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<p>This article evaluates the feasibility of using electrode boiler in grid ancillary services and district heating scenarios. Electrode boilers in the context of electricity grid management can be considered as a relatively new technology. This study assesses the technical and economic viability of electrode boiler by considering various factors such as energy demand, technical feasibility, economic viability, and regulatory market conditions. The simplified mathematical model has been developed for simulation of electrode boiler use for grid services and heat production. The results have shown that electrode boiler have the potential to be a cost-effective solution for heating and grid balancing services in certain scenarios. However, it may not be applicable or economically viable in all situations or regions; thus, further research and development is needed to fully realize their potential.</p>
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This article evaluates the feasibility of using electrode boiler in grid ancillary services and district heating scenarios. Electrode boilers in the context of electricity grid management can be considered as a relatively new technology. This study assesses the technical and economic viability of electrode boiler by considering various factors such as energy demand, technical feasibility, economic viability, and regulatory market conditions. The simplified mathematical model has been developed for simulation of electrode boiler use for grid services and heat production. The results have shown that electrode boiler have the potential to be a cost-effective solution for heating and grid balancing services in certain scenarios. However, it may not be applicable or economically viable in all situations or regions; thus, further research and development is needed to fully realize their potential.

The Role of Decentralized Electrode Boiler in Ancillary Services and District Heating: a Feasibility Assessment

Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences

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This article evaluates the feasibility of using electrode boiler in grid ancillary services and district heating scenarios. Electrode boilers in the context of...

The Role of Decentralized Electrode Boiler in Ancillary Services and District Heating: a Feasibility Assessment

Published Online: Sep 29, 2023

Page range: 32 - 42

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/lpts-2023-0029

Keywords
Balancing markets, CHP, electrode boiler, heat and power production

© 2023 K. Gicevskis et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

The Role of Decentralized Electrode Boiler in Ancillary Services and District Heating: a Feasibility Assessment

Published Online: Sep 29, 2023

Page range: 32 - 42

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/lpts-2023-0029

KeywordsBalancing markets, CHP, electrode boiler, heat and power production

© 2023 K. Gicevskis et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Balancing markets, CHP, electrode boiler, heat and power production