2023
Autores
Schneider, S; Zelger, T; Sengl, D; Baptista, J;
Publicação
Abstract
2023
Autores
Oliveira, C; Baptista, J; Cerveira, A;
Publicação
ALGORITHMS
Abstract
With excess energy use from non-renewable sources, new energy generation solutions must be adopted to make up for this excess. In this sense, the integration of renewable energy sources in high-rise buildings reduces the need for energy from the national power grid to maximize the self-sustainability of common services. Moreover, self-consumption in low-voltage and medium-voltage networks strongly facilitates a reduction in external energy dependence. For consumers, the benefits of installing small wind turbines and energy storage systems include tax benefits and reduced electricity bills as well as a profitable system after the payback period. This paper focuses on assessing the wind potential in a high-rise building through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, quantifying the potential for wind energy production by small wind turbines (WT) at the installation site. Furthermore, a mathematical model is proposed to optimize wind energy production for a self-consumption system to minimize the total cost of energy purchased from the grid, maximizing the return on investment. The potential of a CFD-based project practice that has wide application in developing the most varied processes and equipment results in a huge reduction in the time and costs spent compared to conventional practices. Furthermore, the optimization model guarantees a significant decrease in the energy purchased at peak hours through the energy stored in energy storage systems (ESS). The results show that the efficiency of the proposed model leads to an investment amortization period of 7 years for a lifetime of 20 years.
2023
Autores
Campos, R; Jorge, AM; Jatowt, A; Bhatia, S; Litvak, M; Cordeiro, JP; Rocha, C; Sousa, HO; Mansouri, B;
Publicação
SIGIR Forum
Abstract
2023
Autores
Brummund, D; Milzer, G; D'Hulst, R; Kratsch, P; Hashmi, MU; Adam, L; Sampaio, G; Kaffash, M;
Publicação
IET Conference Proceedings
Abstract
According to the European Clean Energy Package (2019) Distribution System Operators (DSOs) shall effectively use flexibility services from local and regional assets to safely host more renewable energy sources in the electricity grid. Electricity prosumers become crucial players due to their potential to provide flexibility by adapting their production and consumption behaviour. Yet, integrating new types of assets into the distribution grid to use flexibility creates complexity and hardly predictable power flows in the distribution networks. The European H2020 demonstration project EUniversal aims to overcome the existing limitations in the use of flexibility. For that purpose, smart grid tools for grid state assessment and active system management are developed. A demonstration pilot is set up to test the flexibility value chain from congestion detection to market-based flexibility procurement via a local flexibility market. The pilot is conducted in the LV grids of the German DSO MITNETZ STROM, examining the use of flexible resources in the LV grid for congestion management. The article describes the set-up of the flexibility value chain and shows how all individual parts are integrated into the complete process. © The Institution of Engineering and Technology 2023.
2023
Autores
Fontoura, J; Soares, J; Coelho, A; Mourao, Z;
Publicação
2023 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies, SEST 2023
Abstract
This paper introduces a mathematical model designed to optimise the operation of natural gas distribution networks, considering the injection of hydrogen in multiple nodes. This proposal is devised to optimise the quantity of hydrogen injected to maintain pressure, gas flows, and gas quality indexes (Wobbe Index (WI) and the Higher Heating Value (HHV)) within admissible limits. The model has been applied to a gas network case study with three distinct scenarios and implemented using Python. The findings from the case study show the maximum permissible volume of hydrogen in the network, quantify the total savings in natural gas, and estimate the reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. © 2023 IEEE.
2023
Autores
Bitencourt, L; Dias, B; Soares, T; Borba, B; Quirós Tortós, J; Costa, V;
Publicação
IEEE ACCESS
Abstract
Although electric vehicle (EV) sales have been increasing over the years, worldwide EV adoption is still low. In Brazil, the key factors influencing this are the EV high acquisition cost and the reduced charging infrastructure. Therefore, traditional business models may not be adequate for Brazil and stagnate EV diffusion. Thus, designing innovative business models can be crucial to accelerate the transition to electric mobility in the region. In this way, this article aims to critically review business models for EV adoption and charging stations worldwide and discuss its application in Brazil. Then, the challenges and opportunities for some business model options are highlighted through the SWOT matrix. One can conclude that EV sharing is a promising business model for Brazil, given the series of advantages such as access to cutting-edge technology at an affordable price, reduction of vehicles on the streets, and given convenience for users (no concern with charging, EV degradation, and parking). However, public policies, subsidies, and coordination between different agents are crucial for the proliferation of this model. On the other hand, for the proposed CS models, the more traditional option is the less risky for investors in Brazil until the number of EVs increase.
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