Profitability of local and remote renewable energy generation from the end-user and energy system perspectives in Finland

Abstract

This working paper describes work done in research project “Comprehensive development of nearly zero energy municipal service buildings” (COMBI) funded by the European Regional Development Fund, Business Finland and 37 companies. This working paper is the final report for the research task 4.4 “Effects of remote energy production on optimal system solutions”. COMBI-project focused on identifying and solving the main topics related the improving energy efficiency of municipal service buildings in Finland during the period when national requirements for nearly zero buildings were set to all new buildings. Aim of COMBI-project was to analyze the improvement of energy efficiency of municipal service buildings comprehensively in a way that also other requirements and goals set for them are fulfilled like healthy, moisture safety, long term durability and cost-effectiveness. The research task 4.4 aims to compare the profitability of local and remote renewable energy generation both form the end-user and system perspectives. COMBI-project was carried out by Tampere University, Aalto University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences between 2015 and 2018.