Professor und Inhaber des Lehrstuhls Energiesysteme und Energiewirtschaft
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Research Affiliate, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)
Dublin, Irland
2018-2019
Abteilungsleiter Energiesystemanalyse, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)
Stuttgart
Professor für Energiesystemanalyse
Universität Stuttgart
2015-2018
“Associate Research Professor” für Energiewirtschaft, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)
Dublin, Irland
“Adjunct Professor”, Fakultät für Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Trinity College
Dublin, Irland
2012-2015
“Akademischer Rat” und Leiter der Forschungsgruppe “Dezentrale Energiesysteme und Netze” am Lehrstuhl für Energiewirtschaft
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
“Senior Scientist” und Leiter der Forschungsgruppe “Energie Services” am Karlsruher Service Research Institute (KSRI)
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
2008-2012
Senior Analyst und Projektleiter, EnBW Trading GmbH
Karlsruhe
2004-2008
Wissenschaftlicher Assistent, Institut für Industriebetriebslehre und Industrielle Produktion (IIP) und Deutsch-Französisches Institut für Umweltforschung (DFIU)
Universität Karlsruhe (TH)
Promotion mit Auszeichnung in Wirtschaftswissenschaften (“Dr. rer.pol.”),
Universität Karlsruhe (TH),
Titel: “Uncertainty Handling in Multi-Attribute Decision Support for Industrial Risk Management”
2002-2003
Diplomarbeit (in Zusammenarbeit mit der Siemens AG, München),
Titel: “Analyse und Einsatz kinetischer Verfahren zur Simulation kompressibler Strömungen von idealen und realen Fluiden”
1997-2003
Studium der Technomathematik, Universität Karlsruhe (TH) und “Université Joseph Fourier”, Grenoble, Frankreich
Auszeichnungen - Auswahl
2023
EEX Group Excellence Award 2023 für das Paper “Kraft, E., Russo, M., Keles, D., & Bertsch, V. (2023).
Stochastic optimization of trading strategies in sequential electricity markets. European Journal of Operational Research, 308(1), 400-421.”
2015 / 2016 / 2017
Auszeichnung für gute Lehre, KIT, Fakultät für Wirtschaftswissenschaften
2014
HECTOR Teaching Award 2013/2014, Masterprogramm Energy Engineering and Management, HECTOR School Karlsruhe
Publikationen
Journal articles (peer-reviewed)2024
Plaga, L., Lynch, M., Curtis, J., Bertsch, V. How public acceptance affects power system development - A cross-country analysis for wind power.
Aniello, G., Bertsch, V., Ball, C., Kuckshinrichs, W. Subsidies or cost-reflective energy tariffs? Alternative pathways for decarbonizing the residential sector and implications for cost efficiency.
Sperber, E., Frey, U., Bertsch, V.Turn down your thermostats – a contribution to overcoming the European gas crisis? The example of Germany.
Huckebrink, D., Finke, J., Bertsch, V. (2023). How user behaviour affects emissions and costs in residential energy systems—The impacts of clothing and thermal comfort. https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7620/ad0990
Wetzel, M., Gils, H.C., Bertsch, V. (2023). Green energy carriers and energy sovereignty in a climate neutral European energy system. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.04.015
Sarfarazi, S., Mohammadi, S., Khastieva, D., Hesamzadeh, M.R., Bertsch, V., Bunn, D. (2023). An optimal real-time pricing strategy for aggregating distributed generation and battery storage systems in energy communities: A stochastic bilevel optimization approach. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2022.108770
Mutke, J., Plaga, L., Bertsch, V. (2023). Influence of bioenergy and transmission expansion on electrical energy storage requirements in a gradually decarbonized European power system. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.138133
Finke, J., Bertsch, V. & Di Cosmo, V. (2023). Exploring the feasibility of Europe's renewable expansion plans based on their profitability in the market. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2023.113566
Devine, M. & Bertsch, V. (2023). The Role of Demand Response in Mitigating Market Power – A Quantitative Analysis Using a Stochastic Market Equilibrium Model. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00291-022-00700-0
Kraft, E., Russo, M., Keles, D. & Bertsch, V. (2023). Stochastic Optimization of Trading Strategies in Sequential Electricity Markets https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2022.10.040
Aniello, G. & Bertsch, V. (2023). Shaping the energy transition in the residential sector: Regulatory incentives for aligning household and system perspectives, Applied Energy, 333, 120582. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.120582
Finke, J. & Bertsch, V. (2023). Implementing a highly adaptable method for the multi-objective optimisation of energy systems, Applied Energy, 332, 120521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.120521
Plaga, L. & Bertsch, V. (2023). Methods for assessing climate uncertainty in energy system models — A systematic literature review, Applied Energy, 331, 120384. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.120384
2022
Russo, M., Kraft, E., Bertsch, V. & Keles, D.(2022). Short-term Risk Management of Electricity Retailers Under Rising Shares of Decentralized Solar Generation. Energy Economics, 109, 105956. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.2022.105956
Huckebrink, D., & Bertsch, V. (2022). Decarbonising the residential heating sector: A techno-economic assessment of selected technologies. Energy, 257, 124605. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2022.124605
Matteo C. Romano, Cristina Antonini, André Bardow, Valentin Bertsch, Nigel P. Brandon, Jack Brouwer, Stefano Campanari, Luigi Crema, Paul E. Dodds, Stefania Gardarsdottir, Matteo Gazzani, Gert Jan Kramer, Peter D. Lund, Niall Mac Dowell, Emanuele Martelli, Luca Mastropasqua, Russell C. McKenna, Juliana Garcia Moretz-Sohn Monteiro, Nicola Paltrinieri, Bruno G. Pollet, Jeffrey G Reed, Thomas J. Schmidt, Jaap Vente, Dianne Wiley (2022). Comment on “How green is blue hydrogen?”. Energy Science & Engineering, 10(7), 1944-1954 https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1126
Gräf, D., Marschewski, J., Ibing, L., Huckebrink, D., Fiebrandt, M., Hanau, G., & Bertsch, V. (2022). What drives capacity degradation in utility-scale battery energy storage systems? The impact of operating strategy and temperature in different grid applications. Journal of Energy Storage, 47, 103533. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2021.103533
2021
Huckebrink, D. & Bertsch, V. (2021) Integrating Behavioural Aspects in Energy System Modelling – A Review. Energies 14. 4579. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14154579
Harold, J., Bertsch, V., Fell, H. (2021) Preferences for curtailable electricity contracts: Can curtailment benefit consumers and the electricity system?
