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PPC Energie and the Ministry of Energy test an integrated solution with photovoltaic panels and battery energy storage in a residential building in Bucharest
PPC Energie has implemented an integrated energy solution using photovoltaic panels and battery storage on a residential building in Sector 6 of Bucharest. This pilot project, conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Energy, aims to test the real-world functionality of such an installation in a common type of urban community in Romania.
*”I envision an energy system achieving the 3Ds: decarbonization, digitalization, and decentralization. Initiatives like this help us reach that goal. Our objective is to provide all electricity consumers in our country the opportunity to benefit from renewable energy, whether living in houses or apartment buildings. This will lead to lower bills and a cleaner environment.
Today, we are testing a concept that will help us create legislation for energy communities, our next objective. We will analyze the data collected during this pilot program, develop models, and translate our findings into coherent laws tailored to the realities and specifics of our country instead of adopting unsuitable legislation from elsewhere.
Residential buildings in Bucharest and other large cities in Romania represent untapped resources for energy production. The rooftops of these structures can be transformed into energy production platforms by installing photovoltaic panels.
By harnessing solar energy and creating energy communities, residents can cover a significant portion of their electricity consumption for homes, shared spaces (elevators, stairwell lighting), or even public infrastructure in the neighborhood.
We are also launching the ‘Urban Up’ program for public debate today, through which we aim to allocate 150 million lei to homeowners’ associations for installing photovoltaic panels and battery storage systems. Locally produced energy is much cheaper than energy purchased from the grid. We aim to help apartment residents reduce their bills.”*
“The goal of such an integrated solution of photovoltaic panels and battery storage is to lower utility costs by using locally produced electricity for shared spaces, reduce CO2 emissions, and thereby improve the quality of life. In collaboration with the Ministry of Energy, we will monitor electricity consumption patterns within the micro-community, examining both daytime consumption and energy supplied from the batteries later. This data will help shape future initiatives and provide customers with energy-efficient solutions tailored to their needs,” said Ionuț Dună, General Manager of PPC Energie and PPC Energie Muntenia.
The installation set up by PPC Energie includes photovoltaic panels with a total capacity of approximately 10 kWp and batteries with a storage capacity of 5 kWh. It was installed on the roof of a ten-story building in the Drumul Taberei area, equipped with smart meters for both shared spaces and individual apartments. Smart meters for shared spaces were connected to the photovoltaic system’s inverter.
The 24 photovoltaic panels, each with a capacity of 410Wp, are expected to produce approximately 12 MWh/year. The energy will be used to light the shared spaces of one staircase and power the elevator.
A prerequisite for developing an energy community is smart metering. The smart meters installed in the residential building targeted by the pilot project were provided by the distribution operator in Bucharest, following an implementation calendar approved by the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE).
Between 2018 and 2023, PPC Energie, as an AFM-authorized installer, installed photovoltaic solutions with a total capacity of nearly 3,200 kW for approximately 900 residential customers. On the business side, PPC Energie’s portfolio includes projects implemented for companies in sectors such as food, retail, logistics centers, shopping malls, and office buildings.
PPC Energie and PPC Energie Muntenia are leading electricity supply companies in Romania, serving approximately 3 million residential, corporate, and institutional customers. Through a network of 81 modern stores, the companies meet the needs of today’s consumers, focused on energy savings, efficiency, and sustainability. PPC Energie’s portfolio also includes value-added products and services that offer customers comfort and safety.
02.12.2024 / Editor, Andreea Dragan
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