Assessing the impact of energy saving measures on the future energy demand and related GHG (greenhouse gas) emission reduction of Croatia

Pukšec, Tomislav; Mathiesen, Brian Vad; Novosel, Tomislav; Duić, Neven

doi:10.1016/j.energy.2014.06.045

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“…[1]. In order to reduce the impact on environment and to stimulate sustainability, new energy efficient and renewable energy systems are being considered effectively [2]. Number of research and development programmes has been focused in this area; especially on MFCs.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A study of influence on nanocomposite membrane of sulfonated TiO2 and sulfonated polystyrene-ethylene-butylene-polystyrene for microbial fuel cell application

Ayyaru

Dharmalingam

2015

Energy

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A study of influence on nanocomposite membrane of sulfonated TiO2 and sulfonated polystyrene-ethylene-butylene-polystyrene for microbial fuel cell application

Ayyaru

Dharmalingam

2015

Energy

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“…Pukšec et al [46] showed for the case of Croatia that significant energy savings could be expected if the policy measures already implemented are properly modeled in the future energy demand.…”

Section: Sensitivity Analysesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A hybrid optimization model of biomass trigeneration system combined with pit thermal energy storage

Dominković

Ćosić

Medić

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Energy Conversion and Management

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a b s t r a c tThis paper provides a solution for managing excess heat production in trigeneration and thus, increases the power plant yearly efficiency. An optimization model for combining biomass trigeneration energy system and pit thermal energy storage has been developed. Furthermore, double piping district heating and cooling network in the residential area without industry consumers was assumed, thus allowing simultaneous flow of the heating and cooling energy. As a consequence, the model is easy to adopt in different regions. Degree-hour method was used for calculation of hourly heating and cooling energy demand. The system covers all the yearly heating and cooling energy needs, while it is assumed that all the electricity can be transferred to the grid due to its renewable origin. The system was modeled in MatlabÓ on hourly basis and hybrid optimization model was used to maximize the net present value (NPV), which was the objective function of the optimization. Economic figures become favorable if the economy-of-scale of both power plant and pit thermal energy storage can be utilized. The results show that the pit thermal energy storage was an excellent option for storing energy and shaving peaks in energy demand. Finally, possible switch from feed-in tariffs to feed-in premiums was assessed and possible subsidy savings have been calculated. The savings are potentially large and can be used for supporting other renewable energy projects.

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“…Analysis and projections were based upon sector system approach in order to achieve better predictions of future energy demand. For the purposes of calculating long term energy demand NeD model was used [43]. This kind of approach demands a significant amount of information and a specific approach to each sector in order to accurately describe the mechanisms and parameters affecting the consumption in the sector, thus providing more accurate results.…”

Section: Future Energy Demandmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Future energy demand has been calculated as described in [21], [22] and [44] and then combined into a national energy demand projection, according to [43] and [47], whose results are shown in Figure 1. Several energy saving scenarios that would influence future energy demand of industry, transport, households and other sectors were proposed and described in [47].…”

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Wind energy integration into future energy systems based on conventional plants – The case study of Croatia

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Croatian energy system is currently highly import-dependent and integration of a high share of renewable energy sources needs to be considered. This paper studies eight scenarios; three proposed by the Croatian Energy Strategy, one proposed by the Indicative medium-term development plan of Croatia's Transmission System Operator, and four alternative scenarios that propose extensive construction of hydro, wind and solar power plants in Croatia. Calculations have been conducted in the EnergyPLAN model based on modelled long term energy demand projections in the NeD model, with 2009 as the base year and a scope ranging until the year 2030. Each of the eight proposed scenarios is observed trough different hydrological conditions while analysing import dependency, economic costs and CO2 emissions. After the initial calculations, additional analysis of intensive wind power penetration has been conducted. The Results show that energy systems with a larger share of conventional and nonflexible power plants have more difficulty adjusting to wind power plants production. In case of a high share penetration of wind in a system based upon such power plants, the feasibility of investing in new large combustion plants that will spend most of the time working on minimum capacity is brought into question. INTRODUCTIONGrowing dependency on energy imports, obligation to decrease CO2 emissions, high and unstable energy prices, and increasing age of production facilities are some of the problems European energy systems need to face. In 2010, primary energy import dependency of EU-27 countries amounted to 52.7%, an increase of 22% since 1995, with predictions of reaching 70% in the next 20-30 years [1]. To decrease import dependency, as well as reduce CO2 emissions, European Union is planning increased implementation of renewable energy sources (RES),

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Assessing the impact of energy saving measures on the future energy demand and related GHG (greenhouse gas) emission reduction of Croatia

Cited by 37 publications

References 25 publications

A study of influence on nanocomposite membrane of sulfonated TiO2 and sulfonated polystyrene-ethylene-butylene-polystyrene for microbial fuel cell application

A study of influence on nanocomposite membrane of sulfonated TiO2 and sulfonated polystyrene-ethylene-butylene-polystyrene for microbial fuel cell application

A hybrid optimization model of biomass trigeneration system combined with pit thermal energy storage

Wind energy integration into future energy systems based on conventional plants – The case study of Croatia

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