Energy Economics 102. 105454. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.2021.105454
Reiners, T., Gross, M., Altieri, L., Wagner, H.-J. & Bertsch, V. (2021) Heat Pump Efficiency in fifth Generation Ultra-Low Temperature District Heating Networks using a Wastewater Heat Source. Energy 236. 121318. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.121318
Nitsch, F., Deissenroth-Uhrig, M., Schimeczek, C. & Bertsch, V. (2021) Economic evaluation of battery storage systems bidding on day-ahead and automatic frequency restoration reserves markets. Applied Energy 298, 117267. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.117267
Gross, M., Karbasi, B., Reiners, T., Altieri, L., Wagner, H.-J. & Bertsch, V. (2021) Implementing prosumers into heating networks. Energy 230, 120844. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.120844
Spodniak, P., Bertsch, V. & Devine, M. (2021) The profitability of energy storage in European electricity markets. The Energy Journal 42(5), pp. 221-246
Harold, J., Bertsch, V., Lawrence, T. & Hall, M. (2021) Drivers of people's preferences for spatial proximity to energy infrastructure technologies: a cross-country analysis. The Energy Journal 42(4), pp. 47-89
2020
Sarfarazi, S., Deissenroth-Uhrig, M. & Bertsch, V. (2020) Aggregation of Households in Community Energy Systems: An Analysis from Actors’ and Market Perspectives. Energies 13, 5154
Russo, M. & Bertsch, V. (2020) A looming revolution: Implications of self-generation for the risk exposure of retailers. Energy Economics 92, 104970. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.2020.104970
Micari, M., Cipollina, A., Tamburini, A., Moser, M., Bertsch, V., Micale, M. (2020) Techno-economic Analysis of Integrated Processes for the Treatment and Valorization of Coal Mine Effluents. Journal of Cleaner Production, 122472
Sperber, E., Frey, U., & Bertsch, V. (2020) Reduced-order models for assessing Demand Response with heat pumps – insights from the German energy system. Energy & Buildings 223, 110144
Fitiwi, D., Lynch, M. & Bertsch, V. (2020) Enhanced network effects and stochastic modelling in Generation Expansion Planning: insights from an insular power system. Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, 100859
Fitiwi, D., Lynch, M. & Bertsch, V. (2020) Power system impacts of community acceptance policies for renewable energy deployment under storage cost uncertainty. Renewable Energy 156, pp. 893-912
Micari, M., Diamantidou, D., Heijman, S., Moser, M., Hoseen Haidari, A., Spanjers, H., & Bertsch, V. (2020) Experimental and Theoretical Characterization of Commercial Nanofiltration Membranes for the Treatment of Ion Exchange Spent Brine. Journal of Membrane Science 606, 118117
Micari, M., Moser, M., Tamburini, A., Cipollina, A., Micale, M., Bertsch, V. (2020) Towards the implementation of circular economic in the water softening industry: a technical, economic and environmental analysis. Journal of Cleaner Production 255, 120291
Spodniak, P., Bertsch, V. (2020) Is Flexible and Dispatchable Generation Capacity Rewarded in Electricity Futures Markets? A Multinational Impact Analysis. Energy 196, 117050
Kirchem, D., Lynch, M., Bertsch, V. & Casey, E. (2020) Modelling demand response with process models and energy systems models: potential applications for wastewater treatment within the energy-water nexus. Applied Energy 260, 114321
2019
Micari, M., Cipollina, A., Tamburini, A., Moser, M., Bertsch, V., Micale, G. (2019) Combined Membrane and Thermal Desalination Processes for the Treatment of Ion Exchange Resins Spent Brine. Applied Energy, 254, 113699.
Muireann Lynch, Mel Devine, Valentin Bertsch (2019) The role of power-to-gas in the future energy system: market and portfolio effects. Energy 185, pp. 1197-1209.
Schwarz, H., Kotthoff, L., Hoos, H., Fichtner, W. u. Bertsch, V. (2019) Improving the Computational Efficiency of Stochastic Programs Using Automated Algorithm Configuration – An Application to Decentralized Energy Systems. Annals of Operations Research (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10479-018-3122-6).
