Ranking of Independent Small-Scale Electricity Generation Systems
The EU’s energy targets are to achieve at least 32% renewables in the energy mix by 2030. Part of the solution is strengthening consumer rights by empowering individuals to generate their own electricity. The aim of this study was to identify the most suitable energy system for electricity generatio...
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| author | Janis Kramens Megija Valtere Guntars Krigers Vladimirs Kirsanovs Dagnija Blumberga |
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| description | The EU’s energy targets are to achieve at least 32% renewables in the energy mix by 2030. Part of the solution is strengthening consumer rights by empowering individuals to generate their own electricity. The aim of this study was to identify the most suitable energy system for electricity generation of up to 50 kW in the EU residential sector. Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis was used to compare four systems: proton exchange membrane fuel cell with photovoltaic panels, photovoltaic panels, biomass-powered Stirling engine, and solar-powered Stirling engine. Based on the results, the most beneficial system for household electricity generation is the biomass-fueled Stirling engine system due to its affordability, reliability, and low environmental impact. Governments and businesses can use these findings to improve information for the residential sector and enable the transition to renewable energy. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bd3e71bf33704214a23ca8bd9ee153792024-03-27T13:31:36ZengMDPI AGClean Technologies2571-87972024-02-016114015110.3390/cleantechnol6010009Ranking of Independent Small-Scale Electricity Generation SystemsJanis Kramens0Megija Valtere1Guntars Krigers2Vladimirs Kirsanovs3Dagnija Blumberga4Institute of Energy Systems and Environment, Riga Technical University, Azenes Street 12/1, LV-1048 Riga, LatviaInstitute of Energy Systems and Environment, Riga Technical University, Azenes Street 12/1, LV-1048 Riga, LatviaInstitute of Energy Systems and Environment, Riga Technical University, Azenes Street 12/1, LV-1048 Riga, LatviaInstitute of Energy Systems and Environment, Riga Technical University, Azenes Street 12/1, LV-1048 Riga, LatviaInstitute of Energy Systems and Environment, Riga Technical University, Azenes Street 12/1, LV-1048 Riga, LatviaThe EU’s energy targets are to achieve at least 32% renewables in the energy mix by 2030. Part of the solution is strengthening consumer rights by empowering individuals to generate their own electricity. The aim of this study was to identify the most suitable energy system for electricity generation of up to 50 kW in the EU residential sector. Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis was used to compare four systems: proton exchange membrane fuel cell with photovoltaic panels, photovoltaic panels, biomass-powered Stirling engine, and solar-powered Stirling engine. Based on the results, the most beneficial system for household electricity generation is the biomass-fueled Stirling engine system due to its affordability, reliability, and low environmental impact. Governments and businesses can use these findings to improve information for the residential sector and enable the transition to renewable energy.https://www.mdpi.com/2571-8797/6/1/9fuel cellmulti-criteria decision analysis (MCDA)renewable energy systemssensitivity analysissmall-scale systemsStirling engine |
| spellingShingle | Janis Kramens Megija Valtere Guntars Krigers Vladimirs Kirsanovs Dagnija Blumberga Ranking of Independent Small-Scale Electricity Generation Systems Clean Technologies fuel cell multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) renewable energy systems sensitivity analysis small-scale systems Stirling engine |
| title | Ranking of Independent Small-Scale Electricity Generation Systems |
| title_full | Ranking of Independent Small-Scale Electricity Generation Systems |
| title_fullStr | Ranking of Independent Small-Scale Electricity Generation Systems |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ranking of Independent Small-Scale Electricity Generation Systems |
| title_short | Ranking of Independent Small-Scale Electricity Generation Systems |
| title_sort | ranking of independent small scale electricity generation systems |
| topic | fuel cell multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) renewable energy systems sensitivity analysis small-scale systems Stirling engine |
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