Mapping the potential for decentralized energy generation based on renewable energy sources in the Republic of Croatia |
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Authors: | Daniel R. Schneider Neven Duić Željko Bogdan |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Energy, Power Engineering and Environment, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, I. Lu?i?a 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;2. Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund of the Republic of Croatia, V. Nazora 50, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia |
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Abstract: | There are regions in the Republic of Croatia (underdeveloped, devastated by war, depopulated, as well as islands and mountainous areas) which are still disconnected from the electricity network or where the current network capacity is insufficient. In addition, these regions have good renewable energy potential. Since the decentralized energy generation (DEG) covers a broad range of technologies, including many renewable energy technologies (RET) that provide small-scale power at sites close to the users, this concept could be of interest for these locations. This paper identifies the areas in Croatia where such systems could be applied. Consideration is given to geographical locations as well as possible applications. Wind, hydro, solar photovoltaic, geothermal, and biomass conversion systems were analyzed from a technological and economic point of view. Since the renewable energy sources (RES) data for Croatia are rather scarce, the intention was to give a survey of the present situation and an estimate of future potential for DEG based on RES. The energy potential (given as capacity and energy capability) and production costs were calculated on a regional basis and per type of RET. Finally, the RES cost–supply curves for 2006 and 2010 are given. |
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Keywords: | Energy planning Renewable energy sources Decentralized energy generation |
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