Enabling Technologies for Sector Coupling: A Review on the Role of Heat Pumps and Thermal Energy Storage

Energies

Omais Abdur Rehman¹  Andrea Frazzica¹  Valeria Palomba¹  Luisa F. Cabeza² 

[1] Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate per l’Energia “Nicola Giordano”, CNR ITAE, 98126 Messina, Italy;GREiA Research Group, Universitat de Lleida, Pere de Cabrera s/n, 25001 Lleida, Spain;

关键词: heat pumps;    thermal energy storage;    multi-carrier systems;    energy systems;    sector coupling;   

DOI  :  10.3390/en14248195

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, current and future energy systems need to be made more efficient and sustainable. This change can be accomplished by increasing the penetration of renewable energy sources and using efficient technologies in energy generation systems. One way to improve the operation of the whole energy system is through the generation and end-use sector coupling. Power-to-heat energy conversion and storage technologies, in this view, are enabling technologies that can help in balancing and improving the efficiency of both thermal and electric grids. In the present paper, a comprehensive analysis of the role of heat pumps and thermal energy storage for sector coupling is presented. The main features of the analyzed technologies are presented in the context of smart electric grid, district heating and cooling and multi-carrier energy systems, and recent findings and developments are highlighted. Finally, the technical, social, and economic challenges in the adoption of investigated technologies are discussed.

【 授权许可】

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