Case Studies
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Energy Model of Italy and Penetration of Renewable Energy (2010)
Italy
100% Renewable Energy
CHP
Electric Vehicles
Authors:
Alessandro Franco, Pasquale Salza
In 2009-10, Professor Alessandro Franco, together with Pasquale Salza from the University of Pisa, used the EnergyPLAN model for analysing the perspectives of integration of a renewable energy system in the field of a complex energy system like the Italian scenario. The aim of this study has been to show the potential of an integrated analysis in studying and planning...
Energy System Analysis of Waste-to-Energy technologies (2007-2009)
Denmark
100% Renewable Energy
The focus of this PhD thesis by Marie Münster is the analysis of the optimal use of waste for energy production in Denmark, now and in the future. The object of analysis is waste which is not reused or recycled, but can be used for energy production. Different Waste-to-Energy technologies are analysed through energy system analysis of the current Danish...
Technical Optimisation of the Greek Interconnected Energy System of 2020 using the EnergyPLAN model
Authors:
Nikolaos Alagialoglou
In this project, Nikolaos Alagialoglou has analysed how the Greek Interconnected Energy System of 2020 can be technically optimised aiming at a high wind penetration. The way in which the operation of the units is technically regulated according to the optimisation process of EnergyPLAN is described and the outputs are compared with similar results obtained from CRES simulations. A sensitivity...
Fuel cells and electrolysers in future energy systems (2006-2009)
Denmark
100% Renewable Energy
CHP
Energy Savings
Heat Pumps
Photovoltaics
Solar Thermal
Wave Energy
Wind Energy
Authors:
Brian Vad Mathiesen
In his PhD thesis, Fuel cells and electrolysers in future energy systems, Brian Vad Mathiesen used the EnergyPLAN model as part of the research. Fuel cells and electrolysers have the potential for supplying three main energy services to the end-users: electricity, heat and transport; and can replace existing less efficient or more polluting technologies. The challenge is to identify in which applications these technologies should be used for. ...
Local Energy Markets and MOSAIK (2002-2004)
Denmark
Flexibility
Wind Energy
In 2002-2004, two research projects funded by the Danish Energy Agency and the Danish Environment and Energy Ministry used the EnergyPLAN model for designing a flexible energy system which could promote the integration of both CHP and wind power. It was concluded that significant benefits are connected with an increase in the flexibility of the Danish energy system. On the...
A Romanian energy system model and a nuclear reduction strategy (2011)
n the PhD project “Computer Aided Design for stand-alone hybrid renewable energy systems”, Dan Gota developed an energy model for the Romanian energy system. The model for the Romanian energy system was made with the purpose of providing a tool for the analysis of future sustainable energy strategies. The model represents the total national energy system and is detailed to the level...
Making New Zealand’s Energy System Renewable
New Zealand
100% Renewable Energy
Biofuels
Electric Vehicles
Geothermal Energy
Wind Energy
Authors:
David Maya-Drysdale
New Zealand is highly dependent on fossil fuels for its transport sector, and in recent years the vulnerability of the New Zealand economy and society to its dependence on fossil fuels has been exposed. For example after the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, when the price of petrol and diesel rose sharply. Not only are there economic implications from this dependence,...
Evaluation of Heat Pumps and Electric Vehicles for the Integration of Wind Power in a Future Energy System in Denmark (2011)
Denmark
Electric Vehicles
Heat Pumps
Wind Energy
Authors:
Nikolaos Alagialoglou
In this project, Nikolaos Alagialoglou has analysed how wind power can be integrated into the heat and transport sector of the future energy system of Denmark. The project evaluates heat pumps and electric vehicles as technical means for the integration of wind power. Two energy systems, a Business-as-Usual and an Alternative, referring to year 2030, are considered and the effects...
County Energy Systems for Humboldt, California, USA (2007)
California
United States of America
In 2007, Michael Winkler from Humboldt State University in California USA used the EnergyPLAN model for analysing a county energy system for Humboldt. The study concludes that Humboldt County has sufficient renewable resources to meet all energy needs and that energy storage, flexible demand and a smart grid are needed to operate an integrated system. A power point presentation of...
