Barrier Analysis of Flexibilization of Cooling Supply Systems

Dana Laureen Laband (), Martin Stöckl, Annedore Mittreiter and Uwe Holzhammer
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Dana Laureen Laband: Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT, Osterfelder Str. 3, 46047 Oberhausen, Germany
Martin Stöckl: Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt, Institue of New Energy Systems, Esplanade 10, 85049 Ingolstadt, Germany
Annedore Mittreiter: Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT, Osterfelder Str. 3, 46047 Oberhausen, Germany
Uwe Holzhammer: Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt, Institue of New Energy Systems, Esplanade 10, 85049 Ingolstadt, Germany

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 15, 1-33

Abstract: The present study examines the barriers that prevent cooling system flexibility from being optimized. In the context of an increasing reliance on renewable energy sources, the necessity for flexible energy utilization is becoming increasingly apparent. A survey and discussion groups were conducted with various stakeholders within the cooling value chain to obtain their experiences and insights regarding barriers to flexibilization. The findings point out that economic, technological, and regulatory barriers are the primary factors impeding the implementation of flexible solutions. In particular, high investment costs, complex technical implementation, a lack of information, and a complicated legal framework were identified as significant impediments. To enhance the flexibility of cooling systems, coordinated efforts are necessary to address these barriers. Practical examples, training, and the standardization and digitalization of processes could facilitate the widespread implementation of flexible cooling systems.

Keywords: flexibilization; flexibility; demand side management; demand response; cooling sector; cooling supply systems; barriers; survey (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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