Pleasure is the profit - The adoption of solar PV systems by households in Finland

Karjalainen, Sami; Ahvenniemi, Hannele

doi:10.1016/j.renene.2018.10.011

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“…The study (Karjalainen & Ahvenniemi, 2019) focuses on solar PV adoption in Finland, where the adoption of solar systems is still at a low level. Twenty-eight semi-structured interviews were conducted to obtain an understanding of the experiences of Finnish pioneer households.…”

Section: Pv Development In the Worldmentioning

confidence: 99%

SWOT analysis of renewable energy sector in Mazowieckie Voivodeship (Poland): current progress, prospects and policy implications

Igliński

Skrzatek

Kujawski

et al. 2021

Environ Dev Sustain

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Renewable energy (RE) plays an increasingly important role in the economy of almost every country in the world. In order to examine the state of renewable energy (RE) in Mazowieckie Voivodeship (Poland), a literature review was carried out, anonymous surveys were conducted, a SWOT (Strenghts, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) and TOWS analysis were carried out and the potential of RE in Mazowieckie voivodship was estimated. The total capacity of all installations is equal to 712 MW. In recent months, number of prosumers have increased to 11,742 in the Voivodeship, and the capacity of their installations is estimated at 66 MW. Simplification of legal regulations and educating society is strongly recommended. Respondents in the survey and SWOT analysis on the future of the energy sector in Mazowieckie Voivodeship show that solar energy (35.5% of respondents) and wind energy (24.5% of respondents) have the greatest chances for the development. Development of the RE sector in the Voivodeship means new jobs, both in this sector and around it. Significant RE potential together with large project financing possibilities may cause Mazowieckie Voivodeship to be a leader in RE production in Poland. It is this Voivodeship (with its capital Warsaw) that can serve as an example of the energy transformation towards 100% RE.

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Section: Pv Development In the Worldmentioning

confidence: 99%

SWOT analysis of renewable energy sector in Mazowieckie Voivodeship (Poland): current progress, prospects and policy implications

Igliński

Skrzatek

Kujawski

et al. 2021

Environ Dev Sustain

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“…It is energy that today acts as the initiator of the progress of the world economy and occupies one of the first places, performing a key function in the economic, political, and social life of any state [7]. Decentralized energy production offers households significant potential to support the achievement of climate goals [8]. Therefore, this study is aimed at identifying the benefits and risks for countries with different levels of economic development and is valuable in the context of determining the possibilities of influencing the level of households' energy autonomy in the context of the global energy transition.…”

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Households’ Energy Autonomy: Risks or Benefits for a State?

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The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of households’ energy autonomy on a country’s energy independence level, to identify prospects and risks. To assess the economic efficiency of households’ energy autonomy, the study used a modeling method based on maximizing the net present value, determining the average notional cost of energy efficiency and the level of energy independence in 20 countries. Based on the analysis of the volumes of electricity consumption by households in the studied countries for the period 2000–2018, it was revealed that in developed and developing countries there is an increase in this indicator. Diagnostics of the investment attractiveness of the installation and operation of energy systems for households makes it possible to determine the boundaries of a possible increase in the level of their energy autonomy. The scientific novelty of the research is represented by the proposed methodological approach, which makes it possible to assess the level of energy dependence of countries, possible deviations, and an increase in households’ energy autonomy in relation to the risk limit of energy dependence. The proposed methodological approach allowed the authors to prove the positive impact of increasing households’ energy autonomy for most developed countries. The most positive effect is characteristic of the leading countries in fossil energy market.

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“…Customers can sell over-produced electricity to the grid and obtain some revenue. Nevertheless, in the market environment of Finland, electricity self-production is profitable only for self-consumption [1]. Self-production by using photovoltaic (PV) panels is becoming very popular, because the equipment for PV production is easy to purchase, the profit is sufficient in many cases, and it has been studied in much research (e.g., [2][3][4]).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Using Load Forecasting to Control Domestic Battery Energy Storage Systems

2020

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The profitability of domestic battery energy storage systems has been poor and this is the main barrier to their general use. It is possible to increase profitability by using multiple control targets. Market price-based electricity contracts and power-based distribution tariffs alongside storage of surplus photovoltaic energy make it possible to have multiple control targets in domestic use. The battery control system needs accurate load forecasting so that its capacity can be utilized in an optimally economical way. This study shows how the accuracy of short-term load forecasting affects cost savings by using batteries. The study was conducted by simulating actual customers’ load profiles with batteries utilized for different control targets. The results of the study show that knowledge of customers’ load profiles (i.e., when high and low peaks happen) is more important that actual forecast accuracy, as measured by error criteria. In many cases, the load forecast based on customers’ historical load data and the outdoor temperature is sufficient to be used in the control system, but in some cases a more accurate forecast can give better cost savings.

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Pleasure is the profit - The adoption of solar PV systems by households in Finland

Cited by 68 publications

References 68 publications

SWOT analysis of renewable energy sector in Mazowieckie Voivodeship (Poland): current progress, prospects and policy implications

SWOT analysis of renewable energy sector in Mazowieckie Voivodeship (Poland): current progress, prospects and policy implications

Households’ Energy Autonomy: Risks or Benefits for a State?

Using Load Forecasting to Control Domestic Battery Energy Storage Systems

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