Innovation in Energy Saving: Application for the Optimization of Consumption and the Integration of Photovoltaic Energy
Nowadays, due to the considerable increase in energy demand, the reduction of CO<sub>2</sub> emissions, the increase in energy efficiency and the lack of knowledge of the population in the current electricity system, both at residential and industrial levels, the need to implement measur...
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| author | Celia Tena-Pintado Vicente A. Román-Galeano Dorotea Dimitrova-Angelova Diego Carmona-Fernández Juan Félix González-González |
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| description | Nowadays, due to the considerable increase in energy demand, the reduction of CO<sub>2</sub> emissions, the increase in energy efficiency and the lack of knowledge of the population in the current electricity system, both at residential and industrial levels, the need to implement measures that promote the common benefit of society has arisen. Photovoltaic energy has been gaining importance as a sustainable alternative to traditional energy sources, especially in Spain, where it is one of the most advantageous options thanks to its geographical location. In order to help consumers at household, SME or industrial levels to understand the complex electricity market, a new tool designed to optimize savings is presented. This application analyzes individual consumption patterns in detail and proposes savings strategies based on both tariffs and the implementation of solar photovoltaic installations. By integrating actual consumption data and PV generation estimations, the tool generates different customized scenarios, allowing the user to minimize their costs. The results of this study underline the importance of adopting renewable energy solutions, offering practical ideas for both policy makers and consumers. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ea892c3aa8194c6fb8bbb2cb09c7d4142025-08-20T03:08:43ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-03-01157349310.3390/app15073493Innovation in Energy Saving: Application for the Optimization of Consumption and the Integration of Photovoltaic EnergyCelia Tena-Pintado0Vicente A. Román-Galeano1Dorotea Dimitrova-Angelova2Diego Carmona-Fernández3Juan Félix González-González4Department of Applied Physic, School of Industrial Engineering, University of Extremadura, Avda. Elvas s/n, 06006 Badajoz, SpainDepartment of Applied Physic, School of Industrial Engineering, University of Extremadura, Avda. