We show that including distributed PV in a cost-optimal European energy system leads to a cost reduction of 1.4% for the power system, and 1.9–3.7% when the complete sector-coupled system is analyzed. This is because, although distributed PV has higher costs, the local production of power reduces the need for HV to LV power transfer.
The presence of heat pumps and battery electric vehicles on the distribution grid level within the system helps eliminate the need for home batteries. To conclude, distributed PV, although being more expensive than utility PV, help decrease total system cost for the energy system.
Detailed modeling of distributed PV in sector-coupled European energy system. Distributed PV reduces the total cost of the European energy system by 1.4–3.7%. Distributed PV reduces required reinforcement for distribution grid capacity. Distributed PV increases energy self-sufficiency for European regions.
The results show that the presence of distributed PV and distributed storage reduces total system cost. Assuming 1000 EUR/kW and 10% power losses in distribution grids, total system cost reduces by 1.4% when only the power sector is included and between 1.9 and 3.7% for the sector-coupled scenario.
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