Distributed Generation, Storage, Demand Response and Energy Efficiency as Alternatives to Grid Capacity Enhancement

Rahmatallah Poudineh, Tooraj Jamasb*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The need for investment in capital intensive electricity networks is on the rise in many countries. A major advantage of distributed resources is their potential for deferring investments in distribution network capacity. However, utilizing the full benefits of these resources requires addressing several technical, economic and regulatory challenges. A significant barrier pertains to the lack of an efficient market mechanism that enables this concept and also is consistent with business model of distribution companies under an unbundled power sector paradigm. This paper proposes a market-oriented approach termed as “contract for deferral scheme” (CDS). The scheme outlines how an economically efficient portfolio of distributed generation, storage, demand response and energy efficiency can be integrated as network resources to reduce the need for grid capacity and defer demand driven network investments.
Original languageEnglish
JournalEnergy Policy
Volume67
Issue numberApril
Pages (from-to)222-231
Number of pages10
ISSN0301-4215
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Distributed generation
  • Storage
  • Demand response
  • Investment deferral
  • Network regulation
  • Business model

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