Clean mobility infrastructure and sector integration in long-term energy scenarios: The case of Italy

Colbertaldo, Paolo; Cerniauskas, Simonas; Grube, Thomas; Robinius, Martin; Stolten, Detlef; Campanari, Stefano

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2020.110086

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“…The solar photovoltaic potential is estimated to 405 GWe, considering both rooftop-and ground-based plants, while the available wind speed and the geomorphological features of the territory limit the onshore wind potential to 224 GWe. Considering areas with suitable wind intensity and seabed morphology for piled foundations [19], the offshore wind potential is set to 9.5 GWe. For thermoelectric power generation, the analysis considers the revamping of combinedcycle gas turbines (CCGTs) and open-cycle gas turbines (OCGTs) with the installation of high-efficiency devices fuelled by CH4-H2 blend, as well as the phase out of oil-and coal-based plants.…”

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Impact of Detailed Hydropower Representation in National Energy System Modelling

Catania

Parolin

Fattori

et al. 2023

36th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems (ECOS 20

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Renewables are becoming more and more important due to the ambitious decarbonization targets. In this scenario, the improved integration of hydropower can play a crucial role thanks to its programmable operation, which is a valuable feature. In some countries it is a primary alternative to fossil resources, for example Italy, where hydro currently covers roughly half of the renewable power generation. Hydropower flexibility poses considerable modelling challenges due to the scarce availability of data. This work aims at addressing this research gap, by analysing the impact of hydropower details on energy system models. Using open-source information, a detailed dataset of Italian hydroelectric programmable plants (pumped hydro and reservoirs) is created. For each plant, storage capacity, geographical location, and nominal power are available. The multiannual historical operational data are exploited to derive a precipitation inflow timeseries for each electricity market bidding zone, which is then distributed on power plants aggregated by administrative region. This new set of data is applied to a multi-node, multi-sector, and multi-vector energy system model, which optimises the design and operation of a carbon-neutral Italian energy system, looking at a 2050 framework with assigned energy vectors demand. Results are compared to those of a fixed-hydropower operation case, thus being able to assess how the modelled flexibility impacts the optimal solution. The analysis favours an improved understanding of future energy systems, helping to shape properly integrated systems with a great amount of non-programmable sources.

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Section: Scenario Definitionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of Detailed Hydropower Representation in National Energy System Modelling

Catania

Parolin

Fattori

et al. 2023

36th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems (ECOS 20

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“…According to [40], the most important policy tools for promoting electric vehicles are fiscal and infrastructure measures as well as financial incentives for the purchase and support of research and development projects. Research were then conducted on trends, policies, challenges and opportunities in the electric mobility sector in various Countries: Singapore [41], Germany [42,43], California [44,45], Qatar [46], Italy [47], Norway and Canada [48], Greece [49], Australia [50], France [51], Lithuania [52], Japan and South Korea [53], and Pakistan [54].…”

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Electric Mobility in a Smart City: European Overview

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According to the United Nations (UN), although cities occupy only 3% of Earth’s surface, they host more than half of the global population, are responsible for 70% of energy consumption, and 75% of carbon emissions. All this is a consequence of the massive urbanization verified since the 1950s and which is expected to continue in the coming decades. A crucial issue will therefore concern the management of existing cities and the planning of future ones, and this was also emphasized by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and communities). Smart Cities are often seen as ideal urban environments in which the different dimensions of a city (economy, education, energy, environment, etc.) are managed successfully and proactively. So, one of the most important challenges cities will have to face, is to guide citizens towards a form of “clean” energy consumption, and the dimension on which decision-makers will be able to work is the decarbonization of transport. To achieve this, electric mobility could help reduce polluting emissions on the road. Within this research, the strategies that six Smart Cities (London, Hamburg, Oslo, Milan, Florence, and Bologna) have implemented to encourage the transition to this form of mobility have been studied. Through a systematic review of the literature (Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science) and through the study of the main political/energy documents of the cities, their policies on electric mobility have been evaluated. Then, for each city, SDG 11.6.2 was analyzed to assess the air quality in the last four years (2016–2019) and, therefore, the effectiveness of the policies. The analysis showed, in general, that the policies have worked, inducing reductions in the pollutants of PM2.5, PM10, NO2. In particular, the cities showed the most significant reduction in pollutant (above 20%) were Hamburg (−28% PM2.5 and −2%6 NO2), Milan (−25% PM2.5 and −52% NO2), and London (−26% NO2).

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“…Given the results of previous simulations, it is expected to find very large capacities, even above the Italian LTS estimate of 200-300 GWp, especially when widening the sectors to be integrated. Within this capacity, as mentioned above, nearly 137.2 GWp are assumed feasible with rooftop installations deployed over civil and industrial roofs [23], while all the additional capacity requires ground-based or other types of PV installations. In addition to that, if the Italian actual potential should be saturated, it can be considered that additional PV capacity could be installed abroad, e.g., in North Africa or other nearby countries, and directly linked to help sustain Italy's (and in perspective EU's) power and hydrogen needs with a combination of power lines and gas pipelines [24].…”

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Development of benchmark scenarios for sector coupling in the Italian national energy system for 100% RES supply to power and mobility

2021

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The urgence of decarbonization has pushed many countries to set ambitious net-zero CO2 emission targets by 2050. This requires a substantial transformation of energy sources, conversion methods, and final uses. This work investigates the structure of the future Italian energy system – in terms of power generation capacity, energy storage, mobility fuel shares – and assesses benchmark scenarios able to reach a fully decarbonized supply in power and transport sectors, considering their long-term evolution. The analysis adopts a multi-node multi-vector model that simulates the year-long energy system behaviour with hourly time resolution and optimizes sizing (installed capacities) and operation (energy flows). The model considers power generation from different sources, electric consumption, and mobility demand for energy vectors, focusing on electricity and hydrogen. The required installed capacities of RES power plants and energy storage systems appear to be extremely high (at least 10x today’s solar PV or more), but in general positively influenced by sector integration strategies and energy vector multiplicity. Energy storage and flexibility solutions are essential, combining battery storage, Power-to-Hydrogen, Power-to-Power, smart charging, and vehicle-to-grid. If capacity installation is limited (e.g., due to land availability), the need to satisfy consumption yields significant import requirements, which also depend upon the mobility mix and the decarbonization targets.

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Clean mobility infrastructure and sector integration in long-term energy scenarios: The case of Italy

Cited by 23 publications

References 36 publications

Impact of Detailed Hydropower Representation in National Energy System Modelling

Impact of Detailed Hydropower Representation in National Energy System Modelling

Electric Mobility in a Smart City: European Overview

Development of benchmark scenarios for sector coupling in the Italian national energy system for 100% RES supply to power and mobility

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