Improving the Degree of Autarky of a 16 House Neighbourhood in the Netherlands - A case study

Abstract

In this work we investigate the possibility to operate an existing neighbourhood in the Netherlands in a “soft-islanded” (near autarkic) way. For this, a multi-energy system, including optimal control, is modelled using PV panels, a combined heat and power generator and 6 kWh of battery storage per household. By utilizing the synergies between electricity, heat and bio-gas, the system provides a good solution to relieve stress on electricity grids within the context of the energy transition. Simulation studies show that the envisioned system, with control, is able to reach a Degree of Autarky of 91% for the energy consumption.