Objectif
The ambition of this project is to enable the utilisation of the full potential of renewable energy (up to covering 100% of the energy demand on district level). In order to reach this goal, the E-hub concept is developed, which is crucial for the implementation of such a large share of renewables. An E-Hub is a physical cross point, similar to an energy station, in which energy and information streams are interconnected, and where the different forms of energy can be converted into each other and/or can be stored. The E-hub exchanges energy via the energy grids between the different actors (e.g. households, renewable energy plants, offices), who may be a consumer at one time, and a supplier at another time. The consumers and suppliers exchange information on their energy needs and energy production with the energy hub, the hub then distributes the energy available in the most efficient way. For proper matching of supply and demand, the E-hub uses conversion and storage of energy, as well as load shifting. The consumers and suppliers should be connected to this E-hub by means of bi-directional energy grids (low and/or high temperature heat grid, cold grid for cooling, electrical grid (AC and/or DC), gas grid (H2, biogas, syngas). The renewable energy may be generated locally (e.g. from PV on residences) or by centralised means (a geothermal plant or a large CHP located within the district that may be fuelled by biofuel or H2). The E-Hub concept holds for all types of energy flow, from heating and cooling to electricity, biogas and H2, and may connect not only households but also (electrical) cars, commercial buildings or industry. The aim of the proposed project is: to develop the e-hub as a system, to develop technologies that are necessary to realize the system, to develop business models in order to overcome institutional and financial barriers, and to demonstrate an E-hub in the form of a real situation and in a few case studies/feasibility studies.
Champ scientifique
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energy
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectrical engineeringpower engineeringelectric power distribution
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectrical engineeringpower engineeringelectric power generationcombined heat and power
- social scienceseconomics and businessbusiness and managementbusiness models
- engineering and technologyindustrial biotechnologybiomaterialsbiofuels
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Appel à propositions
FP7-2010-NMP-ENV-ENERGY-ICT-EeB
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CP - Collaborative project (generic)Coordinateur
2595 DA Den Haag
Pays-Bas
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Participants (18)
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20124 MILANO
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02044 VTT ESPOO
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1755 LE Petten
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16129 Genova
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28033 MADRID
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2400 Mol
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80686 Munchen
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02150 Espoo
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16126 Genova
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28514 NUEVO BAZTAN MADRID
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75008 Paris
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1000 BRUXELLES
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02 673 Warszawa
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1040 BRUXELLES
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8400 OOSTENDE
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20124 Milano
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SW15 1BN LONDON
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18055 ROSTOCK
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