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Optimal Sizing of Integrated Community Energy Systems Considering Equity Constraints

Year: 2022

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Integrated energy systems (IES) describe a holistic approach to finding coordinated energy and economic solutions. IES have the potential to mitigate inequities which can arise from grid, space, or economic limitations. This paper introduces a simulation environment to model IES and provides a parametric analysis of battery sizes through an optimal control strategy to assess the potential of IES. The electricity cost savings for controls integration through IES ranged up to 10.0 % on an annual basis and up to 23.5 % for certain periods. Equitable and economic access to green energy can be provided by sharing resources through IES.

Source: ASHRAE/IBPSA-USA Building Simulation Conference

DOI: 10.26868/25746308.2022.simbuild2022_c025

Authors: Christoph Gehbauer, Yulun Wu, James Brown, Michael Sohn

Institutions: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley

Language: English

Topic: Integrated Energy Systems Optimization

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Reduced inequalities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: U.S. Department of Energy