2018
Mehigan, L, Deane JP, Bertsch, V u. Ó Gallachóir, BP (2018) A Review of the role of Distributed Generation (DG) in Future Electricity Systems. Energy, 163, pp. 822-836.
Hayn, M., Zander, A, Nickel, S., Fichtner, W. u. Bertsch, V. (2018) The impact of electricity tariffs on residential demand side flexibility: Results of bottom-up load profile modeling. Energy Systems, 9(3), pp. 759–792.
Slednev, V., Bertsch, V., Ruppert, M. u. Fichtner, W. (2018) Highly resolved optimal renewable allocation planning in power systems under consideration of dynamic grid topology. Computers u. Operations Research, 96, pp. 280-292.
McKenna, R., Bertsch, V., Mainzer, K. u. Fichtner, W. (2018) Combining local preferences with multi-criteria decision analysis and linear optimization to develop feasible energy concepts in small communities. European Journal of Operational Research, 268, pp. 1092-1110.
Devine, M. u. Bertsch, V. (2018) Examining the Benefits of Load Shedding Strategies using a Rolling-Horizon Stochastic Mixed Complementarity Equilibrium Model. European Journal of Operational Research, 267(2), pp. 643-658.
Schwarz, H., Schermeyer, H., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2018) Self-consumption through power-to-heat and storage for enhanced PV integration in decentralised energy systems. Solar Energy, 163, pp. 150-161.
Schwarz, H., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2018) Two-stage stochastic, large-scale optimization of a decentralized energy system – a case study focusing on solar PV, heat pumps and storage in a residential quarter. OR Spectrum, 40(1), pp. 265-310.
Hyland, M. u. Bertsch, V. (2018). The role of community involvement mechanisms in reducing resistance to energy infrastructure development. Ecological Economics, 146, pp. 447–474.
2017
Bertsch, V., Geldermann, J. u. Lühn, T. (2017) What drives the profitability of household PV investments, self-consumption and self-sufficiency? Applied Energy, 204, pp. 1-15.
Bertsch, V., Hyland, M. u. Mahony, M. (2017) What drives people's opinions of electricity infrastructure? Empirical evidence from Ireland, Energy Policy, 106, pp. 472-497.
Wulf, D. u. Bertsch, V. (2017) A natural language generation approach to support understanding and traceability of multi-dimensional preferential sensitivity analysis in multi-criteria decision making. Expert Systems with Applications, 83, pp. 131-144.
2016
Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2016) A participatory multi-criteria approach for power generation and transmission planning, Annals of Operations Research, 245(1), pp. 177-207.
McKenna, R., Bertsch, V., Jochem, P., Genoese, M. u. Fichtner, W. (2016) Infrastrukturelle und nachfrageseitige Herausforderungen für die Energiewirtschaft: eine Aufgabe für die Energiesystemanalyse, BFuP – Betriebswirtschaftliche Forschung und Praxis, 68(6), pp. 615-632.
Bertsch, V., Hall, M., Weinhardt, C. u. Fichtner, W. (2016) Public acceptance and preferences related to renewable energy and grid expansion policy: Empirical insights for Germany, Energy, 114, pp. 465-477.
Ruppert, M., Hayn, M., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2016) Impact of residential electricity tariffs with variable energy prices on low voltage grids with photovoltaic generation, International Journal of Electrical Power u. Energy Systems, 79, pp. 161-171.
2015
Schermeyer, H., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2015) Review and extension of suitability assessment indicators of weather model output for analyzing decentralized energy systems, Atmosphere, 2015, 6, pp. 1871–1888.
2014
Hayn, M., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2014) Electricity load profiles in Europe: The importance of household segmentation, Energy Research u. Social Science, 3, pp. 30-45.
McKenna, R., Bertsch, V., Jochem, P., Genoese, M. u. Fichtner, W. (2014) Angebotsseitige Herausforderungen für die Energiewirtschaft: Erneuerbare und Konventionelle Stromerzeugung, BFuP – Betriebswirtschaftliche Forschung und Praxis, 66(3), pp. 317-329.
2013
Nolden, C., Schönfelder, M., Eßer-Frey, A., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2013) Network constraints in techno-economic energy system models: towards more accurate modeling of power flows in long-term energy system models, Energy Sytems, 4(3), pp. 267-287.
Hillemacher, L., Hufendiek, K., Bertsch, V., Wiechmann, H., Gratenau, J., Jochem, P. u. Fichtner, W. (2013) Ein Rollenmodell zur Einbindung der Endkunden in eine smarte Energiewelt, ZfE – Zeitschrift für Energiewirtschaft, 37(3), pp. 195-210.
2010
Hiete, M., Bertsch V., Comes, T., Schultmann, F. u. Raskob, W. (2010) Evaluation strategies for nuclear and radiological emergency and post-accident management, Radioprotection, 45(5), pp. 133-147.
Nisbet, A.F., Rochford, H., Cabianca, T., Oudiz, A., Kirchner, G., Hoffmann, M., Bertsch, V., Merz, M., Carlé, B., Turcanu, C., Sohier, S., Camps, J., Olyslaegers, G. (2010) Generic guidance on the lifting of emergency countermeasures, Radioprotection, 45(5), pp. 39-46.
