Solar Energy System Integration for Energy Transition: A Short Review from Technologies and Methods to Energy Management System and Challenges

Mohammadreza Aghaei, Parisa Hajialigol and Amin Moazami

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Abstract: To achieve a net-zero global energy system, the transition to renewable energy sources (RESs) is a crucial step in sustainable development goals. Three key areas that require immediate attention, include energy efficiency, RESs, and electrification. There are also various pathways, all of which necessitate a significant increase in RES investments, policies, and regulatory frameworks. In this regard, solar energy plays a major role in achieving a net-zero global energy system. Solar power is the most abundant and widely available RES and its cost has decreased significantly in recent years. There is a critical need for continued technological advancements and innovations to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solar energy systems and their integration with different energy systems. In addition, energy savings and emissions reductions can also result from the integration of different energy systems. In this chapter, we will explore the different types of energy systems that can be integrated with solar energy systems in urban areas and the energy balance calculation of each system, explore the techniques and technologies used, the challenges faced, and the solutions and strategies for addressing these challenges. Additionally, we will discuss smart energy management solutions for more efficient and sustainable integration of different technologies in distributed generation, energy storage, and demand-side management.

Keywords: solar energy; energy storage systems; demand-side management; smart energy management systems; clean energy transition; zero energy neighborhood (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q20 Q40 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.114956

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