scholarly journals Steering Renewable Energy Investments in Favor of Energy System Reliability: A Call for a Hybrid Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 13510
Author(s):  
Mariia Kozlova ◽  
Alena Lohrmann
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Hybrid Model ◽  
System Reliability ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Investment Incentives ◽  
Power Outputs

The global increase in electricity supply volatility due to the growing share of intermittent renewable energy sources together with recent extreme weather events draws attention to energy system reliability issues and the role of renewable energy sources within these systems. Renewable energy deployment strategies have already become a key element in debates on future global energy systems. At the same time, more extensive use of renewable energy sources implies a higher dependence on intermittent power, which puts the reliability of the electricity system at risk. Policymakers are introducing measures to increase the reliability of energy systems. Paradoxically, support for renewable energy and analyses of energy system reliability have been dealt with by two different and rarely overlapping research approaches. As a result, renewable energy promotion has often been designed without accounting for system reliability. To our knowledge, a model that captures those investment incentives and allows for tuning such financial support does not exist. This paper introduces a hybrid model that can potentially steer renewable energy investments in favor of energy system reliability. We demonstrate the idea of reliability-based support for renewable energy sources in action using a stylized case. Depending on the complementarity of different renewable energy power outputs available in the system, such reliability-based support can substantially reduce the necessity for greater backup capacity, can cut the overall costs of the energy system, and can reduce its environmental footprint.

Optimum Design of Standalone Hybrid Energy Systems Minimizing Waste of Renewable Energy

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. T. D. Perera
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Hybrid Energy ◽  
Hybrid Energy Systems

The importance of integrating renewable energy sources into standalone energy systems is highlighted in recent literature. Maintaining energy efficiency is challenging in designing such hybrid energy systems (HES) due to seasonal variation of renewable energy potential. This study evaluates the limitations in minimizing the losses in renewable energy generated mainly due to energy storage limitations and minimizing fuel consumption of the internal combustion generator (ICG). A standalone hybrid energy system with Solar PV (SPV), wind, battery bank and an ICG is modeled and optimized in this work. Levelized Energy Cost (LEC), Waste of Renewable Energy (WRE) and Fuel Consumption (FC) are taken as objective functions. Results highlight the importance of considering WRE as an objective function which increase the mix of energy sources that can help to increase the reliability of the system.

scholarly journals Small-Scale Renewable Energy Systems in the Development of Distributed Generation in Poland

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justyna Chodkowska-Miszczuk
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Small Hydropower ◽  
Renewable Energy Systems ◽  
Distributed Energy System

Abstract Small-scale renewable energy systems in the context of the development of distributed generation, are discussed for the case of Poland. A distributed energy system is efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly, and is one of the most recent trends in the development of the energy sector in Poland. One of the important dimensions of this process is the creation of micro- and small-power producers based on renewable, locally-available energy sources. It is clear that the development of small-scale renewable energy producers takes place in two ways. One of these is through small hydropower plants, which are the aftermath of hydropower development in areas traditionally associated with water use for energy purposes (northern and western Poland). The second is through other renewable energy sources, mainly biogas and solar energy and located primarily in southern Poland, in highly urbanized areas (e.g. Śląskie Voivodship). In conclusion, the development of small-scale renewable energy systems in Poland is regarded as a good option with respect to sustainable development.

scholarly journals The Energy System of an Ecovillage: Barriers and Enablers

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 682
Author(s):  
Zita Szabó ◽  
Viola Prohászka ◽  
Ágnes Sallay
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Spatial Structure ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Management System ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Ecologically Sustainable

Nowadays, in the context of climate change, efficient energy management and increasing the share of renewable energy sources in the energy mix are helping to reduce greenhouse gases. In this research, we present the energy system and its management and the possibilities of its development through the example of an ecovillage. The basic goal of such a community is to be economically, socially, and ecologically sustainable, so the study of energy system of an ecovillage is especially justified. As the goal of this community is sustainability, potential technological and efficiency barriers to the use of renewable energy sources will also become visible. Our sample area is Visnyeszéplak ecovillage, where we examined the energy production and consumption habits and possibilities of the community with the help of interviews, literature, and map databases. By examining the spatial structure of the settlement, we examined the spatial structure of energy management. We formulated development proposals that can make the community’s energy management system more efficient.

scholarly journals Renewable energy sources in future energy balance of the republic of Kazakhstan

