in facilitating the energy transition.
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Abstract: | This research explores how Enterprise Architecture (EA) can support Distribution System Operators (DSOs) in managing the challenges of the energy transition. As DSOs face growing electricity grid congestion due to increased renewable energy integration and electrification, they must develop new capabilities, particularly around increasing the flexibility in the grid. However, EA is not supporting the development of the flexibility products, preventing the DSO to rapidly increase the grid utilization. Moreover, the DSO is unsure how EA value creation can be ensured. This study presents an EA benefit realization framework that can be used to ensure EA value creation and assess EA performance. An EA process model was designed to allow EA value creation in every level of the DSO organization, increasing the EA benefits. The application of these artifacts allows EA to support the development of flexibility products, which was proven by designing an appropriate EA vision artifact. These tools align EA artifacts with organizational benefits and help guide flexibility product development. Validation through expert interviews confirmed their relevance and refined their design. |
Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
Clients: | Alliander, Arnhem, Nederland |
Faculty: | EEMCS: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science |
Subject: | 50 technical science in general, 58 process technology, 85 business administration, organizational science |
Programme: | Business Information Technology MSc (60025) |
Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/106773 |
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