The 10th International Conference on Smart Energy Systems, held in Aalborg, Denmark, on 9-12 September, and co-organised by Aalborg University and Energy Cluster Denmark, marked a significant milestone for the development and implementation of smart energy systems. The conference brought together researchers and experts from the industry and business to contribute to further enhancing the knowledge of smart energy systems, 4th generation district heating, electricfication, electrofuels, and energy efficiency.
The Technoeconomics of Energy Systems laboratory (TEESlab) made notable contributions to this year’s event through presenting 2 scientific studies addressing decarbonization pathways based on energy modelling analysis.
In one of these studies, our senior colleague Dr. Vassilis Stavrakas, representing the Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy Foundation (IEECP), provided insights about the study entitled “Advancing integrated and smart renovation packages for efficient, sustainable, and inclusive energy use: A modelling analysis of real-life residential pilots across the European Union”, co-authored by Dimitris Papantonis, Dr. Vlasios Oikonomou, and Prof. Dr. Alexandros Flamos. This study is part of the EC-funded projects FORTESIE and RENOVERTY.
The presentation focused on providing robust data-driven insights and quantifications on the impacts of different renovation packages and identifying solutions adaptable to diverse contexts, while expediting their replication across different European Union’s member states. Key findings and remarks of the analysis include:
- In single-family houses building envelope upgrades are identified as the most beneficial solutions, while in multi-family houses installation of heat pumps is identified as the most beneficial solution.
- Coupling energy efficiency actions with renewable generation can offer significant benefits for households, while ensuring the economic viability of measures with higher upfront costs and enhance their attractiveness.
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Stay tuned for what’s coming next about our insightful remarks from Day 2 of the Conference!