The optimal share of PV and CSP for highly renewable power systems in the GCC region

Ghirardi, Elisa; Brumana, Giovanni; Franchini, Giuseppe; Perdichizzi, Antonio Giovanni

doi:10.1016/j.renene.2021.08.005

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“…However, besides the regulation, many technical issues to increase the contribution of renewable energy are still open questions [7]. On the generation side, a possible strategy could be the adoption of polygeneration systems to achieve a more flexible production of renewables, as proposed by Bartolini et al and Simões et al [8,9]. Moreover, the increase of the selfconsumption rate through integration with different systems, such as hydrogen production, as shown by for Pastore et al [10] and other studies [11,12] represents a viable solution.…”

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Renewable energy community design and evaluation according to the Italian regulation

Brumana,

Franchini,

Ghirardi

et al. 2023

J. Phys.: Conf. Ser.

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The target of a Renewable Energy Community (REC) is to improve the renewable energy consumption without forcing the grid to work as a power backup and avoid the installation of large energy storage systems. The paper proposes a comparison between different REC configurations with the same annual energy consumption of 500 MWh corresponding to about 200 residential houses in northern Italy. The comparison includes different kinds of building destination (residential, commercial, industrial), and different photovoltaic (PV) installed capacity. The results highlight the fundamental role of a proper design of the Renewable Energy Community configuration. RECs based on members with complementary loads enhance the renewable energy consumption by increasing the fraction of shared energy. Different roles (consumer and prosumer) are fundamental to provide the proper energy distribution during the sunny hours by producing a win-win condition. Nevertheless, an increase of the PV capacity can produce a detrimental effect on the shared energy ratio due the non-contemporaneity of production and consumption.

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Renewable energy community design and evaluation according to the Italian regulation

Brumana,

Franchini,

Ghirardi

et al. 2023

J. Phys.: Conf. Ser.

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“…In regions with sufficient insolation, PV-CSP systems have been shown as a viable option for meeting a significant fraction of electrical demand [1]. Installing PV serves to cheaply increase the overall capacity of the system, as PV's levelized cost of electricity has become one of the lowest cost renewable energy solutions available [2].…”

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Development of a PHIL Real-Time Simulation Testbed for Optimization of Hybrid Power Plant Generation

Wenner,

Wagner,

Bates

2023

SolarPACES Conf Proc

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Future electrical grids will likely include a diverse group of power generation plants. With the growing list of new generation options comes many opportunities for more optimal energy production management and effective resource utilization. Microgrids are an ideal environment for research, development, and validation of those energy optimization strategies. This paper establishes a method for integrating a virtual thermal power plant model with a physical microgrid in a power hardware in the loop testbed. One advantage of these testbeds is their variety of configuration options. In this paper, the combined effects of photovoltaic and concentrating solar power generation are investigated. A conventional thermal power plant with components sized for CSP applications is modeled in the Simscape environment. Actual solar panels provide the photovoltaic element of this experiment. How the plant model and physical hardware interact is described in detail. A PV startup and shutdown event is simulated in real-time. The model responses are shown to be successfully and correctly coupled to electrical power flow in the testbed.

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“…The solar power plant (PLTS) uses sunlight to generate electricity DC (Direct Curent), which can be converted into AC (Alternating Curent) power [5]. The generation of electricity from the sun can be achieved using solar PV (SPV) systems or through concentrating solarthermal power (CSP) systems that drive conventional turbines [6,7]. Even though the initial investment costs are much more expensive in the short term, installing PLTS will provide sustainable electricity cost savings and financial benefits in the long term for up to 25 years [8][9][10].…”

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Analysis Development of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Using On-Grid Solar Power Plants in Indonesia

Rachmanto,

Regannanta,

Ubaidillah

et al. 2023

IJTDI

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Indonesia, abundant in solar energy, poses significant potential for harnessing this renewable resource for electricity generation. This study investigates the feasibility of employing photovoltaic (PV) modules, powered by solar energy, for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Surakarta, Yogyakarta, Semarang, Surabaya, and Malang. Utilizing the Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renewable (HOMER) software, simulations were conducted to assess on-grid Solar Power Plants (PLTS) systems that leverage both PV modules and grid power. This research enhances existing studies on solar energy potential in Indonesia, emphasizing profitable renewable energy business models. Economic evaluations were conducted based on the Net Present Cost (NPC) and the Cost of Energy (COE), integral metrics for determining investment feasibility. Preliminary capital for PLTS development was estimated at Rp 5,399,387,501.00. Results indicate Semarang City as the most promising location for a PLTS system with an NPC value of Rp 23,243,190,000.00 and a COE value of Rp 1,108.11. The designed PLTS system in Semarang City is projected to generate 982.090 kWh/year of electricity, with estimated consumption at 922.467 kWh/year. This study offers novel insights into the potential of solar-powered EV charging stations in Indonesia.

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The optimal share of PV and CSP for highly renewable power systems in the GCC region

Cited by 16 publications

References 33 publications

Renewable energy community design and evaluation according to the Italian regulation

Renewable energy community design and evaluation according to the Italian regulation

Development of a PHIL Real-Time Simulation Testbed for Optimization of Hybrid Power Plant Generation

Analysis Development of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Using On-Grid Solar Power Plants in Indonesia

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