2009
Merz, M., Hiete, M. u. Bertsch, V. (2009) Multicriteria decision support for business continuity planning in the event of critical infrastructure disruptions, International Journal of Critical Infrastructures (IJCIS), 5(1/2), pp. 156-174.
Geldermann, J., Bertsch, V., Treitz, M., French, S., Papamichail, K.N. u. Hämäläinen, R.P. (2009) Multi-criteria Decision Support and Evaluation of Strategies for Nuclear Remediation Management, OMEGA – The International Journal of Management Science, 37(1), pp. 238-251.
2008
Geldermann, J., Merz, M., Bertsch, V., Seifert, I., Thieken, A.H., Borst, D., Hiete, M., Rentz, O. u. Werner, U. (2008) The Reference Installation Approach for the Estimation of Industrial Assets at Risk, European Journal of Industrial Engineering, 2(1), pp. 73-93.
Bertsch, V. u. Geldermann, J. (2008) Preference Elicitation and Sensitivity Analysis in Multi-Criteria Group Decision Support for Industrial Risk and Emergency Management, International Journal of Emergency Management, 5(1/2), pp. 7-24.
2007
Bertsch, V., Treitz, M., Geldermann, J. u. Rentz, O. (2007) Sensitivity Analyses in Multi-Attribute Decision Support for Off-Site Nuclear Emergency and Recovery Management, International Journal of Energy Sector Management, 1(4), pp. 342-365.
2006
Bertsch, V., Geldermann, J., Rentz, O. u. Raskob, W. (2006) Multi-Criteria Decision Support and Stakeholder Involvement in Emergency Management, International Journal of Emergency Management, 3(2/3), pp. 114-130.
Hayn, M., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2014) Stromtarife und Technologien im Endkundenmarkt und deren Einfluss auf den Leistungsbedarf von Haushalten aus dem Netz, Umweltwirtschaftsforum, 22(4), pp. 249-255.
Schermeyer, H., Klapdor, K., Steinhausen, B., Bergmann, P. u. Bertsch, V. (2014) Lösungsvorschläge für ein marktnahes Einspeisemanagement, Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen, 64(8), pp. 52-56.
2011
Geldermann, J., Bertsch, V. u. Gering, F. (2011) Risiko- und Notfallmanagement unter Unsicherheit – am Beispiel der Planung effizienter Maßnahmen nach kerntechnischen Störfällen – Teil 1, Der Betriebswirt Nr. 1 / 2011, pp. 28-33.
Geldermann, J., Bertsch, V. u. Gering, F. (2011) Risiko- und Notfallmanagement unter Unsicherheit – am Beispiel der Planung effizienter Maßnahmen nach kerntechnischen Störfällen – Teil 2, Der Betriebswirt Nr. 2 / 2011, pp. 12-16.
Monographies2016
Ringler, P., Schermeyer, H., Ruppert, M. Hayn, M., Bertsch, V., Keles, D. u. Fichtner, W. (2016) Decentralized Energy Systems, Market Integration, Optimization, KIT Scientific Publishing, Karlsruhe, Germany.
2008
Bertsch, V. (2008) Uncertainty Handling in Multi-Attribute Decision Support for Industrial Risk Management, Dissertation, University of Karlsruhe (TH), KIT Scientific Publishing, Karlsruhe, Germany. Print-on-demand as book or online at: http://www.ksp.kit.edu/9783866442078.
Edited books2019
Bertsch, V., Ardone, A., Suriyah, M., Fichtner, W., Leibfried, T. u. Heuveline, V. (2019) Advances in Energy System Optimization – Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Energy System Optimization, Trends in Mathematics, Birkhäuser (Springer), Cham (Forthcoming).
2017
Bertsch, V., Fichtner, W., Leibfried, T. u. Heuveline, V. (2017) Advances in Energy System Optimization – Proceedings of the First International Symposium on Energy System Optimization, Trends in Mathematics, Birkhäuser (Springer), Cham.
2015
Görlitz, R., Bertsch, V., Caton, S., Feldmann, N., Jochem, P., Maleshkova, M. u. Reuter-Oppermann, M. (Eds.) (2015) Advances in Service Research – Proceedings of the First Karlsruhe Service Summit Research Workshop, KIT Scientific Publishing, Karlsruhe, Germany. Print-on-demand as book or online at: http://www.ksp.kit.edu/9783731503446.
Book chapters (peer-reviewed)2019
Schween, N., Gerstner, P., Meyer-Hübner, N., Slednev, V., Leibfried, T., Fichtner, W., Bertsch, V., & Heuveline, V. (2019) A Domain Decomposition Approach to Solve Dynamic Optimal Power Flow Problems in Parallel, in: Bertsch V., Ardone A., Suriyah M., Fichtner W., Leibfried T., Heuveline V. (Eds.) Advances in Energy System Optimization, pp. 41-64, Birkäuser (Springer), Cham.
2017
Slednev, V., Ruppert, M., Bertsch, V., Fichtner, W., Meyer-Hübner, N., Suriyah, M., Leibfried, T., Gerstner, P., Schick, M. u. Heuveline, V. (2017) Regionalizing Input Data for Generation and Transmission Expansion Planning Models, in: Bertsch, V., Fichtner, W., Leibfried, T. u. Heuveline, V. (Eds.) Advances in Energy Systems Optimization, pp. 205-217, Birkhäuser (Springer), Cham.
