Energy infrastructure needs to evolve to integrate a higher share of renewable energy. Research is needed to study future energy networks, able to integrate decentralized and time variable supply sources in order to dispatch green energy carriers, such as electricity, hydrogen and renewable heat in final uses. Research on future carbon dioxide networks is also needed.
In particular, district heating systems provide competitive advantages in densely populated areas by utilizing diverse sources and efficient plants for heating and hot water production. They enable the exploitation of renewable and waste heat, heat pumps fed by renewable electivity as well as simultaneous thermal-electric cogeneration, reducing fuel consumption and emissions. In addition, proper innovation of gas grids provides significant advantages in terms of energy savings and decarbonization of industrial sector.
This research aims to develop models for simulating and optimizing large energy networks in a framework of grid interconnection, considering design and operations. It involves integrating technologies for energy production, storage and conversion, as well as incorporating energy fluxes and demand-response strategies. Models will analyze network topology, system management, operations, distributed sources and storage capacity. Real-time connection with control systems and the development of fast modeling tools towards digital twin are prioritized.
Referenti:
Prof. Vittorio Verda
Prof. Elisa Guelpa
Prof. Pierluigi Leone
Link: https://www.denerg.polito.it/it/la_ricerca/gruppi_di_ricerca/gruppo_di_ricerca_m3es