scholarly journals Robust Design of a Future 100% Renewable European Energy Supply System with Hydrogen Infrastructure

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dilara Caglayan ◽  
Heidi U. Heinrichs ◽  
Martin Robinius ◽  
Detlef Stolten
Keyword(s):  
System Design ◽  
Energy Supply ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Cost Optimization ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Total Annual Cost ◽  
Optimization Approach ◽  
Energy Supply System ◽  
Robust System ◽  
The Impact

In light of the latest trends in global installed capacities, the importance of variable renewable energy sources (VRES) to future energy supply systems is evident. Despite this, the inherent intermittency of VRES remains an obstacle to their widespread adoption. Green hydrogen is often suggested as an energy carrier that can account for this in a sustainable manner. In the analysis, a robust European energy system in the context of 2050 and with 100% VRES energy supply is designed through an iterative minimal cost-optimization approach that ensures robust security of supply over 38 weather-year scenarios (1980-2017). The impact of spatial VRES variability is factored in by defining exclusive VRES groups within each optimization region and, from this, it can be seen that higher numbers of groups in each region offer cheap electricity generation locations to the optimizer and thus decrease the total annual cost of the system. Beyond this, the robust system design and impact of inter-annual variability is identified by iteratively combining the installed capacities of different system designs obtained by applying 38 historical weather years. The robust system design outlined here has significantly lower capacities in comparison to the maximum regional capacities obtained in the first round of optimization.

The Robustness of Natural Gas Energy Supply

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 57-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Aslani ◽  
Samaneh Akbari ◽  
Sanaz Tabasi
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Energy Supply ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
National Level ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Dynamics Model ◽  
Energy Supply System ◽  
Expert Opinions

This article describes how affordability, acceptability, and reliability of energy supply are three important concerns for government. Due to the crude oil restrictions and its environmental impacts, a replacement of other energy sources has become more important in recent years. Natural gas is one of the replacements as a cleaner source with a more suitable calorific value than oil in comparison with other renewable energy sources. Therefore, utilization of natural gas as the main source of replacement strategies in the energy system has accelerated at the national level. However, the natural gas energy system is a complex system including different influencing and influenced variables that affect social and economic factors. This research has developed a system dynamics model to understand the complexity of the natural gas energy systems at the macro-level. The model shows the effective sub-systems of energy system with their related variables. It helps to predict the effective factors of an energy supply system based on statistics approaches. After that, three scenarios are defined based on expert opinions and the behaviors of the sub-systems in each scenario is analyzed. The approach also helps to understand unknown consequences of a decision or scenario in the energy system.

Dynamic and Predictive Optimization Concept for Energy Supply Systems in the Energy-Intensive Industry

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Koller ◽  
René Hofmann
Keyword(s):  
Energy Supply ◽  
Problem Formulation ◽  
Industrial Plant ◽  
Optimization Approach ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Energy Prices ◽  
Energy Supply System ◽  
Flexible Operation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Supply Systems

Increasing flexibility for energy-intensive industry is gaining more and more importance due to the changing energy market towards volatile energy sources. Flexibility can be achieved by adapting the energy supply processes and integrating new components, e.g. energy storages. Another way to increase flexibility is to optimize the plant operation to exploit the full potential of the industrial plant. This paper presents a concept for optimal plant control for more flexible operation, using a two-stage optimization approach, combining a quadratic and a nonlinear optimization problem formulation. The optimization concept is demonstrated by means of a simple model plant. The input parameters are energy prices and production schedules respectively heat demands to be satisfied by the plant’s energy supply system. The output is the optimal control trajectory for the considered plant components. Four different scenarios, with varying plant configurations, are simulated and the results are discussed in terms of the optimization approach and the impact of different plant configurations.

scholarly journals INTEGRATED ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEM WITH THE USE OF VENTILATION SYSTEMS

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Stepanenko ◽  
Y. Veremiichuk
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Energy Supply ◽  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Power Supply System ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Energy Supply System ◽  
Air Conditioning Systems