2018 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. 03006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bekzhan Mukatov ◽  
Ravil Khabibullin
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
The World ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
The Republic

The article describes the main factors determining the development of renewable energy sources in the world. The assessment of the applicability of foreign RES development strategies to Kazakhstan’s energy system has been made. The main tasks facing Kazakhstan’s energy system with large-scale implementation of renewable energy were formulated. On the basis of the analysis and performed calculations recommendations and basic principles have been made on development strategy of renewable energy sources in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Analysis of Three Port Full Bridge and Half Bridge DC-DC Converter Interfacing Renewable Energy System

2013 ◽  
Vol 768 ◽  
pp. 3-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Venmathi ◽  
R. Ramaprabha
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Conversion Stage ◽  
Bidirectional Power Flow

This paper presents the comparative dynamic analysis of full bridge and half bridge three port dc-dc converter topology interfacing the renewable energy sources along with the energy storage devices. The three port converter comprises the active bridge circuit and the three winding transformer. It uses single power conversion stage with high frequency link to control power flow between the batteries, load and the renewable energy sources. The power flow between the ports is controlled by phase shifting the square wave outputs of the active bridges in combination with pulse width modulation (PWM) technique. The analysis reveals that the battery discharges when the source is not sufficient to supply the load and it was charged when the source alone is capable of supplying the load. Hence there is a bidirectional power flow in the storage port when there is a transition in the source.

Renewable energy sources generation forecasting in aggregated energy system level

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis Panapakidis ◽  
Georgios Gousis ◽  
Nikolaos Koltsaklis ◽  
Athanasios Dagoumas
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy System ◽  
System Level ◽  
Energy Sources

Power Electronics and Controls in Solar Photovoltaic Systems

2013 ◽  
pp. 68-125
Author(s):  
Radian Belu
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Electronics ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
System Capacity ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Renewable Energy Systems ◽  
Pv Systems

The use of renewable energy sources is increasingly being pursued as a supplemental and an alternative to traditional energy generation. Several distributed energy systems are expected to a have a significant impact on the energy industry in the near future. As such, the renewable energy systems are presently undergoing a rapid change in technology and use. Such a feature is enabled clearly by power electronics. Both the solar-thermal and photovoltaic (PV) technologies have an almost exponential growth in installed capacity and applications. Both of them contribute to the overall grid control and power electronics research and advancement. Among the renewable energy systems, photovoltaic (PV) systems are the ones that make use of an extended scale of the advanced power electronics technologies. The specification of a power electronics interface is subject to the requirements related not only to the renewable energy source itself but also to its effects on the operations of the systems on which it is connected, especially the ones where these intermittent energy sources constitute a significant part of the total system capacity. Power electronics can also play a significant role in enhancing the performance and efficiency of PV systems. Furthermore, the use of appropriate power electronics enables solar generated electricity to be integrated into power grid. Aside from improving the quality of solar panels themselves, power electronics can provide another means of improving energy efficiency in PV and solar-thermal energy systems.

Power Electronics and Controls in Solar Photovoltaic Systems

2015 ◽  
pp. 2016-2072
Author(s):  
Radian Belu
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Electronics ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
System Capacity ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Renewable Energy Systems ◽  
Pv Systems

The use of renewable energy sources is increasingly being pursued as a supplemental and an alternative to traditional energy generation. Several distributed energy systems are expected to a have a significant impact on the energy industry in the near future. As such, the renewable energy systems are presently undergoing a rapid change in technology and use. Such a feature is enabled clearly by power electronics. Both the solar-thermal and photovoltaic (PV) technologies have an almost exponential growth in installed capacity and applications. Both of them contribute to the overall grid control and power electronics research and advancement. Among the renewable energy systems, photovoltaic (PV) systems are the ones that make use of an extended scale of the advanced power electronics technologies. The specification of a power electronics interface is subject to the requirements related not only to the renewable energy source itself but also to its effects on the operations of the systems on which it is connected, especially the ones where these intermittent energy sources constitute a significant part of the total system capacity. Power electronics can also play a significant role in enhancing the performance and efficiency of PV systems. Furthermore, the use of appropriate power electronics enables solar generated electricity to be integrated into power grid. Aside from improving the quality of solar panels themselves, power electronics can provide another means of improving energy efficiency in PV and solar-thermal energy systems.

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.

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