Detailed modeling of distributed PV in sector-coupled European energy system. Distributed PV reduces the total cost of the European energy system by 1.4–3.7%. Distributed PV reduces required reinforcement for distribution grid capacity. Distributed PV increases energy self-sufficiency for European regions.
Here, we propose an empirical approach to investigate the determinants of the global distribution of PV facilities, linking actual locations of ∼10 000 utility-scale (median capacity 12 MWp) PV facilities across the globe to physical, geographical, infrastructure and ecological determinants.
We show that including distributed PV in a cost-optimal European energy system leads to a cost reduction of 1.4% for the power system, and 1.9–3.7% when the complete sector-coupled system is analyzed. This is because, although distributed PV has higher costs, the local production of power reduces the need for HV to LV power transfer.
Conclusions We were able to explain the distribution of utility-scale PV facilities across the globe with relatively high accuracy, using a suite of relevant determinants (distance to roads and electricity grid, travel time, slope, elevation, protected status, irradiation, and land cover types).
Here, we propose an empirical approach to investigate the determinants of the global distribution of PV facilities, linking actual locations of ∼10 000 utility-scale (median capacity 12 MWp)
Distributed PV reduces the total cost of the European energy system by 1.4–3.7%. Distributed PV reduces required reinforcement for distribution grid capacity. Distributed PV increases
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