An Adaptable System Architecture for Modular, Standardized and Scalable Urban Energy Systems

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0453

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Conference name

CIRED 2018 Ljubljana Workshop

Conference date

7 - 8 June 2018

Conference location

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Peer-reviewed

Yes

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Authors

Hinker, Jonas, TU Dortmund University, Germany
Contreras, Sergio, TU Dortmund University, Germany
Myrzik, Johanna, TU Dortmund University, Germany

Abstract

Due to the complexity and growing uncertainty of future prices, demands and regulatory aspects of energy systems, the investment planning problem receives growing attention from municipal utilities, generation companies, contractors, and associated stakeholders. Sophisticated optimization tools optimize generation and conversion assets over multiple stages, but in practice, transactions costs and planning overhead are just too high to apply the so found solutions in a cost efficient way. Hence, a conceptual system architecture based on the three pillars of standardization, scalability, and modularity is envisioned and presented in this paper. Over time, such an architectural platform enables the small and large scale rollout of new and more efficient conversion and storage technologies, which is important to keep today’s energy supply systems adaptable to (unforeseen) future necessities. Thus, this conceptual proposal is intended to initiate a paradigm change for the investment planning problem, with high strategical impact for many stakeholders

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AIM

Date

2018-06-07

Permanent link to this record

https://www.cired-repository.org/handle/20.500.12455/1133
http://dx.doi.org/10.34890/172

ISSN

2032-9628

ISBN

978-2-9602415-1-8