RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article
T1 Unveiling key factors shaping energy storage strategies for sustainable energy communities
A1 Palacios Ferrer, José Andrés
A1 Rey Martínez, Francisco Javier
A1 Repenning Bzdigian, Christian A.
A1 Rey Hernández, Javier María
K1 Renewable energy resources
K1 Energias renovables
K1 Community development
K1 Desarrollo comunitario
K1 Photovoltaic power systems
K1 Tecnología fotovoltaica
K1 Lithium cells
K1 Energy storage
K1 Almacenamiento de energía eléctrica
K1 Economías de energía
K1 Sustainable development
K1 Desarrollo sostenible
K1 3322.02 Generación de Energía
K1 2106.01 Energía Solar
K1 3308 Ingeniería y Tecnología del Medio Ambiente
AB This research delves into a case study of a photovoltaic (PV) energy community, leveraging empirical data to explore the integration of renewable energy sources and storage solutions. By evaluating energy generation and consumption patterns within real-world energy communities (a nominal generation capacity of 33 kWn) in Gipuzkoa, Spain, from May 2022 to May 2023, this study comprehensively examines operational dynamics and performance metrics. This study highlights the critical role of energy consumption patterns in facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources and underscores the importance of proactive strategies to manage demand fluctuations effectively. Against the backdrop of rising energy costs and environmental concerns, renewable energies and storage solutions emerge as compelling alternatives, offering financial feasibility and environmental benefits within energy communities. This study emphasizes the necessity of research and development efforts to develop efficient energy storage technologies and the importance of economic incentives and collaborative initiatives to drive investments in renewable energy infrastructure. The analyzed results provide valuable insights into operational dynamics and performance metrics, further advancing our understanding of their transformative potential in achieving a sustainable energy future. Specifically, our study suggests that storage capacity should ideally support an average annual capacity of 23%, with fluctuations observed where this capacity may double or reduce to a minimum in certain months. Given the current market conditions, our findings indicate the necessity of significant public subsidies, amounting to no less than 67%, to facilitate the installation of storage infrastructure, especially in cases where initial investments are not covered by the energy community.
PB MDPI
SN 2075-5309
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/70359
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/70359
LA eng
NO Buildings,  2024, Vol. 14, Nº. 5, 1466
NO Producción Científica
DS UVaDOC
RD 22-dic-2024