Multisectoral energy communities in local energy systems
The white paper 'Multisectoral Energy Collaboration in Local Renewable Energy Systems' was prepared by Tomás Cardoso, master student Renewable Energy (EUREC), as part of his thesis research at New Energy Coalition within the REFORMERS project, the document was written to explore how multisectoral energy communities can contribute to better functioning local energy systems, in a context of increasing electrification and grid congestion.
About the whitepaper
The rapid growth of renewable energy and electrification is putting pressure on local electricity grids. The white paper demonstrates that multisectoral energy communities, where residential and industrial users exchange energy locally, can provide an effective solution. Collaboration between different types of users allows for better utilization of locally generated energy and reduces dependence on the external grid.
The white paper provides insight into the operation and impact of multisectoral energy communities through a practical case study in Heiloo. You will learn, among other things:
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How multi-sectoral energy communities function through collaboration between a low-voltage residential area and a medium-voltage business park.
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What role shared battery storage (BESS) plays within energy communities in storing solar energy and reducing peak load and grid imports.
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The effects on system performance, such as collective self-consumption, self-sufficiency, energy costs and grid load, measured using a four-step simulation methodology.
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Which practical preconditions are decisive, such as grid connection capacity and available roof space, and how these influence the development of energy communities.
The study shows that multisectoral energy communities ensure greater utilization of renewable energy, greater flexibility, and lower collective energy costs. At the same time, the document clarifies that technical and spatial planning conditions determine scalability.
Read the full research
This white paper is based on the complete research carried out as the graduation thesis ofTomas Cardosoat New Energy Coalition, as part of the master's programRenewable Energyto EUREC and carried out for theREFORMERS projectThe full thesis has been made available by Tomás for those interested and can be downloaded via the button below.
