Month: September 2022

Integrated model for 3 case studies

Posted on by Ruzanna Chitchyan

The below model demonstrates the causes and impacts between factors that affect transition to smart local energy systems. The factors information is integrating and aggregating from the case studies of Bristol city, ESO and Reflext.

This model is to be used as an exploration tool to build a better understanding of impact propagation and co-dependencies. It is not for quantification of any kind.  

Press Remix then Play to exercise the below model by

increasing/decreasing impact of various factors through arrows in cycled factors 

Note: this is only a partial model: only partial information from 3 case studies is integrated to allow for readable presentation and exploration. Thus, it is both:

  • limited to inputs provided by the qualitative study participants;
  • limited to the circumstances of the case studies itself.
  • It is underspecified in terms of the magnitudes of change, as well as in terms of elements and links between them. For example, when multiple loops execute simultaneously, only the length of the link between nodes shows which loop will eventually dominate, which, clearly is not any reflection of reality.



ESO Building and Retrofit Sub-System’s Causal Loop Diagram

Posted on by Ruzanna Chitchyan

What factors affect transition to smart local energy systems in ESO from the Building and Retrofit Sub-System perspective?

The below model captures the causes and impacts between a set of factors that emerged form the case study of ESO project. This model is to be used as an exploration tool to build a better understanding of impact propagation and co-dependencies. It is not for quantification of any kind.  

Press Remix then Play to exercise the below model by

increasing/decreasing impact of various factors through arrows in cycled factors 

Note: this is only a partial model; it is based only on the information from a qualitative study of ESO project’s Building and Retrofit sector. Thus, it is both:

  • limited to inputs provided by the qualitative study participants;
  • limited to the circumstances of ESO project itself.
  • It is underspecified in terms of the magnitudes of change, as well as in terms of elements and links between them. For example, when multiple loops execute simultaneously, only the length of the link between nodes shows which loop will eventually dominate, which, clearly is not any reflection of reality.



ESO Local Authorities Sub-System’s Causal Loop Diagram

Posted on by Ruzanna Chitchyan

What factors affect transition to smart local energy systems in ESO from the Local Authorities Sub-System perspective?

The below model captures the causes and impacts between a set of factors that emerged form the case study of ESO project. This model is to be used as an exploration tool to build a better understanding of impact propagation and co-dependencies. It is not for quantification of any kind.  

Press Remix then Play to exercise the below model by

increasing/decreasing impact of various factors through arrows in cycled factors 

Note: this is only a partial model; it is based only on the information from a qualitative study of ESO project’s Local Authorities sector. Thus, it is both:

  • limited to inputs provided by the qualitative study participants;
  • limited to the circumstances of ESO project itself.
  • It is underspecified in terms of the magnitudes of change, as well as in terms of elements and links between them. For example, when multiple loops execute simultaneously, only the length of the link between nodes shows which loop will eventually dominate, which, clearly is not any reflection of reality.



ESO ICT Sub-System’s Causal Loop Diagram

Posted on by Ruzanna Chitchyan

What factors affect transition to smart local energy systems in ESO from the ICT Sub-System perspective?

The below model captures the causes and impacts between a set of factors that emerged form the case study of ESO project. This model is to be used as an exploration tool to build a better understanding of impact propagation and co-dependencies. It is not for quantification of any kind.  

Press Remix then Play to exercise the below model by

increasing/decreasing impact of various factors through arrows in cycled factors 

Note: this is only a partial model; it is based only on the information from a qualitative study of ESO project’s ICT sector. Thus, it is both:

  • limited to inputs provided by the qualitative study participants;
  • limited to the circumstances of ESO project itself.
  • It is underspecified in terms of the magnitudes of change, as well as in terms of elements and links between them. For example, when multiple loops execute simultaneously, only the length of the link between nodes shows which loop will eventually dominate, which, clearly is not any reflection of reality.



ESO (Traditional) Energy Sub-System’s Causal Loop Diagram

Posted on by Ruzanna Chitchyan

What factors affect transition to smart local energy systems in ESO from the (Traditional) Energy Sub-System perspective?

The below model captures the causes and impacts between a set of factors that emerged form the case study of ESO project. This model is to be used as an exploration tool to build a better understanding of impact propagation and co-dependencies. It is not for quantification of any kind.  

Press Remix then Play to exercise the below model by

increasing/decreasing impact of various factors through arrows in cycled factors 

Note: this is only a partial model; it is based only on the information from a qualitative study of ESO project’s (Traditional) Energy sector. Thus, it is both:

  • limited to inputs provided by the qualitative study participants;
  • limited to the circumstances of ESO project itself.
  • It is underspecified in terms of the magnitudes of change, as well as in terms of elements and links between them. For example, when multiple loops execute simultaneously, only the length of the link between nodes shows which loop will eventually dominate, which, clearly is not any reflection of reality.



ESO Transport and Mobility Sub-System’s Causal Loop Diagram

Posted on by Ruzanna Chitchyan

What factors affect transition to smart local energy systems in ESO from the Transport and Mobility Sub-System perspective?

The below model captures the causes and impacts between a set of factors that emerged form the case study of ESO project. This model is to be used as an exploration tool to build a better understanding of impact propagation and co-dependencies. It is not for quantification of any kind.  

Press Remix then Play to exercise the below model by

increasing/decreasing impact of various factors through arrows in cycled factors 

Note: this is only a partial model; it is based only on the information from a qualitative study of ESO project’s Transport and Mobility sector. Thus, it is both:

  • limited to inputs provided by the qualitative study participants;
  • limited to the circumstances of ESO project itself.
  • It is underspecified in terms of the magnitudes of change, as well as in terms of elements and links between them. For example, when multiple loops execute simultaneously, only the length of the link between nodes shows which loop will eventually dominate, which, clearly is not any reflection of reality.