Innovative Demand Side Management Solutions Exploring Incentives and Barriers for Demand Side Management Solutions at Shared Charging Infrastructure Sites for Heavyweight Vehicles
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A major part of the decarbonization efforts of society is related to the energy and
transport sectors. The energy sector is undergoing a transition to renewable sources
and at the same time Swedish electricity consumption is expected to double by 2045,
resulting in two challenges. First, there is a problematic, daily and seasonal, mismatch
between supply and demand due to intermittent renewable energy sources
and fluctuating demand. Second, the required expansion and reinforcement of the
grid is costly and may not be completed in time. When electrifying public transport,
involved actors need to adopt new ways of working to address these future
challenges in the energy system. Extending from the DREEMER-project, which
includes stakeholders in public transportation and shared charging infrastructure,
the thesis investigates the necessary incentives and potential barriers for actors to
take a more active role in supporting the local electricity grid at bus charging sites.
Furthermore, the thesis explores potential demand side management solutions and
what measures actors could take to increase participation in the local energy system.
The study began with a pre-study, followed by interviews with DREEMER-actors
who recommended additional respondents. This led to another round of interviews
with a technical focus. Simultaneously, a literature review on sharing economy concepts
and technical solutions was conducted. Financial returns are identified as a
necessary incentive, while environmental and social incentives are also recognized as
important. The results highlight four main barriers that need to be overcome: lack
of existing business models, regulatory barriers, uncertainty, and lack of knowledge.
The potential of demand side management solutions is discussed in relation to the
identified incentives and barriers.
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demand side management, charging infrastructure, sharing economy, business model, heavyweight transport, electrification, sustainable development