The implementation of an integrated energy supply system is an effective way to increase energy efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions and increase the use of renewable energy, as well as provide opportunities for energy production, conversion and storage in interconnected infrastructures for energy system operators and consumers. Also, increasing the level of energy efficiency of the energy supply system is one of the important strategies to slow down the growth of demand and mitigate the negative impact on health, the economy and the environment. The article considers the integrated use of energy, the introduction of energy hubs as part of future energy networks and proposes a schematic diagram of an integrated energy supply system. The article presents the results of modeling and computational experiment of ventilation and air conditioning systems in the integrated power supply system, taking into account the technical and operational characteristics of SES, regulatory and technical documents and building codes. According to the results of the study, it is established that the schedule of SES generation and the schedule of electricity consumption by ventilation and air conditioning systems are similar, which leads to a reduction in operating costs and a reduction in the load on the building's power supply system. The scientific substantiation of the integration of the energy storage system into the energy supply structure has been further developed, which will ensure the reliability of the power supply and the efficiency of the solar power plant.

scholarly journals The Impact of Temporal Complexity Reduction on a 100% Renewable European Energy System with Hydrogen Infrastructure

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dilara Gulcin Caglayan ◽  
Heidi Ursula Heinrichs ◽  
Detlef Stolten ◽  
Martin Robinius
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Renewable Energy System ◽  
Hydrogen Infrastructure ◽  
Storage Technologies ◽  
The Impact

The transition towards a renewable energy system is essential in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The increase in the share of variable renewable energy sources (VRES), which mainly comprise wind and solar energy, necessitates storage technologies by which the intermittency of VRES can be compensated for. Although hydrogen has been envisioned to play a significant role as a promising alternative energy carrier in a future European VRES-based energy concept, the optimal design of this system remains uncertain. In this analysis, a hydrogen infrastructure is posited that would meet the electricity and hydrogen demand for a 100% renewable energy-based European energy system in the context of 2050. The overall system design is optimized by minimizing the total annual cost. Onshore and offshore wind energy, open-field photovoltaics (PV), rooftop PV and hydro energy, as well as biomass, are the technologies employed for electricity generation. The electricity generated is then either transmitted through the electrical grid or converted into hydrogen by means of electrolyzers and then distributed through hydrogen pipelines. Battery, hydrogen vessels and salt caverns are considered as potential storage technologies. In the case of a lull, stored hydrogen can be re-electrified to generate electricity to meet demand during that time period. For each location, eligible technologies are introduced, as well as their maximum capacity and hourly demand profiles, in order to build the optimization model. In addition, a generation time series for VRES has been exogenously derived for the model. The generation profiles of wind energy have been investigated in detail by considering future turbine designs with high spatial resolution. In terms of salt cavern storage, the technical potential for hydrogen storage is defined in the system as the maximum allowable capacity per region. Whether or not a technology is installed in a region, the hourly operation of these technologies, as well as the cost of each technology, are obtained within the optimization results. It is revealed that a 100 percent renewable energy system is feasible and would meet both electricity demand and hydrogen demand in Europe.

scholarly journals The research of the schemes of regional distributed energy system

2018 ◽  
Vol 175 ◽  
pp. 04007
Author(s):  
LU Jin ◽  
YAN Tao ◽  
CAI Wen ◽  
Yang Hong-yan ◽  
WAN Zhong-hai
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbines ◽  
Energy Supply ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Small Region ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Distributed Energy ◽  
Energy Supply System ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Distributed Energy System

The distributed energy generation system is one of the main forms of the second-generation energy system currently. Three kinds of viable schemas of distributed energy supply system for nine users of the small region heat of Yangpu area combining with urban heating were proposed in this thesis, in which the gas turbines were selected. By analyzing the heat economy and pollutant emissions, the advantages and disadvantages of each schema were found out and the relatively better one was selected ultimately. Finally, some possible development trends and the prospects of the distributing energy supply system were also related and some complementary proposals were to table for some aspects of the system.

scholarly journals Optimal Municipal Energy System Design and Operation Using Cumulative Exergy Consumption Minimisation

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lukas Kriechbaum ◽  
Thomas Kienberger
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
System Design ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Variable Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Exergy Consumption

