Community-Based Adoption and Diffusion of Micro-Grids: Analysis of the Italian Case with Agent-Based Model
Authored by Francesco Pasimeni
Date Published: 2019
DOI: 10.18564/jasss.3950
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Platforms:
C++
LSD (Laboratory for Simulation Development)
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Model Code URLs:
https://www.comses.net/codebase-release/b6e7c975-2547-403d-bc7f-b2d2e4d5adc0/
Abstract
The electricity generation and distribution system in many developed
economies is based primarily on the centralised grid. However, there is
a need to shift from this traditional system to a newly more
decentralised electricity system. This paper explores possible scenarios
of adoption and diffusion of Micro-Grids (MGs) in Italy. An agent-based
model is formulated to simulate the diffusion process as function of
regional factors, subsidies and people's attitude. It assumes that MGs
are purchased directly by communities of neighbours, which benefit from
cost sharing. Results show high dependence of the diffusion process on
regional factors: electricity demand, renewable potential and
population. The model confirms that subsidies boost diffusion, mainly
when they are regional-based rather than national-based. Higher green
attitude accelerates diffusion and reduces environmental impact of the
electricity system.
Tags
Agent-based model
Innovation Diffusion
Economics
Policy
systems
distributed generation
Energy
Energy transition
Attitude
Markets
Vehicles
Benefits
Micro-grids