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Journal of Energy : Energija, Vol. 72. No. 4., 2023.

Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.37798/2023724476

Local Aggregator Enhanced Possibilities Coupling Energy Savings and Demand Response Activations

Leila Luttenberger Marić orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-6035-202X ; Končar - Digital Ltd., Zagreb, Croatia *
Donata Borić ; Končar - Digital Ltd., Zagreb, Croatia
Hrvoje Keko orcid id orcid.org/0000-0001-9454-0312 ; Končar - Digital Ltd., Zagreb, Croatia
Juan Antonio Aranda Uson ; Fundacion Circe Centro de Investigacion de Recursos y Consumos Energeticos (CIRCE), Zaragoza, Spain
Mateo Kirinčić orcid id orcid.org/0009-0003-0823-7184 ; Smart Island Krk Ltd., Krk, Croatia

* Corresponding author.

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Abstract

This paper explores the role of energy communities and local flexibility aggregators in decentralized and decarbonized energy systems. Challenges in the technical and regulatory frameworks of aggregators, with an emphasis on data collection issues, are identified. This work focuses on the essential considerations of coupling long-term energy savings and short-term flexibility activations within a unified program. The paper highlights potential conflicts in optimization goals and emphasizes the necessity for a clear and user-friendly communication between aggregators or energy communities and consumers in order to maintain consumer engagement. The importance of accessible applications for consumer engagement is stressed, with a prioritization of semantic data integration over increased sampling frequency. Sustainable business models are argued for, centred on consistent monitoring of energy savings. Not all consumers are comfortable with in-depth data analysis. The paper suggests the adoption of user-friendly applications for straightforward program monitoring. Emphasis is placed on meaningful data interpretation through semantic integration, rather than a mere increase in data sampling frequency. The argument supports sustainable business models that prioritize consistent monitoring of energy savings and flexibility over reliance on large datasets with limited analytical value. In conclusion, the paper contributes insights into user-centric approaches for sustainable energy communities, emphasizing the integration of long-term energy savings and short-term flexibility within a coherent program.

Keywords

aggregator; demand side flexibility; energy savings; monitoring and verification; data collection

Hrčak ID:

315537

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/315537

Publication date:

29.2.2024.

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