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Smart Sector Integration

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Smart Sector Integration plays an essential role in the decarbonisation process. As such, the European Commission is developing a dedicated communication in the scope of the European Green Deal implementation.

To accelerate the European decarbonisation towards carbon neutrality, this integration should involve different sectors and not be limited only to the power one. Renewable heat solutions, namely solar thermal has also an important role In this context. There are several solar thermal examples that can exemplify this role, either on the building sector, on industrial process heat or district heating one, often enhanced with thermal energy storage (TES).

Find more on the Commission website here.

The role of Solar Thermal

In the context of smart sector integration, thermal storage has a key role to play being it a technology (and policy). In large scale applications a thermal storage pit can help in coping with grid and flexibility issue on a broader level. It’s relevant the example of Denmark where solar thermal and wind productions are coupled in an optimum way through a thermal storage pit to cope with the seasonal needs and availabilities of the two renewable sources. Another interesting case is the combination with heat pumps that boost the efficiency of both the solar thermal and the heat pump systems, can alleviate the burden on the electrical network and of other renewables generation.

Digital tools and innovations

Digitalisation and the use of breakthrough technologies can also contribute to the integration of renewable energy with other sources in order to phase out fossil fuels. Smart meters and smart appliances can provide more control to citizens to manage their energy consumption, and data monitoring support to anticipate peak hours. More information also means a better understanding of energy solutions for individuals and companies looking for ways to take part in the energy transition.

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Solar heat for cooling in Graz

By Manon RousselIn Public, SSI

Double use of solar thermal energy The solar thermal collectors were installed on an additional roof above the parking garage...

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Scandic Hotel Lerkendal
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Scandic Hotel Lerkendal

By Manon RousselIn SSI

Energy efficient hotel in Norway  The Scandic Hotel Lerkendal in Norway was built with a strong focus on environment and energy efficiency. With a total area...

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Sakarinmäki school
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Sakarinmäki school

By Manon RousselIn SSI

Energy efficient school in Finland  This school in Finland’s energy consumption is supplied by 80% of renewable energy sources. The school organized workshops to...

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Vojens district heating
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Vojens district heating

By Manon RousselIn SSI

Seasonal heat storage improvements in Denmark  Over the last year, Danish companies managed to improve the cost and efficiency of seasonal pit heat...

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Onnelanpolku nursing home
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Onnelanpolku nursing home

By Manon RousselIn SSI

Near zero energy nursing home in Finland  The nursing home, built in 2013, is a so called near zero energy building. Onnelanpolku is...

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Elderly residence in Malaga
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Elderly residence in Malaga

By Manon RousselIn SSI

PVT system in Spain  The Spanish company Abora is locally producing PVT panels in order to achieve high solar fractions by using...

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Hybrid systems in Spain
4. May 202015. May 2020

Hybrid systems in Spain

By Manon RousselIn SSI

Self-sufficient energy house in La Hoya de Huesca   Enedef started producing its first PVT systems Ecomesh in 2014 then Ecovolt, a non-covered unit, in 2018. Recently, the...

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Villach city
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Villach city

By Manon RousselIn SSI

Micro heating network in Austria The construction of a micro-grid for the heating and hot water supply of 14 houses...

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Simmering district heating
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Simmering district heating

By Manon RousselIn SSI

Water heating network in Vienna  The main power plant in Simmering in Vienna’s 11th district is divided in two district heating production units:...

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Helios project
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Helios project

By Manon RousselIn SSI

Storage project in Graz In 2017, Energie Graz implemented the HELIOS project in cooperation with the city of Graz and Holding...

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Mürzzuschlag district heating
20. April 202021. April 2020

Mürzzuschlag district heating

By Manon RousselIn SSI

Integration of solar thermal in district heating network  The Mürzzuschlag district heating heat requirement of 25 GWh is met by three sources:...

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Solar district heating systems in Denmark
20. April 202020. April 2020

Solar district heating systems in Denmark

By Manon RousselIn SSI

Large scale district heating network In 2007, the first solar heating plant was made in combination with natural gas-fired cogeneration...

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