Challenges on the pathway to climate neutrality: insights from district heating systems in Serbia

IF 3.8 3区经济学 Q3 ENERGY & FUELS

Utilities Policy Pub Date : 2025-06-28 DOI:10.1016/j.jup.2025.102002

Marija Živković , Boban Pavlović , Dejan Ivezić , Miloš Tanasijević , Dejan Stojanović

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Abstract

The building sector's primary energy consumption is dedicated to heating, making it crucial for the energy system transformation. Serbian district heating systems heavily rely on natural gas, with minimal integration of renewable energy, despite technological maturity. A survey of representatives from Serbian district heating companies identified the barriers to integrating renewable energy. Results show that obstacles depend on the system size and renewable energy source. The study utilized these findings to evaluate the feasibility of a 100 % renewable-based district heating system, concluding that large-sized systems (with a nominal thermal power of more than 100 MW) will face significant challenges in transitioning.

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气候中和道路上的挑战：来自塞尔维亚区域供热系统的见解

建筑部门的一次能源消耗主要用于供暖，因此对能源系统转型至关重要。塞尔维亚的区域供热系统严重依赖天然气，尽管技术成熟，但可再生能源的整合程度最低。对塞尔维亚地区供热公司代表进行的一项调查确定了整合可再生能源的障碍。结果表明，障碍取决于系统规模和可再生能源。该研究利用这些发现来评估100%基于可再生能源的区域供热系统的可行性，并得出结论，大型系统（标称热功率超过100兆瓦）将在过渡中面临重大挑战。

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Utilities Policy ENERGY & FUELS-ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

CiteScore

6.80

自引率

10.00%

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审稿时长

66 days

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