Abstract
The transition towards a 100 % fossil-free energy system, while achieving extreme penetration levels of intermittent wind and solar power in electricity generation, requires demand-side technologies that are smart (intermittency-friendly) and efficient.
The integration of Smart Grid enabling technologies has been widely acknowledged by the industry and academia as the key to achieve a more reliable, efficient and secure grid. However, there is a lack of information about real flexibility with an active participation from customers. In this paper, we combine techno-economical modelling results with an empirical study in order to achieve a number of recommendations with respect to technology concepts and control strategies that would allow residential vapor-compression heat pumps to support large-scale integration of intermittent renewables.
The analysis is based on data gathered over a period of up to 3 years for 283 residential heat pumps installed and operating in Denmark. The results are used to assess the flexibility of domestic heat pumps and their ability to follow production.
The integration of Smart Grid enabling technologies has been widely acknowledged by the industry and academia as the key to achieve a more reliable, efficient and secure grid. However, there is a lack of information about real flexibility with an active participation from customers. In this paper, we combine techno-economical modelling results with an empirical study in order to achieve a number of recommendations with respect to technology concepts and control strategies that would allow residential vapor-compression heat pumps to support large-scale integration of intermittent renewables.
The analysis is based on data gathered over a period of up to 3 years for 283 residential heat pumps installed and operating in Denmark. The results are used to assess the flexibility of domestic heat pumps and their ability to follow production.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Energy Procedia |
| Volume | 61 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1695–1698 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISSN | 1876-6102 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| Event | 6th International Conference on Applied Energy - Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China Duration: 30 May 2014 → 2 Jun 2014 |
Conference
| Conference | 6th International Conference on Applied Energy |
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| Country/Territory | Taiwan, Province of China |
| City | Taipei |
| Period | 30/05/2014 → 02/06/2014 |
Keywords
- Smart grid
- Heat pump
- Flexibility
- Wind friendliness