Whole Energy Systems Evaluation: A Methodological Framework and Case Study

Ali El Hadi Berjawi*, Adib Allahham, Sara Louise Walker, Charalampos Patsios, Seyed Hamid Reza Hosseini

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This chapter presents a methodological framework for whole energy systems evaluation with underpinning principles, demonstrated through a case study. The framework provides a socio-technical approach for evaluation by combining stakeholders’ requirements with the system components and functions through a system-of-systems architecture methodology. The framework application involves three stages: scenario formulation, conceptual modelling and quantitative modelling, in an iterative process of feedback between the stages. The proposed framework is applied on a case study to evaluate the effectiveness of energy systems integration as a pathway for achieving the energy transition objectives. The case study is based on the local energy system of the North of Tyne region, UK. The case study demonstrates the framework application and presents evidence on the potential of energy systems integration in the region via vector-coupling technologies, including combined heat and power, power-to-gas and heat pumps, under different scenarios.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWhole Energy Systems
Subtitle of host publicationBridging the Gap via Vector-Coupling Technologies
EditorsVahid Vahidinasab, Behnam Mohammadi-Ivatloo
Place of PublicationCham, Switzerland
PublisherSpringer
Pages41-82
Number of pages42
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9783030876531
ISBN (Print)9783030876524, 9783030876555
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Feb 2022
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NamePower Systems
PublisherSpringer
ISSN (Print)1612-1287
ISSN (Electronic)1860-4676

Keywords

  • Architectural framework
  • Case study
  • Conceptual modelling
  • Energy systems integration
  • Evaluation framework
  • Indicators
  • Multivector energy
  • Network model
  • Optimal dispatch
  • Optimal flow analysis
  • Quantitative modelling
  • Scenario formulation
  • System architecture
  • System-of-systems
  • Whole energy systems

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