Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica

Battery sharing could cut energy costs for communities

Researchers developed a method to determine optimal battery capacity and rental prices, showing considerable savings possible even after subtracting costs. The approach benefits both energy communities and commercial battery operators in volatile markets.

SourceCentrum Wiskunde & Informatica·JournalApplied Energy·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 16, 2025

Trading between households in smart energy communities: the more the merrier?

A recent study on smart energy communities found that increasing the number of participants in peer-to-peer trading leads to diminishing returns due to decreasing diversity in consumption profiles. However, even with a small fraction of community members participating, most gains from trade can be achieved.

SourceCentrum Wiskunde & Informatica·JournalApplied Energy·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 1, 2024

Identifying the maker of an artwork by fingerprint examination

Researchers used micro-computed tomography to examine a Rijksmuseum statue and discovered the characteristics of the artist. The study found that the partial fingerprints of the artwork belong to an adult male, corresponding with the attributed model, Laurent Delvaux.

SourceCentrum Wiskunde & Informatica·JournalScience Advances·TypeImaging analysis·DateOct 19, 2023