Renewable Energy – Solutions for application in the communal energy infrastructure
This brochure contains a selection of successful renewable energy solutions suitable for a range of applications for local and national municipalities and economies. The main energy end-use sectors and the current state of the energy transition are briefly explained to provide readers with an understanding of the transformation of the greater energy system. The renewable energy technology options are explained, including their relevance and applications for municipalities. Finally, a selection of exemplary projects that have been successfully implemented in Europe, the Russian Federation and Central Asia, are included to demonstrate real applications and use-cases for renewable solutions. Renewable energies are cheap, clean and versatile.
This brochure contains a selection of successful renewable energy solutions suitable for a range of applications for local and national municipalities and economies. The main energy end-use sectors and the current state of the energy transition are briefly explained to provide readers with an understanding of the transformation of the greater energy system. The renewable energy technology options are explained, including their relevance and applications for municipalities. Finally, a selection of exemplary projects that have been successfully implemented in Europe, the Russian Federation and Central Asia, are included to demonstrate real applications and use-cases for renewable solutions. Renewable energies are cheap, clean and versatile.
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Application options<br />
<strong>Renewable</strong> <strong>energy</strong> sources are not only clean and cost-effective, but also versatile. This means that every<br />
municipality with its own <strong>in</strong>dividual needs can f<strong>in</strong>d a suitable solution <strong>–</strong> from heat<strong>in</strong>g a school to provid<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
reliable power supply <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustrial areas. The below graphic and follow<strong>in</strong>g technology descriptions help to<br />
identify <strong>the</strong> right solution. Exemplary projects are <strong>the</strong>n presented, start<strong>in</strong>g on page 24.<br />
Applications Utility scale Industry/Commercial Private household Off-grid<br />
W<strong>in</strong>d <strong>energy</strong><br />
Offshore<br />
Onshore<br />
Small w<strong>in</strong>d turb<strong>in</strong>es<br />
Hydropower<br />
Small hydropower<br />
Geo<strong>the</strong>rmal <strong>energy</strong><br />
Near-surface<br />
Solar <strong>energy</strong><br />
Photovoltaics<br />
Solar <strong>the</strong>rmal<br />
Bio<strong>energy</strong><br />
Biogas<br />
Solid biomass<br />
Applicable <strong>for</strong> Heat<strong>in</strong>g/cool<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Applicable <strong>for</strong> Heat<strong>in</strong>g/cool<strong>in</strong>g and electricity<br />
Source: dena study: Status and perspectives <strong>for</strong> renewable <strong>energy</strong> development <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> UNECE region
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