Pancevo BigSolar
Panĉevo BigSolar
Technical Specifications & Special Features
- Collector area35,000 m²
- Buffer storage150,000 m³
- CO2-savings6,333 t/a
- Emission factor227 kg CO2/MWh
Paving the way for BigSolar in Western Balkan
Utilities are forced to reduce fossil fuel consumption and ultimately to decarbonize its heat generation. The local operator is forced to pay penalties as their natural gas demand eceeds contractual agreements. Patch operation of fossil-fired boilers are highly cost intensive in contrary to steady operation.
To cover all risks of Panĉevo district heating, the collaboration under the umbrella of the EBRD program ReDEWeB* between SOLID and the local utility led to a comprehensive evaluation for implementing a BigSolar system.
The specific framework conditions and individual stakeholders’ needs were comprehensively evaluated. Different concept solutions were fed with a dynamicsimulation based sensitivity analysis by also consideringpotential available land nearby. BigSolar has shown to be integrated straight forward into the existing district heating supply system.
The results show an attractive decarbonized option for a strategic renewable energy supply. In the next phase of the project SOLID proceeds with a detailed feasibility study as basis for starting the a detailed engineering process. As added value, BigSolar in Panĉevo has the potential to be a lighthouse project in Western Balkan countries leading to significant CO2-reduction in district heating. The customer received a tailor-made, feasible, competitive and green solution, which additionally reduces the variable OPEX of natural gas consumption.
*Renewable District Energy in the Western Balkans
“Since we are already using minimal solar thermal for district heating, we are convinced in this technology. BigSolar has the potential to do both, optimize and decarbonize our overall district heating supply system.”
Citation of technical director of Panĉevo district heating company
Simplified schematic drawing of BigSolar concept with absorption heat pump including flue gas condensation and techno-economic optimum dimensions as well as energy flows
Simplified schematic drawing of BigSolar concept with absorption heat pump including flue gas condensation and techno-economic optimum dimensions as well as energy flows
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