Meyer-Hübner, N., Suriyah, M., Leibfried, T., Slednev, V., Bertsch, V., Fichtner, W., Gerstner, P., Schick, M. u. Heuveline, V. (2017) Optimal Storage Operation with Model Predictive Control in the German Transmission Grid, in: Bertsch, V., Fichtner, W., Leibfried, T. u. Heuveline, V. (Eds.) Advances in Energy Systems Optimization, pp. 31-45, Birkhäuser (Springer), Cham.
Slednev, V., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2017) A multi-objective time segmentation approach for power generation and transmission models, in: Ivana Ljubic, Georg Pflug, Gernot Tragler u. Karl Doerner (Eds.) Operations Research Proceedings 2015, pp. 707-714, Springer, Cham.
2016
Hillemacher, L., Hufendiek, K., Bertsch, V., Wiechmann, H., Gratenau, J., Jochem, P. u. Fichtner, W. (2016) Ein Rollenmodell zur Einbindung der Endkunden in eine smarte Energiewelt, in: von Weizsäcker, C.C., Lindenberger, D., Höffler, F. (Eds.) Interdisziplinäre Aspekte der Energiewirtschaft, pp. 163-178, Springer.
2014
Slednev, V., Bertsch, V., Nolden, C., Fichtner, W. (2014) Multi-criteria decision support for power grid expansion planning, in: Langton, S., Morton, A., Geiger, M.J. u. Siebert, J. (Eds.) Decision Analysis and Multiple Criteria Decision Making, pp. 133-159, Shaker Verlag Aachen.
Hillemacher, L., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2014) Modellgestützte Analyse der Auswirkungen dynamischer Strompreissignale auf das Energiesystem, in: Kunze, R. u. Fichtner, W. (Eds.): Einsatz von OR‐Verfahren zur Analyse von Fragestellungen im Umweltbereich, pp. 101-117, Shaker Verlag Aachen.
Bertsch, V., Schwarz, H. u. Fichtner, W. (2014) Layout optimisation of decentralised energy systems under uncertainty, in: Operations Research Proceedings 2013, pp. 29-35, Springer.
2009
Hiete, M., Ludwig, J., Merz, M. u. Bertsch, V. (2009) Ökodesign von Gebäuden – Visualisierungstechniken für Mehrzielentscheidungsprobleme, in: Heyde, F., A. Löhne u. Ch. Tammer (Eds.): Methods of Multicriteria Decision Theory and Applications, pp. 57-78, Shaker Verlag Aachen.
2007
Bertsch, V., Geldermann, J. u. Rentz, O. (2007) Preference Sensitivity Analyses for Multi-Attribute Decision Support, in: K.-H. Waldmann and U. M. Stocker (Eds.), Operations Research Proceedings 2006, pp. 411-416, Springer.
2006
Geldermann, J., Bertsch, V. u. Rentz, O. (2006) Multi-Criteria Decision Support and Uncertainty Handling, Propagation and Visualisation for Emergency and Remediation Management, in: H.-D. Haasis, H. Kopfer and J. Schönberger (Eds.), Operations Research Proceedings 2005, pp. 755-760, Springer.
Geldermann, J., Treitz, M., Bertsch, V. u. Rentz, O. (2006) Sensitivitätsanalysen in PROMETHEE, in: K.-H. Küfer, H. Rommelfanger, C. Tammer and K. Winkler (Eds.), Multicriteria Decision Making and Fuzzy Systems - Theory, Methods and Applications, Aachen, pp. 59-73, Shaker Verlag Aachen.
2005
Geldermann, J., Treitz, M., Bertsch, V. u. Rentz, O. (2005) Moderated Decision Support and Countermeasure Planning for off-site Emergency Management, in: R. Loulou, J.-P. Waaub and G. Zaccour (Eds.) Energy and Environment: Modeling and Analysis, pp. 63-80, Springer.
Articles in conference proceedings (peer-reviewed)2023
Gross, Nowak, Bertsch Ruhr-Universität Bochum / Lehrstuhl Energiesysteme und Energiewirtschaft "DEKARBONISIERUNG DER WÄRMEVERSORGUNG DES GEBÄUDEBESTANDS MIT KALTER NAHWÄRME" zum Video! zur Präsentation!
Sarfarazi, S., Deissenroth, M. & Bertsch, V. (2020) Assessing the Impacts of Community Energy Systems on the German Electricity Market: An Agent-based Analysis. 17th International Conference on the European Energy Market (EEM), IEEE Xplore (https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9221924).
2018
Spodniak, P., Bertsch, V. u. Devine, M. (2018) The Profitability of Energy Storage in European Electricity Markets, in: 15th International Conference on the European Energy Market (EEM), forthcoming on IEEE Xplore.
Fitiwi, D.Z. u. Bertsch, V. (2018) Interactions between Demand Response and Network Expansion Planning: A Quantitative Analysis, in: 15th International Conference on the European Energy Market (EEM), forthcoming on IEEE Xplore.
Kirchem, D., Lynch, M., Bertsch, V. u. Casey, E.(2018) Market effects of industrial demand response and flexibility potential from wastewater treatment facilities, in: 15th International Conference on the European Energy Market (EEM), forthcoming on IEEE Xplore.