In developed countries like Austria the renewable energy potential might outpace the demand. This requires primary energy efficiency measures as well as an energy system design that enables the integration of variable renewable energy sources. Municipal energy systems, which supply customers with heat and electricity, will play an important role in this task. The cumulative exergy consumption methodology considers resource consumption from the raw material to the final product. It includes the exergetic expenses for imported energy as well as for building the energy infrastructure. In this paper, we determine the exergy optimal energy system design of an exemplary municipal energy system by using cumulative exergy consumption minimisation. The results of a case study show that well a linked electricity and heat system using heat pumps, combined heat power plants and battery and thermal storages is necessary. This enables an efficient supply and also provides the necessary flexibilities for integrating variable renewable energy sources.

scholarly journals A Combined Approach for Production Parameter Selection and On-site Energy Supply Management in Manufacturing Industry

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 230
Author(s):  
Pouya Ghadimi ◽  
Seyed Smaeil Mousavi ◽  
Wen Li ◽  
Sami Kara ◽  
Bernard Kornfeld
Keyword(s):  
Energy Supply ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Supply Management ◽  
Operational Strategies ◽  
Energy Supply System ◽  
Production Parameters ◽  
Site Energy ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Supply Systems ◽  
Energy Supply Systems

Integrated management of manufacturing plant’s production and on-site energy supply systems has shown potential economic, environmental and resource efficiency advantages for the industry. However, existing approaches are solely based on pure mathematical models with a high degree of abstraction with limited applicability, which becomes impractical for industrial applications. In this paper a simulation methodology for production parameters selection and on-site energy supply management is presented. In this case, state-based models and operational strategies of manufacturing processes and on-site energy supply options are integrated to represent interdependency between production processes, technical building services and on-site energy supply system. As a result, the proposed methodology covers manufacturing system complexity without compromising the required accuracy. This is applied to a batch based manufacturing plant and the impact of particular production parameters on energy demand profile is evaluated. The results indicate the impact of production parameters on energy supply system. In addition, the proposed approach enables manufacturers to evaluate the implications of potential production approaches in order to select appropriate operational strategies for on-site energy supply systems.

scholarly journals Analysis of Long-Term Plan for Energy Supply System for Latvia that is 100% Based on the Use of Local Energy Resources

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (-1) ◽  
pp. 82-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jekaterina Porubova ◽  
Gatis Bazbauers
Keyword(s):  
Energy Supply ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Local Energy ◽  
Fossil Energy ◽  
Energy Supply System ◽  
Sufficient Energy

Analysis of Long-Term Plan for Energy Supply System for Latvia that is 100% Based on the Use of Local Energy Resources The prices of fossil energy resources are expected to rise substantially in the future, therefore fossil energy resources might not be a feasible energy source for Latvia in the long term. The establishment of a fully self-sufficient energy supply system will require a significant transformation of the existing energy supply and transport infrastructure. Early planning of such a system makes it possible to shape development of the existing energy system in order to achieve that goal of a fully self-sufficient energy supply system. The paper shows a potential solution to establish an energy and transport system solely based on the domestic primary resources by the year 2050.

scholarly journals District Cooling Versus Individual Cooling in Urban Energy Systems: The Impact of District Energy Share in Cities on the Optimal Storage Sizing

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominik Dominković ◽  
Goran Krajačić
Keyword(s):  
Energy Supply ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Integrated Modelling ◽  
Economic Costs ◽  
Battery Storage ◽  
Spatial Constraints ◽  
District Energy ◽  
Urban Energy ◽  
The Impact

The energy transition of future urban energy systems is still the subject of an ongoing debate. District energy supply can play an important role in reducing the total socio-economic costs of energy systems and primary energy supply. Although lots of research was done on integrated modelling including district heating, there is a lack of research on integrated energy modelling including district cooling. This paper addressed the latter gap using linear continuous optimization model of the whole energy system, using Singapore for a case study. Results showed that optimal district cooling share was 30% of the total cooling energy demand for both developed scenarios, one that took into account spatial constraints for photovoltaics installation and the other one that did not. In the scenario that took into account existing spatial constraints for installations, optimal capacities of methane and thermal energy storage types were much larger than capacities of grid battery storage, battery storage in vehicles and hydrogen storage. Grid battery storage correlated with photovoltaics capacity installed in the energy system. Furthermore, it was shown that successful representation of long-term storage solutions in urban energy models reduced the total socio-economic costs of the energy system for 4.1%.

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