Case Studies
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Modelling of energy systems with a high percentage of CHP and wind power (2003)
Authors:
Henrik Lund, Ebbe Münster
Link to the Journal Paper This paper presents the energy system analysis model EnergyPLAN, which has been used to analyse the integration of large scale wind power into the national Danish electricity system. The main purpose of the EnergyPLAN model is to design suitable national energy planning strategies by analysing the consequences of different national energy investments. The model...
A 100% renewable energy scenario for the Island of Mljet in Croatia (2007)
Croatia
European Union
100% Renewable Energy
Photovoltaics
Wind Energy
Authors:
Henrik Lund, Neven Duić, Goran Krajac˘ić, Maria da Graça Carvalho
Link to the Journal This paper presents a comparative study of two energy system analysis models both designed for the purpose of analysing electricity systems with a substantial share of fluctuating renewable energy. The first model (EnergyPLAN) has been designed for national and regional analyses. It has been used in the design of strategies for integration of wind power...
A 100% renewable energy scenario for Croatia (2011)
Croatia
European Union
100% Renewable Energy
Authors:
Goran Krajačić, Neven Duić, Zlatko Zmijarević, Brian Vad Mathiesen, Aleksandra Anić Vučinić, Maria da Graça Carvalho
Link to the Journal EU import dependence on hydrocarbons and resulting negative environmental impact related to their use led to setting of new measures and energy policy that will make, in time, a post carbon society more feasible and achievable. Energy systems of this society will be based on four pillars: Renewable Energy, Buildings as Positive Power Plants, Energy...
A 100% Renewable Energy Strategy for Aalborg
Authors:
Poul Alberg Østergaard, Henrik Lund, Frede Hvelplund, Bernd Möller, Brian Vad Mathiesen, Arne Remmen, Lars Michael Odgaard
Link to summary (In Danish) Link to report (In Danish) Link to the Journal Paper focusing on Heat Aalborg Municipality, Denmark, wishes to investigate the possibilities of becoming independent of fossil fuels. This article describes a scenario for supplying Aalborg Municipality’s energy needs through a combination of low-temperature geothermal heat, wind power and biomass. Of particular focus in the scenario...
The first step towards a 100% renewable energy system for Ireland (2011)
Ireland
100% Renewable Energy
Authors:
David Connolly, Henrik Lund, Brian Vad Mathiesen, Martin Leahy
Link to the Journal Paper In 2007 Ireland supplied 96% of the total energy demand with fossil fuels (7% domestic and 89% imported) and 3% with renewable energy, even though there are enough renewable resources to supply all the energy required. As energy prices increase and the effects of global warming worsen, it is essential that Ireland begins to...
Sustainability Analysis of Innovative Transport System
European Union
Latvia
Electric Vehicles
Storage Solutions
Authors:
Ieva Meiere, Gatis Bažbauers
Link to the Journal Paper The focus of the research is to develop a new approach to transport solution based on the use of a conveyor-type system and to compare the environmental impact of the new system with the existing ones. The new transport system consists of a conveyor driven by an electric motor, with a wind power plant...
The Role of the Latvian District Heating System in the Development of Sustainable Energy Supply
European Union
Latvia
100% Renewable Energy
District Heating
Link to the Journal Paper The aim of the study is to determine whether and to what extent it is possible to use excess electricity produced by wind power plants during low demand periods for district heat production by heat pumps. Energy system analysis on an hourly basis is conducted at various capacities of wind power plants. The results...
Analysis of Long-Term Plan for Energy Supply System for Latvia that is 100% Based on the Use of Local Energy Resources
European Union
Latvia
100% Renewable Energy
Link to the Journal Paper The prices of fossil energy resources are expected to rise substantially in the future, therefore fossil energy resources might not be a feasible energy source for Latvia in the long term. The establishment of a fully self-sufficient energy supply system will require a significant transformation of the existing energy supply and transport infrastructure. Early...
A 100% renewable energy system in the year 2050: The case of Macedonia
100% Renewable Energy
Photovoltaics
Storage Solutions
Wind Energy
Authors:
Boris Ćosić, Goran Krajačić, Neven Duić
Link to the Journal Paper The most important problems the energy sector faces in Macedonia are an unfavourable energy mix with a high prevalence of lignite, a strong dependence on energy import, poor condition of the energy system and inefficiency in energy production and use. This paper investigates the prospects for realization of the 100% renewable energy system in...