2017
Spodniak, P. u. Bertsch, V. (2017) Determinants of Power Hedging Mechanisms in Liberalized Electricity Markets, in: 14th International Conference on the European Energy Market (EEM), pp. 1-5, IEEE Xplore (http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7981899/).
2016
Ruppert, M., Slednev, V., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2016) The impact of microeconomic decisions in electricity market modelling on load flows in transmission grids, in: 13th International Conference on the European Energy Market (EEM), pp. 1-5, IEEE Xplore
(http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7521238).
Di Cosmo, V., Bertsch, V. u. Dean, J.P. (2016) Impact of new interconnection lines on the EU electricity market, in: 13th International Conference on the European Energy Market (EEM), pp. 1-5, IEEE Xplore (http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7521311).
2015
Ruppert, M., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2015) Optimal Load Shedding in Distributed Networks with Sigmoid Cost Functions, in: 2015 International Symposium on Smart Electric Distribution Systems and Technologies (EDST), pp. 159-164, IEEE Xplore
(http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7315200).
Meyer-Hübner, N., Suriyah, M., Leibfried, T., Slednev, V., Bertsch , V., Fichtner, W., Gerstner, P., Schick, M. u. Heuvelin, V. (2015) Time constrained optimal power flow calculations on the German power grid, in: International ETG Congress 2015, pp. 316-322, IEEE Xplore (http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7388498).
Hayn, M., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2015) A concept for service level indicators in residential electricity tariffs with variable capacity prices, in: Görlitz, R., Bertsch, V., Caton, S., Feldmann, N., Jochem, P., Maleshkova, M. u. Reuter-Oppermann, M. (Eds.) Advances in Service Research – Proceedings of the First Karlsruhe Service Summit Research Workshop, pp. 1-10, KIT Scientific Publishing, Karlsruhe, Germany.
2013
Nolden, C., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2013) Modellierung eines modellendogenen Netzausbaus in optimierenden Energiesystemmodellen, in: VDI-Berichte 2212, 10. Fachtagung Optimierung in der Energiewirtschaft, 2014, Cologne, Germany, pp. 265-276,
Comes, T., Bertsch, V. u. French, S. (2013) Designing dynamic stress tests for improved critical infrastructure resilience, in: Comes, T.; Fiedrich, F.; Fortier, S.; Geldermann, J. u. Mueller, T. (Eds.) 10th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management (ISCRAM), 2013, Baden-Baden, Germany, pp. 307-311.
2009
Raskob, W., Gering, F. u. Bertsch, V. (2009) Approaches to visualisation of uncertainties to decision makers in an operational Decision Support System, in: J. Landgren u. S Jul (Eds.) Proceedings of the 6th International ISCRAM Conference – Gothenburg, Sweden, May 2009.
2007
Bertsch, V., Rentz, O. u. Geldermann, J. (2007) Preference Elicitation and Sensitivity Analysis in Multi-Criteria Group Decision Support for Nuclear Remediation Management, in: B. Van de Walle, P. Burghardt and K. Nieuwenhuis (Eds.), ISCRAM 2007 - 4th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, Delft, The Netherlands, 395-404, VUBPRESS, Brussels.
Merz, M., Bertsch, V., Rentz, O. u. Geldermann, J. (2007) Assessment of Industrial Asset Values at Risk, in: B. Van de Walle, P. Burghardt and K. Nieuwenhuis (Eds.), ISCRAM 2007 - 4th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, Delft, The Netherlands, 235-244, VUBPRESS, Brussels.
2005
Raskob, W., Bertsch, V., Geldermann, J., Baig, S. u. Gering, F. (2005) Demands to and experience with the Decision Support System RODOS for off-site emergency management in the decision making process in Germany, in: B. Van de Walle and B. Carlé (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, Brussels, Belgium, 269-278.
Articles in conference proceedings (other)2015
Bertsch, V., Fichtner, W., Hall, M., Schumacher, T., Weinhardt, C. (2015) Service Requirements for Consumer Engagement in the German Energy Retail Market, in: Zhao, Xiande, Zhang, Jie, and Han, Hyun Jeong (Eds.) Proceedings of 2015 Quality in Service (QUIS 14).
Raskob, W., Bertsch, V., Ruppert, M., Strittmatter, M., Happe, L., Broadnax, B., Wandler, S. u. Deines, E. (2015) Security of electricity supply in 2030, Critical Infrastructure Protection u. Resilience Europe, The Hague, Netherlands.
Schermeyer, H., Schwarz, H., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2015) Stochastic simulation of photovoltaic electricity feed-in considering spatial correlation, in: Weber, C. u. Derksen, C. (Eds.) Proceedings of the 2015 SmartER Europe Conference, pp. 12-16.
Hayn, M., Schneider, R., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2015) Wert der Versorgungssicherheit und Akzeptanz von Stromtarifen mit variablen Leistungspreisen, Proceedings 9. Internationale Energiewirtschaftstagung, 2015, Vienna, Austria.
2014
Hayn, M., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2014) Residential bottom-up load modelling with price elasticity, 14th IAEE European Conference, Rome, Italy.
Schermeyer, H., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2014) Validation and utilization of numerical weather model data in energy systems analysis of decentralized electricity production, 7th International Scientific Conference on "Energy and Climate Change", Athens, Greece.
