Optimal Energy Portfolios in the Heating Sector and Flexibility Potentials of Combined-Heat-Power Plants and District Heating Systems

Maciej Raczyński (), Artur Wyrwa, Marcin Pluta and Wojciech Suwała
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Maciej Raczyński: AGH University of Science and Technology
Artur Wyrwa: AGH University of Science and Technology
Marcin Pluta: AGH University of Science and Technology
Wojciech Suwała: AGH University of Science and Technology

Chapter Chapter 12 in The Future European Energy System, 2021, pp 219-234 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter examines the role of centralized district heating (DH) systems in context of energy system flexibility and decarbonization. The analysis is performed by applying the model TIMES-Heat-EU. Capacity expansion and operation of the district heating generation units is mainly driven by the evolution of the district heating demand, which varies between the REFLEX scenarios. In all scenarios fuel and technology switches toward bioenergy and natural gas leading to CO2 emission reduction. Since the total amount of energy produced (both heat and electricity) is the highest in the High-RES centralized scenario, the corresponding CO2 emissions for district heating are the highest as well. The CO2 emissions can be reduced by ⁓60% in 2050 compared to 2015. Furthermore, the role of thermal energy storage and power-to-heat technologies is examined.

Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-60914-6_12

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