Zero energy level and economic potential of small-scale building-integrated PV with different heating systems in Nordic conditions

Janne Hirvonen, Genku Kayo, Ala Hasan and Kai Sirén

Applied Energy, 2016, vol. 167, issue C, 255-269

Abstract: Solar electricity is growing very popular in the world, but it has some problems in matching of generation and demand both in hourly and seasonal levels. In northern latitudes the problem is especially significant, as the difference between solar availability in winter and summer is very large. Cooling needs do not increase electricity demand in summer as much as in southern locations, while there is a high demand for heating in the winter when solar power is not available.

Keywords: Self-consumption; Photovoltaic system; Solar heating; Renewable energy support; On-site energy matching; Finland (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.12.037

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