Hayn, M., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2014) Einfluss neuer Technologien auf den Leistungsbezug von Haushalten aus dem Netz, Proceedings 13. Symposium Energieinnovation, Graz, Austria.
Hayn, M., Ringler, P., Ruppert, M., Schmid, J., Bertsch, V., Keles, D. u. Fichtner, W. (2014) A residential price elasticity model for agent-based simulation of decentralised energy systems, Proceedings SmartER Europe Conference, 2014, Essen.
Schwarz, H., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2014) Model-induced uncertainties in the layout optimisation of distributed energy systems, Proceedings SmartER Europe Conference, 2014, Essen.
2013
Hillemacher, L., Nolden, C., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2013) Lastverlagerungspotenziale durch variable Stromtarife – Ergebnisse eines Feldversuchs, Proceedings 8. Internationale Energiewirtschaftstagung, Vienna, Austria.
2008
Merz, M., Hiete, M. u. Bertsch, V. (2008) Management of Critical Infrastructure Disruptions in Industrial Supply Chains, Proceedings IDRC 2008, 25.-29.08.2008 in Davos, Switzerland, pp. 416-419
Merz, M., Hiete, M., Bertsch, V. u. Rostal, D. (2008) Multi criteria decision support for business continuity planning in the event of critical infrastructure disruptions, 5th Dresden Symposium Hazards – Detection and Management, March 03-07, 2008 Dresden.
2007
Bertsch, V., Merz, M., Hiete, M. u. Rentz, O. (2007) Structured Decision Support to Manage Risks Emerging from Industrial Production, 7th Annual IIASA-DPRI Forum on Integrated Disaster Risk Management, Stresa, 19-21 Sept. 2007.
Merz, M., Hiete, M., Bertsch, V. u. Rentz, O. (2007) Decision support for managing interruptions in industrial supply chains, Proceedings zum 8. DKKV-Forum Katastrophenvorsorge - Katastrophenvorsorge im Klimawandel.
Seifert, I., Merz, M., Thieken, A.H., Bertsch, V., Hiete, M., Werner, U. u. Borst, D. (2007) Effiziente Katastrophenvorsorge durch Abschätzung des Schadenspotenzials - ein Ansatz zur Abschätzung des industriellen Anlagevermögens, Proceedings zum 8. DKKV-Forum Katastrophenvorsorge - Katastrophenvorsorge und Klimawandel - 2007.
Merz, M., Geldermann, J., Bertsch, V., Läpke, D. u. Rentz, O. (2007) Decision Support for Crisis Management by Large-Scale Exercises, Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference 2007 of the International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS), 147-157.
2006
Bertsch, V., Geldermann, J. u. Rentz, O. (2006) Multidimensional Monte Carlo Sensitivity Analysis in Multi-Criteria Decision Support, in: F. Mayer and J. Stahre (Eds.), Proceedings of the 9th IFAC Symposium on Automated Systems Based on Human Skill And Knowledge, Nancy, France.
2005
Bertsch, V., Geldermann, J. u. Rentz, O. (2005) Multi-Criteria Decision Support and Moderation Techniques for off-site Emergency Management, in: N. Free and A. Jones (Eds.), The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS): 12th Annual Conference Proceedings, Faroe Islands, 60-70.
Bertsch, V., Gering, F., Geldermann, J. u. Rentz, O. (2005) Modelling, Propagation and Visualisation of Uncertainties in the Real-time On-line Decision Support System RODOS, International Conference on Monitoring, Assessments and Uncertainties for Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Response, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
2004
Treitz, M., Schollenberger, H., Bertsch, V., Geldermann, J. u. Rentz, O. (2004) Process Design based on Operations Research: A Metric for Resource Efficiency, Clean Environment for All: 2nd International Conference on Environmental Concerns: Innovative Technologies and Management Options, Xiamen, P.R.China, 842-853
Articles in working paper series2020
Bertsch, V. & Di Cosmo, V. (2020) Are renewables profitable in 2030 and do they reduce carbon emissions effectively? A comparison across Europe. MPRA Paper No. 101822, available online here: https://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/101822/
Devine, M., Bertsch, V. (2019) The role of demand response in mitigating market power – A quantitative analysis using a stochastic market equilibrium model. ESRI Working Paper 635, August 2019.
Harold, J., Bertsch, V., Fell, H. (2019) Consumer preferences for end-use specific curtailable electricity contracts on household appliances during peak load hours. ESRI Working Paper 632, July 2019.
Fitiwi, D., Lynch, M. u. Bertsch, V. (2019) Optimal development of electricity generation mix considering fossil fuel phase-out and strategic multi-area interconnection. ESRI Working Paper 616, February 2019.
2018
Spodniak, P., Bertsch, V. u. Devine, M. (2018) The profitability of energy storage in European electricity markets. ESRI Working Paper 605, December 2018.
Bertsch, V. u. Di Cosmo, V. (2018) Are Renewables Profitable in 2030? A Comparison between Wind and Solar across Europe. FEEM Working Paper 2018.028.
Russo, M. u. Bertsch, V. (2018) A looming revolution: Implications of self-generation for the risk exposure of retailers. ESRI Working Paper 597, September 2018.
Muireann Lynch, Mel Devine, Valentin Bertsch (2018) The role of power-to-gas in the future energy system: how much is needed and who wants to invest? ESRI Working Paper 590, March 2018.
