Skaloumpakas Panagiotis, Sarmas Elissaios, Rachmanidis Michalis, Marinakis Vangelis
Decision Support Systems Laboratory, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
Sci Rep. 2024 Apr 5;14(1):8038. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-57471-7.
Renewable energy valleys (REVs) represent a transformative concept poised to reshape global energy landscapes. These comprehensive ecosystems transition regions from conventional energy sources to sustainable, self-reliant hubs for renewable energy generation, distribution, and consumption. At their core, REVs integrate advanced information and communication technology (ICT), interoperable digital solutions, social innovation processes, and economically viable business models. They offer a vision of decentralized, low-carbon landscapes accessible to all, capable of meeting local energy demands year-round by harnessing multiple renewable energy sources (RES) and leveraging energy storage technologies. This paper provides an overview of the key components and objectives of REVs, including digital integration through advanced ICT technologies and open digital solutions that enable the seamless management of RES within the REV. The social innovation aspect via the REV's active communities is also examined, encouraging their participation in the co-design, implementation, and benefit-sharing of renewable energy solutions. In addition, business viability through sustainable business models central to the REV framework is proposed, ensuring affordability and accessibility to all stakeholders. The paper presents a case study of Crete, showcasing how the REV idea can work in real life. Crete utilizes various energy sources to become energy-independent, lower carbon emissions, and enhance system resilience. Advanced energy storage technologies are employed to ensure supply and demand balance within the REV. Situated on the picturesque island of Crete, Greece, it is pioneering the establishment of a Renewable Energy Valley 'Living Lab' (REV-Lab), integrating Community Energy Labs (CELs) as innovation hubs. This initiative exemplifies the REV model, striving to create a digitalized, distributed, and low-carbon landscape accessible to all residents throughout the year.
可再生能源谷（REVs）代表了一个具有变革性的概念，有望重塑全球能源格局。这些综合性生态系统将地区从传统能源转变为可持续、自给自足的可再生能源生产、分配和消费中心。可再生能源谷的核心是整合先进的信息通信技术（ICT）、可互操作的数字解决方案、社会创新流程和经济上可行的商业模式。它们提供了一种分散式、低碳格局的愿景，所有人都能使用，通过利用多种可再生能源（RES）和利用储能技术，能够全年满足当地能源需求。本文概述了可再生能源谷的关键组成部分和目标，包括通过先进的ICT技术和开放数字解决方案进行数字整合，从而实现可再生能源谷内可再生能源的无缝管理。还研究了通过可再生能源谷活跃社区实现的社会创新方面，鼓励他们参与可再生能源解决方案的共同设计、实施和利益共享。此外，还提出了通过可再生能源谷框架核心的可持续商业模式实现商业可行性，确保所有利益相关者都能负担得起并使用。本文介绍了克里特岛的案例研究，展示了可再生能源谷的理念在现实生活中如何发挥作用。克里特岛利用各种能源实现能源独立、降低碳排放并增强系统弹性。采用先进的储能技术以确保可再生能源谷内的供需平衡。位于希腊风景如画的克里特岛上，它正在率先建立一个可再生能源谷“生活实验室”（REV-Lab），将社区能源实验室（CELs）整合为创新中心。这一举措体现了可再生能源谷模式，努力创造一个全年所有居民都能使用的数字化、分布式和低碳格局。
