The Nordic region has sufficient renewable energy source (RES) potential to develop a fully carbon neutral electricity system. Under further utilization of RES, the electrification of the transport sector and partly of the heating sector by large scale deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) and heat pumps (HP) can offer possibilities for balancing and storage of electricity to cope with variability in load and RES production.
The project is to investigate the impact and potential of electrification of transport and part of the heating sector in Nordic region. The constraints of transport sector, heating sector and the power grid will be analyzed. The feasibility of combining the schedule management and ancillary service provision will be investigated by using the prognosis of ancillary service prices.
The project is to provide knowledge and understanding to decision makers and actors in the power industry about the possible carbon neutral future for an integrated Nordic power system in 2050.
Project co-funded by
Nordic Energy Research I To be completed: 2015