A Comparative Analysis of Supporting Policies for Solar PV systems in the Baltic Countries

Kozadajevs

Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences

et al. 2021

The paper assesses the integration of solar photovoltaic technology in the industrial and residential sectors under energy market conditions. The aim is to determine and compare the payback period for the use of solar photovoltaic technology between the industrial and residential sectors, taking into account the application of optimal load scheduling and level of direct consumption. The industrial sector is represented by a glassware company. Installing PV technologies for a larger area and power is cheaper than installing low-power solar photovoltaic technologies. In addition, direct consumption has significant benefit due to high network service tariffs.

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…We use Alternative 2 and Alternative 4 and data from [32] to compare the PP between industrial and residential use of PV technology.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Assessment of PV Integration in the Industrial and Residential Sector under Energy Market Conditions

Kozadajevs

Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences

et al. 2021

“…DR programs can be instrumental in achieving these targets. By providing financial incentives or regulatory support, governments encourage utilities to invest in DR initiatives and consumers to participate actively [146]. Regulatory policies can influence the structure and rules of the energy market, affecting the integration of DR [147,148].…”

Section: Policy Regulators and Authoritiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Governments can introduce incentive mechanisms, such as capacity payments or performance-based rewards, to motivate utilities and consumers to embrace DR [149]. Regulations can promote the adoption of technologies that facilitate DR, such as smart meters, smart thermostats, and energy management systems [146]. Governments may set standards or provide incentives for the deployment of these technologies, making it easier for consumers to participate in DR programs.…”

Section: Policy Regulators and Authoritiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of Barriers and Enables in Demand Response Performance Chain

Bogdanova,

Viskuba,

Zemīte

2023

Energies

The role of demand response increases considerably with a higher share of renewable energy sources in the energy mix, characterized with more frequent energy market price fluctuations due to mismatch between uncontrollable weather-dependent production and currently relatively inflexible energy consumption. Reallocation of energy consumption from high-price hours to lower price hours helps to avoid extra costs to the entire economy and ensures the possibility to minimize fossil-based energy generation, therefore contributing to the achievement of zero-emission goals. The research aims to analyze involvement stimulating factors of demand-side management and demand response from the angles of various energy sector participants, identifying barriers and enabling a successful implementation and wider development of this important energy transition facilitator. The qualitative methods are as follows: utilizing the conducted literature review; and scrutinizing scientific publications, reports and legal acts. As a result, the authors point out the five main aspects: pricing mechanisms, incentives, technology, government regulation and customer awareness. Demand response requires spectacular human and technological resources and administrative, financial and educational efforts. However, the demand response addresses many challenges, such as cost savings, innovation, integration of renewable energy sources, effective, stable and safe power grid performance, reduced need for costly infrastructure modifications, and greenhouse gas emission reduction. The abovementioned benefits influence what the demand-response brings, and are crucial for modern society and a successful energy transition.

“…Continuing on the impact of the policies, article [18] provided an insight into the different policy approaches in the Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) and their impact on the electricity production from PV panels. Although the three neighbouring countries have similar climatic conditions, in 2017 Estonia's PV panel capacity was about seven times lower than in Lithuania, and Latvia's was120 times lower, but the PV panel payback period in Estonia was almost two times shorter than in Latvia (10 and 6 years, respectively).…”

Section: Policymentioning

confidence: 99%

PV Energy Communities—Challenges and Barriers from a Consumer Perspective: A Literature Review

2021

Renewable energy sources, in particular those based on solar radiation, are growing rapidly and are planned to play an instrumental role in building power systems to reach the 2030 and 2050 energy and climate mitigation objectives. However, new actors have been introduced into the energy field, highlighting the importance of the role of citizens and communities in building such energy systems. To outline the significance of citizens in the development of solar energy communities and to describe the benefits of and barriers to their implementation so far, a comprehensive literature review has been carried out based on 64 thoroughly selected, reliable scientific publications (published within 2015–2021), revealing the latest trends, technologies and research in this field. The research focuses on four consumer interest areas: policy, economic, technical and social, covering the following subsections: policy, trading model, economic assessment, business model, energy management, demand response, modelling tools and consumer adoption. Within each subsection the conducted review seeks to answer the questions related to the further development and implementation of PV energy communities, considering consumer needs and revealing the possible solutions.