This study analyses how underground gas storage contributes to the resilience of the future European energy system in a context of evolving methane demand and increasing interactions between methane, electricity and hydrogen systems. This work provides a robust analytical basis for understanding the value of storage in future European energy pathways and under security-of-supply stress situations.

The modelling analysis carried out by Artelys focuses on the interdependencies between methane, electricity and hydrogen systems, the role of cross-vector flexibility options, and the contribution of storage to system resilience. The analysis relies on the Artelys Crystal Super Grid platform and models the European energy system at hourly resolution over full gas years, with a national geographical (gas) or bidding-zone (electricity) granularity. The analysis focuses on 2030 and 2040 horizons based on the TYNDP 2024 NT+ scenario, together with a deviation scenario designed to stress-test the system. Artelys also evaluated resilience under three security-of-supply stress conditions: a harsh winter, a LNG supply reduction, and a Norwegian supply reduction.

The study notably presents the evolution of the drivers of methane system flexibility needs (in particular methane final demand and gas-fired power generation profiles) and how this impacts UGS operation. Seasonal and short-term flexibility needs are quantified. The capacity role of UGS is analysed, taking into account the impact of storage level on withdrawal capacity.

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The first part of the study examines the benefits of a hybrid heat pump compared to an electric heat pump, with operational assumptions revised relative to the 2023 Forecast Report, as well as the impact of considering the link between domestic hot water and heating systems. The results show that, in a highly electrified scenario, installing hybrid heat pumps helps reduce constraints on flexibility needs, while being less costly at the community level and resulting in GHG emissions very close to those induced by the deployment of an air-to-water heat pump.

The second part of the study compares three scenarios that differ in terms of the level of electrification of the heating systems considered and the level of development of the biomethane sector. Among the configurations analyzed, the most favorable mix for the community is the most balanced scenario, which presents a significant but more moderate pace of electrification than the reference scenario and maintains a larger share of gas equipment, combined with greater development of biomethane and hybrid solutions. Furthermore, sensitivity analyses conducted on these scenarios show that a balanced mix is more resilient to the various uncertainties considered.

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The analysis has focused on four key technologies: heat pumps for buildings and industry, electric vehicles, and low-carbon steel production. The results show that in an ambitious electrification scenario, the additional savings achieved by reducing fossil fuel imports exceed the over-investments needed in technologies and the electricity system (production, storage, interconnections). In addition, the decrease in imports reduces exposure to price volatility on international markets, strengthening economic resilience.

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This second study focuses on the electricity supply for an isolated site. To this end, various supply options are being studied for the isolated village of Kaw in French Guiana: fossil fuels via a diesel generator, renewable energy via the installation of photovoltaic panels with batteries, or a hybrid system. The village of Kaw and the various associated means of production have been modelled using Artelys Crystal Super Grid software.

L’article Life cycle analysis of electricity storage use cases – Isolated site est apparu en premier sur Artelys.

This initial study focuses on the addition of photovoltaic panels for self-consumption, with or without an associated battery storage system, for a single building. The analysis is carried out for two types of buildings (a residential house or an office building) in different geographical areas (France, studied here on the Mediterranean coast – climate zone H3 –, Martinique and Réunion). This study is carried out in a comparative manner to better understand the effects of self-consumption with storage on different electrical systems. The impacts assessed are therefore those resulting from the addition of photovoltaics with or without storage, without seeking to quantify the environmental impacts of all the electricity consumed by the modelled building. In order to assess the impact of different production systems on the electrical system, Artelys modelled the electricity mixes for each geographical area and the buildings studied using Artelys Crystal Super Grid software.

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L’article Study to support the development of scenarios for EU-wide infrastructure planning and adequacy assessments est apparu en premier sur Artelys.

The literature review carried out by Artelys focuses on the challenges and risks associated with frequency stability in the electricity system, the definition of inertia, the specification of the physical quantities required to ensure this stability, the fundamentals determining inertia requirements and the definition of associated services. Artelys also analysed the foreseeable evolution of inertia requirements with the energy transition, as well as the existing inertia and fast reserve markets.

Artelys carried out this study with Tractebel ENGIE and Trinomics. Tractebel ENGIE conducted a technology review and a complementary assessment of inertia requirements. Trinomics analysed approaches to securing the supply of inertia and recovering the associated costs. A set of recommendations was formulated for DG ENER.

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Artelys has delivered a model-based analysis of hydrogen and methane infrastructure needs in the region, leveraging the multi-energy capabilities of the Artelys Crystal Super Grid software solution.

L’article The potential for renewable and low-carbon gas deployment and impact on enabling infrastructure development for the Baltic Sea Region est apparu en premier sur Artelys.

The aim of the study is to quantify the grid savings enabled by smart charging of electric vehicles by 2040. Recognizing Artelys’ expertise in modeling the impact of electric mobility on distribution grids, the Regulatory Assistance Project and the International Council on Clean Transportation commissioned our experts to develop an illustrative case study in order to quantify the benefits of an ambitious deployment of smart charging capabilities on the need for grid reinforcement. This work includes both detailed prospective modelling of the electric vehicle fleet and associated electricity demand, as well as modelling and simulation of the electricity distribution network.
 

L’article Savings from smart charging electric cars and trucks in Europe: A case study for France in 2040 – Technical Report est apparu en premier sur Artelys.

To support the European Commission, the aim of this project is to identify future investment requirements up to 2040 for energy infrastructure across each TEN-E infrastructure category, as well as for non-TEN-E electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure, in order to enable a decarbonised economy in the EU. It also evaluates the need for EU financial support and explores possible forms of EU funding to address the identified needs within the scope of this study’s assessment. Artelys has notably contributed to the analysis of the need for cross-border electricity infrastructure, storage assets directly connected to the electricity grid and for offshore electricity transmission infrastructure.

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