Maximizing the use of aquifer thermal energy storage systems in urban areas: effects on individual system primary energy use and overall GHG emissions

Beernink, Stijn; Bloemendal, Martin; Kleinlugtenbelt, Rob; Hartog, Niels

doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.118587

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“…Aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES): Topology and scale of new heat grids to exploit the heat storage potential of ATES? (Beernink et al 2022 ; Bloemendal et al 2018 )…”

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“…Building assets including electric appliances, PV, and batteries are planned, a grid node agent takes care of imports and exports, and the local management agent ensures that the energy is shared locally to implement the net-zero energy strategy. "Planning aquifer thermal energy storage" (ATES): In Beernink et al ( 2022 ), agents are ATES systems which are characterized by the size and functions of the buildings they service. The size of the different ATES follows the energy demand of the buildings they are connected to.…”

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“…"Planning aquifer thermal energy storage" (ATES): In Beernink et al ( 2022 ), agents are ATES systems which are characterized by the size and functions of the buildings they service. The size of the different ATES follows the energy demand of the buildings they are connected to.…”

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“…(Wildt et al 2021 ; Nava-Guerrero et al 2021 ; Nava-Guerrero et al 2022 ; Guerrero et al 2019 ; Fouladvand et al 2020 ) Aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES): Topology and scale of new heat grids to exploit the heat storage potential of ATES? (Beernink et al 2022 ; Bloemendal et al 2018 ) Mobility: What size is necessary for an autonomous car-sharing fleet to limit waiting times to 15 min? (Zhou et al 2019 , 2021 ) …”

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Agent-based modeling (ABM) for urban neighborhood energy systems: literature review and proposal for an all integrative ABM approach

2022

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Advancing the energy transition in real-world urban settings is attracting interest within interdisciplinary research communities. New challenges for local energy balancing arise particularly in urban neighborhoods where densely populated buildings are facing the needs of the heat transition, an increasing use of battery-electric vehicles and an expansion of renewable energies. Agent-based modeling (ABM) is a suitable approach for addressing various interlinked aspects like market mechanisms and processes, technology adoption, different stakeholder roles and the formulation of policy measures. In this work, we analyze peer-reviewed, open-access literature on ABM for energy neighborhoods and discuss key modeling aspects like model purpose and outcome, the logic of agents and decision-making, the treatment of space and time, and empirical grounding. These ABM allow the study of local market mechanisms, local renewable energy generation, microgrids, the unfolding of heat transition, neighborhood mobility and the evaluation of policies like regulation and financial incentives. We find a lack of integrated neighborhood energy assessments that simultaneously look at the different energy forms and applications: heating, electricity, and mobility. We present a consolidated ABM concept that integrates these sectors. Thus, our work contributes to the advancement of ABM and to the understanding of how to promote the transition to a decarbonized society in urban settings.

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“…Aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES): Topology and scale of new heat grids to exploit the heat storage potential of ATES? (Beernink et al 2022 ; Bloemendal et al 2018 )…”

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confidence: 97%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Agent-based modeling (ABM) for urban neighborhood energy systems: literature review and proposal for an all integrative ABM approach

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“…Here, an ATES system is typically designed to meet both heating and cooling base loads. In addition, conventional auxiliary supply technologies such as gas boilers and compression chillers can serve for peak load supplies (Beernink et al 2022;Jaxa-Rozen 2019;Schüppler et al 2019). To ensure a long-term sustainable ATES operation, a balanced thermal charging and discharging of the aquifer, e.g., by balancing heating and cooling demands, is favorable.…”

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Potential of low-temperature aquifer thermal energy storage (LT-ATES) in Germany

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More than 30% of Germany’s final energy consumption currently results from thermal energy for heating and cooling in the building sector. One possibility to achieve significant greenhouse gas emission savings in space heating and cooling is the application of aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) systems. Hence, this study maps the spatial technical potential of shallow low-temperature ATES systems in Germany. Important criteria for efficient ATES operation considered in this assessment encompass suitable hydrogeological conditions, such as aquifer productivity and groundwater flow velocity, and balanced space heating and cooling demands. The latter is approximated by the ratio of heating and cooling degree days, which is incorporated as a time-dependent criterion to also evaluate the impact of climate change on the ATES potential. The hydrogeological and climatic criteria are combined within a spatial analysis revealing that, regarding the upcoming decades, about 54% of the investigated German area are very well or well suitable for ATES applications, largely concentrating on three regions: the North German Basin, the Upper Rhine Graben and the South German Molasse Basin. Considering time-dependent climatic conditions, the very well or well suitable areas will increase by 13% for the time period 2071–2100. This is mostly caused by a large relative area increase of the very well suitable regions due to an increasing cooling demand in the future. The sensitivity of the very well and well suitable regions to the criteria weightings is relatively low. Accounting for existing water protection zones shows a reduction of the country-wide share of very well or well suitable areas by around 11%. Nevertheless, the newly created potential map reveals a huge potential for shallow low-temperature ATES systems in Germany.

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Policies for aquifer thermal energy storage: international comparison, barriers and recommendations

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Menberg

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Aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) represents a promising solution for heating and cooling, offering lower greenhouse gas emissions and primary energy consumption than conventional technologies. Despite these benefits and the widespread availability of suitable aquifers, ATES has yet to see widespread utilisation, with uptake highly concentrated in select countries (Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden and Denmark). Beyond technical and hydrogeological feasibility, appropriate national policies are paramount in driving ATES deployment. This study provides an international comparison of ATES policies, highlighting best practices and revealing where measures are missing. It sources insights from a survey of experts across academia, industry and governmental bodies in 30 countries, complemented by semi-structured expert interviews. The study reveals significant differences in the existence and strength of supportive policy environments between countries with different ATES market maturity. A mere 33% of all survey respondents stated that there are policies designed to support ATES utilisation in their respective countries, while the existence of laws and regulations governing ATES was confirmed by 56% of the respondents. The interviews provide details on creating supportive environments (e.g. through facilitators like pre-existing groundwater technology use and building energy efficiency standards) and further barriers to ATES deployment. Ten recommendations for ATES policies are derived to address the following areas: legislative and regulatory issues, raising public awareness, ATES’ role in local energy transitions, and social engagement. This work aims to steer global policy towards better harnessing the potential of ATES to decarbonise buildings. Graphical abstract

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Maximizing the use of aquifer thermal energy storage systems in urban areas: effects on individual system primary energy use and overall GHG emissions

Cited by 12 publications

References 21 publications

Agent-based modeling (ABM) for urban neighborhood energy systems: literature review and proposal for an all integrative ABM approach

Agent-based modeling (ABM) for urban neighborhood energy systems: literature review and proposal for an all integrative ABM approach

Potential of low-temperature aquifer thermal energy storage (LT-ATES) in Germany

Policies for aquifer thermal energy storage: international comparison, barriers and recommendations

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