Smart electrification of end-use sectors: benefits for distribution grids.

Abstract

This study aims to inform relevant stakeholders about the benefits that smart electrification strategies can bring to energy systems. The objective is to quantify these benefits for a distribution grid that serves electricity to a residential area. The analysis demonstrates how harnessing flexibility from distributed energy resources allow grids to be better prepared for a largely electrified future. This implies, on the one hand, the reduction of grid losses that are proportional to the electricity currents, and, on the other hand, the deferral of grid investments. These benefits require quantitative assessment to better assess such benefits for each context.