Interconnection of the electricity and heating sectors to support the energy transition in cities

Heinisch, Verena,1991Chalmers tekniska högskola,Chalmers University of Technology (författare)

The electricity, heating, and transport sectors in urban areas all have to contribute to meeting stringent climate targets. Cities will face a transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources, with electricity acting as a cross-sectorial energy carrier. Consequently, the electricity demand of cities is expected to rise, in a situation that will be exacerbated by ongoing urbanisation and city growth. As alternative to an expansion of the connection capacity to the national grid, local measures can be considered within city planning in order to utilize decentralised electricity generation, synergies between the heating and electricity sectors, and flexibility through energy storage technologies. This work proposes an optimisation model that interconnects the electricity, heat, and transport sectors in cities. We analyse the investments in and operation of an urban energy system, using the City of Gothenburg as an example. We find that the availability of electricity from local solar PV together with thermal storage technologies increase the value of using power-to-heat technologies, such as heat pumps. High biomass prices together with strict climate targets enhance the importance of electricity in the district heating sector. A detailed understanding of the integration of local low-carbon energy technologies can give urban planners and other city stakeholders the opportunity to take an active role in the city’s energy transition.

Göransson, Lisa,1982Chalmers tekniska högskola,Chalmers University of Technology(Swepub:cth)edqvist (författare)
Odenberger, Mikael,1977Chalmers tekniska högskola,Chalmers University of Technology(Swepub:cth)miod (författare)
Johnsson, Filip,1960Chalmers tekniska högskola,Chalmers University of Technology(Swepub:cth)fijo (författare)
Chalmers tekniska högskola (creator_code:org_t)

Ingår i:International Journal of Sustainable Energy Planning and Management24, s. 57-662246-2929

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