Valentin Bertsch, Mel Devine, Conor Sweeney, Andrew C. Parnell (2018) Analysing long-term interactions between demand response and different electricity markets using a stochastic market equilibrium model. ESRI Working Paper 585, February 2018.
Harold, J., Bertsch, V., Lawrence, T. u. Hall, M. (2018) Drivers of people's preferences for spatial proximity to energy infrastructure technologies: a cross-country analysis, ESRI Working Paper 583, February 2018.
2017
Spodniak, P u. Bertsch, V (2017) Determinants of power spreads in electricity futures markets: A multinational analysis, ESRI Working Paper 580, December 2017.
Schwarz, H, Kotthoff, L, Hoos, H, Fichtner, W u. Bertsch, V (2017) Using automated algorithm configuration to improve the optimization of decentralized energy systems modeled as large-scale, two-stage stochastic programs, Working Paper Series in Production and Energy, No. 24.
Slednev, V., Ruppert, M., Fichtner, W. u. Bertsch, V. (2017) Highly resolved optimal renewable allocation planning in power systems under consideration of dynamic grid topology. MPRA Paper No. 79706
(https://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/79706/).
Bertsch, V., Geldermann, J., u. Lühn, T.. What drives the profitability of household PV investments, self-consumption and self-sufficiency?, MPRA Paper No. 78644
(https://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/78644/).
Hyland, M., u. Bertsch, V. (2017). The role of community compensation mechanisms in reducing resistance to energy infrastructure development. ESRI Working Paper 559, April 2017.
2016
Bertsch, V., Hyland, M. u. Mahony, M. (2016) What Drives People’s Opinions of Electricity Infrastructure? Empirical Evidence from Ireland, ESRI Working Paper 545, October 2016.
Devine, M. u. Bertsch, V. (2016) Examining the Benefits of Load Shedding Strategies using a Rolling-Horizon Stochastic
Gerstner, P., Schick, M., Heuveline, V., Meyer-Hübner, N., Suriyah, M., Leibfried, T., Slednev, V., Fichtner, W. u. Bertsch, V. (2016) A Domain Decomposition Approach for Solving Dynamic Optimal Power Flow Problems in Parallel, Preprint Series of the Engineering Mathematics and Computing Lab (EMCL), No. 2016-01
(https://journals.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/index.php/emcl-pp/article/view/33784).
Hayn, M., Bertsch, V., Zander, A, Nickel, S. u. Fichtner, W. (2016) The impact of electricity tariffs on residential demand side flexibility, Working Paper Series in Production and Energy, No. 14.
McKenna, R., Bertsch, V., Mainzer, K. u. Fichtner, W. (2016) Combining local preferences with multi-criteria decision analysis and linear optimisation to develop feasible energy concepts in small communities, Working Paper Series in Production and Energy, No. 16, November 2016.
Wulf, D. u. Bertsch, V. (2016) A natural language generation approach to support understanding and traceability of multi-dimensional preferential sensitivity analysis in multi-criteria decision making, MPRA Paper No. 75025
(https://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/75025/).
2015
Schwarz, H., Bertsch, V. u. Fichtner, W. (2015) Two-stage stochastic, large-scale optimization of a decentralized energy system – a residential quarter as case study, Working Paper Series in Production and Energy, No. 10.
2008
Geldermann, J., Bertsch, V. u. Gering, F. (2008) Risikomanagement und Mehrzielentscheidungsunterstützung unter Unsicherheit am Beispiel der Planung effizienter Notfallmaßnahmen nach kerntechnischen Störfällen, Research Paper der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Schwerpunkt Unternehmensführung, Professur für Produktion und Logistik.
Mitgliedschaften und Engagement im Wissenschaftssystem
Vorsitz des Wissenschaftlichen Beirats des Forschungsbereichs Energie am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Mitglied im Management Board des EERA Joint Programme „Energy Systems Integration“ mit Zuständigkeit für die Themenbereiche Energiemärkte und -wirtschaft, Modellierung, Politik und Regulierung
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Operations Research (GOR)
Gesellschaft für Energiewissenschaft und Energiepolitik e. V. (GEE)
International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Verband der Hochschullehrer für Betriebswirtschaft e.V. (VHB)
International Society on Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM)
Europäische Arbeitsgruppe Behavioural Operational Research
Mitglied des Vorstands: STRise – Stuttgart Research Initiative on Integrated Systems Analysis for Energy (2018-2019)
Fellow des Energie-Industrie-Programms, RUDN Universität, Moskau (seit 2017)
Mitglied des Editorial Boards: European Journal of Industrial Engineering (seit 2018)
Reviewer für diverse wissenschaftliche Zeitschriften (z.B. Energy Policy, Applied Energy, IET Renewable Power Generation, Energy Systems, Smart Cities and Society, J. of Cleaner Production, Int. J. of Energy Sector Management, Technologies and Economics of Smart Grids, Expert Systems, European J. of Oper. Res., Computers & Oper. Res.)
Mitglied in wissenschaftlichen und organisatorischen Komitees sowie Chair bei diversen Konferenzen, Streams und Sessions (z.B. International Conference on Energy Systems Integration, International Symposium on Energy System Optimization, International Conference on the European Energy Market, European Conference on Operational Research)
