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Energy Savings Versus Energy Supply - Modelling Energy Systems
Energy efficiency is part of the plans for a decarbonised and fossil-fuels independent future, and it is expected to cover an essential role to reduce green-house gasses emissions. Albeit consistent sectorial energy savings options are available, a thorough overview of which sectors possess the most cost-effective options do not exist, particularly from an energy systems viewpoint. This thesis investigates on cost-effective energy saving measures, evaluating investments in the framework of interconnected energy systems, from a socioeconomic and private end-user perspective. The main objective is explored thoroughly by means of developing modelling studies in diverse demand areas, seeking optimal levels of heat and electricity savings opportunities in the household and industry sector, combining engineering-economic methods. This dissertation is developed by considering different approaches and methods: (i) Investigation on methods to identify optimal trade-offs between energy efficiency improvements and additional renewable energy supply; (ii) Assessment of optimal households electricity saving investments, from a consumer and energy systems perspective; (iii) Analysis on the influence of socioeconomic and behavioural factors for investments in energy efficient household appliances; (iv) Evaluation of cost-effective heat conservation measures in residential sector, focusing on changes in district heat-tariffs to foster consumer investments; and (v) Modelling of industrial characteristics in the framework of an energy systems model, to investigate industrial processes and options for energy savings and fuel-switching. Each task addresses attractive energy saving measures with multidisciplinary methodologies tailored to the scope of the analysis, leveraging tools ranging from energy systems analysis, consumer investment models and economical assessment based on net present value of investments. Existing methodologies are thus tested and extended according to the needs. Balmorel, a bottom-up energy systems model ...
Energy Savings Versus Energy Supply - Modelling Energy Systems
Energy efficiency is part of the plans for a decarbonised and fossil-fuels independent future, and it is expected to cover an essential role to reduce green-house gasses emissions. Albeit consistent sectorial energy savings options are available, a thorough overview of which sectors possess the most cost-effective options do not exist, particularly from an energy systems viewpoint. This thesis investigates on cost-effective energy saving measures, evaluating investments in the framework of interconnected energy systems, from a socioeconomic and private end-user perspective. The main objective is explored thoroughly by means of developing modelling studies in diverse demand areas, seeking optimal levels of heat and electricity savings opportunities in the household and industry sector, combining engineering-economic methods. This dissertation is developed by considering different approaches and methods: (i) Investigation on methods to identify optimal trade-offs between energy efficiency improvements and additional renewable energy supply; (ii) Assessment of optimal households electricity saving investments, from a consumer and energy systems perspective; (iii) Analysis on the influence of socioeconomic and behavioural factors for investments in energy efficient household appliances; (iv) Evaluation of cost-effective heat conservation measures in residential sector, focusing on changes in district heat-tariffs to foster consumer investments; and (v) Modelling of industrial characteristics in the framework of an energy systems model, to investigate industrial processes and options for energy savings and fuel-switching. Each task addresses attractive energy saving measures with multidisciplinary methodologies tailored to the scope of the analysis, leveraging tools ranging from energy systems analysis, consumer investment models and economical assessment based on net present value of investments. Existing methodologies are thus tested and extended according to the needs. Balmorel, a bottom-up energy systems model ...
Energy Savings Versus Energy Supply - Modelling Energy Systems
Baldini, Mattia (author)
2019-01-01
Baldini , M 2019 , Energy Savings Versus Energy Supply - Modelling Energy Systems .
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Electronic Resource
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