Table 5 Renewables/power-based heat generation

From: Radical transformation pathway towards sustainable electricity via evolutionary steps

Technology

Type

Abbr.

Inputs

Output

Additional

Solar thermal

Utility-scale CSP

RCSP

Min and max capacity limits

DNI profile in [kWh/m2]

Optimal installed capacity

Heat generation profile

 

Residential heat collector

RRSH

Min and max capacity limits

Capacity factors profile

Electrical heating

District heat

TDHR

Min and max capacity limits

Energy conversion efficiency

Optimal installed capacity

Heat generation profile

 

Indiv. heat

THHR

Heat pump

District heat

TDHP

Min and max capacity limits

Energy conversion efficiency

Optimal installed capacity

Heat generation profile

 

Indiv. heat

THHP