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System Optimization

Energy system optimization involves strategic planning and management of the available energy resources to efficiently meet the energy demands while minimizing the costs, emissions, and/or network peaks. At SPF we have developed a framework optihood (https://optihood.readthedocs.io) for both system size optimization during planning/expansion of districts and smart control of existing energy systems. Optihood is a versatile solution that can be applied to a range of energy sectors (electricity, heat and fuel) and includes sector coupling. It also offers multi-objective optimization capabilities. Furthermore, our ongoing active development of optihood allows us to add specific extensions and provide solutions tailored to the project needs.

We answer questions such as:

  • How could we expand an existing district heating (DH) network?
  • Could one integrate more customers in an existing DH?
  • What would be the benefits of installing a storage?
  • What would be the optimum operation strategies for example to charge/discharge storages or to run a heating system?
  • What would a net-zero energy system of a country (CH) look like given certain constraints?

Example projects are:

  • SolHOOD, in which we develop smart planning methods and control strategies for solar neighborhoods.
  • OptimEase, investigates energetic optimization of groups of buildings (taking advantage of the benefits that can be gained from their synergies) as opposed to focusing on the optimal solutions for individual buildings.
  • DecenTGrids focuses on the use of decentral storages for energy management in thermal grids.

We also work on consultancy projects with industry partners.

Dr. Neha Dimri

SPF Institut für Solartechnik Projektleiterin SPF

+41 58 257 41 51 neha.dimri@ost.ch

Dr. Alex Hobé

SPF Institut für Solartechnik Projektleiter SPF

+41 58 257 13 39 alex.hobe@ost.ch