Italian power emergency energy storage module

What is a simplified model of the Italian power sector?

A simplified model of the Italian power sector is implemented with only batteries as new energy storage option. Moreover, the model period is set from 2021 to 2040. These two simplifications have been made to limit the model's complexity and avoid excessive computational effort.

What resources does Italy use to produce electricity?

The Italian context At present, the Italian electricity supply strongly relies on fossil power plants, which exploit resources such as coal, oil, natural gas and non renewable industrial and municipal waste [ 41 ].

How can OSeMOSYS improve long-term planning of the Italian power sector?

In this work, an updated version of the OSeMOSYS tool is used to perform an optimal long-term planning of the Italian power sector. A time series clustering approach is applied, considering time varying input data, such as the time series related to VRES capacity factors and electricity demand.

How has the Italian power system evolved from 2021 to 2050?

Long-term evolution of the Italian power system from 2021 to 2050. Updated OSeMOSYS modeling framework with inclusion of time series clustering. Role of VRES and storage facilities in decarbonizing the Italian power sector. High VRES penetration determines 87 % of CO 2 emission reduction.

How much electricity does Italy need a year?

The annual electricity demand in Italy was about 319.9 TWh in 2021, with a higher load in the summer season, as shown in Fig. 1. An increase in the electricity demand is assumed from 2021 to 2030 based on the Italian National Trends [ 63 ].

Do energy storage facilities promote energy systems based on VREs?

On the electricity production side, a VRES share of 74.6 % by 2050 is planned, while the remainder is divided between hydropower (20.1 %) and gas-based technologies (5.3 %). Furthermore, this analysis highlights the key role of energy storage facilities in promoting energy systems strongly based on VRES.