Energy Behaviors of Prosumers in Example of Polish Households

Gajdzik, Bożena; Jaciow, Magdalena; Wolniak, Radosław; Wolny, Robert; Grebski, Wieslaw

doi:10.3390/en16073186

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“…Co-opetition at the level of businesses and supply chains [111], as well as green entrepreneurship [112], may be helpful. In addition, a new market for energy consumption (RES) and awareness of green energy and energy efficiency must be developed [113][114][115], including in forms, which are not yet popular in many countries, such as energy cooperatives [116].…”

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The Impact of Deep Decarbonization Policy on the Level of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the European Union

Nagaj,

Gajdzik,

Wolniak

et al. 2024

Energies

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The Green Deal, a cornerstone of the European Union’s climate goals, sets out to achieve a substantial 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. The EU’s decarbonization strategies revolve around three pivotal avenues. First, there is a focus on enhancing energy efficiency and decreasing the energy intensity of economies. Second, concerted efforts are made to diminish the reliance on fossil fuels, particularly within industrial sectors. Lastly, there is a deliberate push to augment the share of renewable energy sources in the final energy consumption mix. These measures collectively aim to propel the decarbonization of EU economies, establishing EU member countries as global leaders in implementing these transformative processes. This manuscript seeks to evaluate the efficacy of three primary decarbonization strategies adopted by EU economies, namely the enhancement in energy efficiency, the promotion of renewable energy consumption and the reduction in fossil fuel consumption. The objective is to discern which strategies wield a decisive influence in achieving decarbonization goals across EU countries. The analysis encompasses all 27 member states of the European Union, spanning from 1990 to 2022, with data sourced from reputable outlets, including Eurostat, Our World in Data and the Energy Institute. Research findings underscore that, in the realm of decarbonization policies, statistically significant impacts on carbon dioxide emission reduction are attributable to the strategies of improving energy efficiency and augmenting the share of renewables in energy consumption across almost all EU countries. Conversely, the strategy with the least impact, embraced by a minority of EU member states, revolves around diminishing the share of fossil fuels in primary energy consumption. This approach, while statistically less impactful, is intricately linked with transitioning the economies toward renewable energy sources, thus playing a contributory role in the broader decarbonization landscape. The uniqueness of this research lies not only in its discernment of overarching trends but also in its fervent advocacy for a comprehensive and adaptive approach to EU decarbonization policy. It underscores the enduring significance of prioritizing energy efficiency, endorsing the integration of renewable energy and acknowledging the distinctive dynamics inherent in diverse regions. The study accentuates the necessity for nuanced, region-specific strategies, challenging the conventional wisdom of a uniform approach to decarbonization. In doing so, it accentuates the critical importance of tailoring policies to the varied energy landscapes and transition strategies evident in different EU member states.

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confidence: 99%

The Impact of Deep Decarbonization Policy on the Level of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the European Union

Nagaj,

Gajdzik,

Wolniak

et al. 2024

Energies

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“…By generating their own energy, prosumers reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to the transition towards a low-carbon economy. Furthermore, prosumer-based systems can enhance energy security, decrease reliance on traditional energy sources, and foster local economic development [87,88]. Individual prosumers may or may not organize themselves into renewable energy communities, but their influence on the energy market is substantial when they are organized [89,90].…”

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The Influence of the Global Energy Crisis on Energy Efficiency: A Comprehensive Analysis

Gajdzik,

Wolniak,

Nagaj

et al. 2024

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The global energy crisis, which began in 2021 due to the extraordinary economic recovery after the pandemic and intensified after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, has changed the conditions of energy management, paying more attention to energy efficiency. Natural gas prices have reached record levels and, consequently, so have electricity prices in some markets. Oil prices have reached their highest level since 2008. Higher energy prices have contributed to sharply increased inflation. Households are again becoming interested in buying coal as a source of heat. High energy and gas prices have pushed many families into poverty and forced some factories to cut production or even close. They have also slowed economic growth to the point where some countries are heading for a serious recession. Paradoxically, the negative effects of the energy crisis may accelerate the introduction of cleaner, sustainable, renewable energy such as wind and solar energy. The energy crisis is comparable to the oil crisis of the 1970s, when it contributed to significant advances in energy efficiency. The current crisis has highlighted the importance of investments in renewable energy resources and initiated the process of integrating regional markets, developing energy efficiency and promoting renewable energies. The aim of this article is to comprehensively explore the complex relationship between energy awareness, consumption patterns, and energy efficiency, with a focus on both individual consumers and industries, during the global energy crisis. This paper is based on a literature review, overarching policy documents, energy reports, and other secondary documents. The primary research method was the systematic literature review method, based on which the impact of the global energy crisis on energy efficiency was evaluated. This study emphasizes the diverse influences on energy awareness, ranging from economic factors to consumer preferences and environmental consciousness. The findings of the paper underscore the significant responsibility of industries in contributing to energy-saving efforts and the active role of consumers in the energy market. The responsibility of industries in contributing to energy efficiency is highlighted, with a call for a comprehensive approach that integrates energy-saving criteria into product development and corporate social responsibility.

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“…The use of renewable energy sources (wind and solar) can lead to voltage variations and unbalanced, unacceptable voltage rises in the network nodes and uncontrolled power flows in the network. Additionally, ensuring access to distribution and transmission networks and establishing transparent rules for contributing to the associated costs are also significant challenges [15]. Power conversion and control is thus one of the key issues in proper wind turbine design.…”

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Selecting the Best Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Design for Use in a Small Wind Turbine

Lefik,

Firych-Nowacka,

Lipian

et al. 2024

Electronics

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The article describes the selection of a permanent magnet synchronous machine design that could be implemented in a small wind turbine designed by the GUST student organization together with researchers working at the Technical University of Lodz. Based on measurements of the characteristics of available machines, eight initial designs of machines with different rotor designs were proposed. The size of the stator, the number of pairs of poles, and the dimensions of the magnets were used as initial parameters of the designed machines. The analysis was carried out about the K-index, the so-called index of benefits. The idea was to make the selected design as efficient as possible while keeping production costs and manufacturing time low. This paper describes how to select the best design of a permanent magnet synchronous generator intended to work with a small wind turbine. All generator parameters were selected keeping in mind the competition requirements, as the designed generator will be used in the author’s wind turbine. Based on the determined characteristics of the generator variants and the value of the K-index, a generator with a latent magnet rotor was selected as the best solution. The aforementioned K-index is a proprietary concept developed for the selection of the most suitable generator design. This paper did not use optimization methods; the analysis was only supported by the K-index.

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Energy Behaviors of Prosumers in Example of Polish Households

Cited by 27 publications

References 139 publications

The Impact of Deep Decarbonization Policy on the Level of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the European Union

The Impact of Deep Decarbonization Policy on the Level of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the European Union

The Influence of the Global Energy Crisis on Energy Efficiency: A Comprehensive Analysis

Selecting the Best Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Design for Use in a Small Wind Turbine

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