Do we have a chance for small-scale energy generation? The examples of technologies and devices for distributed energy systems in micro & small scale in Poland

Abstract This paper presents examples of technologies for distributed energy generation developed under the projects coordinated by the IFFM PAS in Gdańsk. These are CHP units (generating heat and electricity) for houses with a power from several to tens of kW and for municipalities in the form of the Municipal Energy Centers (with a capacity of several hundred kW up to several MW). A unique project, specializing in “energy-plus” technologies for residential houses and other buildings, which aims to build a Research Centre of PAS in Jabłonna is also presented,. These are key technologies for energy sector with respect to distributed generation. Additionally, the article discusses the conditions and opportunities for the development of energy generation or more broadly: civic energy generation in our country. Civic energy generation is a great vision in which the citizen becomes an entity and do not subject to the energy market, and additionally has its virtual advisor in the form of smart grid and data processing technologies in a “digital cloud”.

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Grid emulator for small scale distributed energy generation laboratory

Sustainable Cities and Society ◽

10.1016/j.scs.2018.09.007 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 43 ◽

pp. 325-338 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Sondes Skander-Mustapha ◽

Manel Jebali-Ben Ghorbal ◽

Marwa Ben Said-Romdhane ◽

Mansour Miladi ◽

Ilhem Slama-Belkhodja

Keyword(s):

Energy Generation ◽

Small Scale ◽

Distributed Energy ◽

Distributed Energy Generation

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Green Parking Lots for Energy plus Human Settlements

International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering - Special Issue ◽

10.35940/ijitee.b7440.129219 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 3096-3100

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Energy Generation ◽

Transportation Systems ◽

Distributed Energy ◽

Human Settlements ◽

Public And Private ◽

Parking Lots ◽

Energy Plus ◽

Urban Settlements ◽

Distributed Energy Generation

Energy is the basic need for any development programme. Growing energy demands are putting the non renewable energy sources at risk of extinction. One of the major energy consuming sector is automobiles, traffic in urban settlements. Now a days battery operated vehicles are on road for public and private transportation which are an alternative to conventional fuel vehicle systems of petrol, diesel, gas oil. But the issue of fuel or we can say charging the battery operated vehicles remains constant and a challenge for urban transportation systems. This paper is focused to design approach of such parking lots and road side parking slots which are not only space for vehicle parking but also charges the vehicle while it is parked. This kind of refueling system will use the idle time of the vehicle and will reduce the requirement of refueling stations. Such system will save the time of the car owner for waiting at refueling or charging station. The methodology of this approach consists of using the renewable sources of energy such as solar, wind energy and distributed energy generation systems so that such systems can be used in designing energy plus human settlements. The distributed energy generation system will reduce the need of major electric substations to handle the generated electricity..

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Local Energy Communities and Distributed Generation: Contrasting Perspectives, and Inevitable Policy Trade-Offs, beyond the Apparent Global Consensus

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11123493 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (12) ◽

pp. 3493 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Moroni ◽

Antoniucci ◽

Bisello

Keyword(s):

Distributed Generation ◽

Energy Production ◽

Energy Systems ◽

State Intervention ◽

Distributed Energy ◽

Global Consensus ◽

Trade Offs ◽

Critical Understanding ◽

Distributed Energy Generation ◽

Shed Light

Although a certain degree of consensus seems to pervade the ideas of “distributed energy systems” and “energy communities”, in truth, diverse views are involved. This article aims to shed light on the variety of interpretations of these two concepts. In particular, the article critically considers the answers to the following four questions: What exactly is meant by “distributed” in the expression “distributed energy generation”? Why is distributed generation (ethically) desirable? Why should people consider it a positive idea that “communities”—and not individuals or families—are invited to manage distributed generation systems? Lastly, can energy communities be considered different from standard state intervention and from market systems? Clearly defining these questions helps in emphasising crucial differences, and it is an important step toward achieving a critical understanding. The conclusion is that there is no single interpretation for either the idea of distributed energy or that of energy communities. Shifting emphasis from one feature to another can drastically affect what policies are required to foster the creation of such communities and of a distributed energy production scenario.

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