Comparison of the Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Potential of Energy Communities

Schram, Wouter; Louwen, Atse; Lampropoulos, Ioannis; Sark, W.G.J.H.M. van

doi:10.3390/en12234440

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“…A variety of studies deal with regulations [25] and corresponding business model opportunities of ECs [26], especially in terms of detailed regulatory framework design in different countries [27]. In addition to the comprehensive regulatory consideration (see also in [28]) further aspects, such as environmental [29] and socio-economic [30] objectives, are becoming increasingly important. These and further studies (i.e., exploring the transition potentials of ECs in [31], the renewable energy-based strategies for ECs in [32], or low-carbon pathways for energy systems in [33]) highlight the proposed holistic approach for the implementation of ECs.…”

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Citizen Participation in Low-Carbon Energy Systems: Energy Communities and Its Impact on the Electricity Demand on Neighborhood and National Level

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2021

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In this work, the main research question is how a high penetration of energy communities (ECs) affects the national electricity demand in the residential sector. Thus, the existing building stock of three European regions/countries, namely, the Iberian Peninsula, Norway, and Austria, is analyzed and represented by four different model energy communities based on characteristic settlement patterns. A tailor-made, open-source model optimizes the utilization of the local energy technology portfolio, especially small-scale batteries and photovoltaic systems within the ECs. Finally, the results on the national level are achieved by upscaling from the neighborhood level. The findings of different 2030 scenarios (building upon narrative storylines), which consider various socio-economic and techno-economic determinants of possible future energy system development, identify a variety of modification potentials of the electricity demand as a result of EC penetration. The insights achieved in this work highlight the important contributions of ECs to low-carbon energy systems. Future work may focus on the provision of future local energy services, such as increasing cooling demand and/or high shares of electric vehicles, further enhancement of the upscaling to the national level (i.e., considering the distribution network capacities), and further diversification of EC composition beyond the residential sector.

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Citizen Participation in Low-Carbon Energy Systems: Energy Communities and Its Impact on the Electricity Demand on Neighborhood and National Level

Zwickl-Bernhard

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2021

Energies

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“…The purpose of energy communities includes (i) decreasing the total electricity costs, as well as non-monetary goals, such as to (ii) ensure clean energy supply [9], (iii) to raise awareness and/or acceptance for renewable energies or (iv) to focus on greenhouse gas emission reductions [10]. Aggregation of multiple loads or consumers increase self-consumption and profitability due to temporal consumption differentiations.…”

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Comparison of Profitability of PV Electricity Sharing in Renewable Energy Communities in Selected European Countries

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The economic value of photovoltaic (PV) systems depends on country-specific conditions. This study investigates the impact of grid fees, solar irradiance and local consumption on the profitability and penetration of PV systems and batteries in renewable energy communities. The linear optimization model calculates the optimal investments into PV and storages applied on a test community, which represents the European housing situation. The comparison of eight countries considers individual heat and cooling demands as well as sector coupling. Results show that renewable energy communities have the potential to reduce electricity costs due to community investments and load aggregation but do not necessarily lead to more distributed PV. Besides full-load hours, the energy component of electricity tariffs has the highest impact on PV distribution. Under current market conditions, battery energy storage systems are rarely profitable for increasing PV self-consumption but there is potential with power pricing. Renewable energy communities enable individuals to be a prosumer without the necessity of owning a PV system. This could lead to more (community) PV investments in the short term. Hence, it hinders investments in a saturated PV market.

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“…Smart Cities 2020, 3 FOR PEER REVIEW 19 PV systems, BEVs, BESS, and heat pumps are key technologies in decarbonising cities, however, this development will require integration technologies such as smart grids and ICT to enable a seamless operation [119]. Recent research results show that these technologies have substantial GHG emission reduction potential; however, a strong moderating factor is the existing electricity generation mix of a country, and the GHG emission reduction potential is highest in countries that currently have high hourly emission factors [119]. Still, another study shows that the electrification of the transportation system and heating systems in buildings, even under current carbon intensities of electricity generation, would result in reduced emissions in areas representing 95% of the global transport and heating demand [120].…”

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Review of Energy in the Built Environment

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Urban environments can be key to sustainable energy in terms of driving innovation and action. Urban areas are responsible for a significant part of energy use and associated greenhouse gas emissions. The share of greenhouse gas emissions is likely to increase as global urban populations increase. As over half of the human population will live in cities in the near future, the management of energy supply and demand in urban environments will become essential. Developments such as the transformation of the electricity grid from a centralised to a decentralised system as well as the electrification of the transportation and heating systems in buildings will transform the urban energy landscape. Efficient heating systems, sustainable energy technologies, and electric vehicles will be critical to decarbonise cities. An overview of emerging technologies and concepts in the built environment is provided in this literature review on the basis of four main areas, namely, energy demand, supply, storage, and integration aspects. The Netherlands is used as a case study for demonstrating evidence-based results and feasibility of innovative urban energy solutions, as well as supportive policies.

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Comparison of the Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Potential of Energy Communities

Cited by 40 publications

References 46 publications

Citizen Participation in Low-Carbon Energy Systems: Energy Communities and Its Impact on the Electricity Demand on Neighborhood and National Level

Citizen Participation in Low-Carbon Energy Systems: Energy Communities and Its Impact on the Electricity Demand on Neighborhood and National Level

Comparison of Profitability of PV Electricity Sharing in Renewable Energy Communities in Selected European Countries

Review of Energy in the Built Environment

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