Description and expected results
Description
SmartPV will investigate pilot net metering schemes for cost-effective PV implementation and higher grid penetration in Cyprus of distributed generation with the target of achieving a WIN WIN scenario for both consumers and energy utilities.
Expected results
- A metering tool validated and optimized using the data from the pilot sites. The tool will be made available to authorities/utilities in Cyprus and EU for optimizing grid operation methods.
- 300 pilot net-metering installations with remote data access, which will provide long-term data for monitoring consumption, production, and environmental conditions, as well as serve as focal points for promotional campaigns, and at the same time demonstrate RES benefits.
- Estimated reduction of about 1kg of CO2 per KWh of produced energy from the pilot sites compared to traditional diesel generators used in the Cypriot grid.
- Set of guidelines on optimal net metering policies in Cyprus to be distributed to public authorities, utilities, policy makers.
- At least 5000 stakeholders informed on PV and net metering benefits through dissemination.
- At least 3300 “smart” energy-conscious consumers indicating energy efficiency improvements
- Training of 300 consumers on net metering, energy saving practices, energy management.
- Boost in regional PV competitiveness reflected in indicative consumer numbers interested in adopting PV technology.
- A transnational collaborative network involving actors in the energy sector established with the aim of long-term information exchange on the performance of strategies to increase the share of PV electricity &on the use of AMI and system automation for efficient use of energy in buildings.
- A transfer of know-how & best practices between beneficiaries, target groups, key players, helping to strengthen cooperation networks targeting wide PV use.
- An optimum roll out of smart meters combined with green energy will be enabled.