The intelligent energy system infrastructure for the future
Risø Energy Report 8
Edited by Hans Larsen and Leif Sønderberg Petersen
Risø DTU, September 2009, ISBN 978-87-550-3755-7, 72 p
This report is volume 8 in a series started in 2002, and will take its point of reference in the need for the development of a highly flexible and intelligent energy system infrastructure which facilitates substantial higher amounts of renewable energy than today's energy systems. This intelligent and flexible infrastructure is a prerequisite in achieving the goals set up by IPCC in 2007 on CO2 reductions as well as ensuring the future security of energy supply in all regions of the world.
The report presents a generic approach for future infrastructure issues on local, regional and global scale with focus on the energy system.
The report is based on chapters and updates from Risø Energy Report 1 - 7, as well as input from contributors to the DTU Climate Change Technology workshops and available international literature and reports.
Abstract
Today's energy system is the result of decisions taken over more than a century, developed according to basic engineering requirements: energy is produced to meet the needs of consumers. A new supply structure based on variable energy resources such as wind power will require a much more flexible energy system, also including the flexibility of the energy consumers. Long-term targets for renewable energy deployment and stable energy policies are needed in order to reduce uncertainty for investors. A mix of distributed energy resources is needed to allow system balancing and provide flexibility in the electricity system. Electric vehicles, electric heating, heat pumps and small-scale distributed generation, such as fuel-cell-based microCHP, are promising options.
Presentation of the RISOE Energy Report
Budapest, 15 November 2009
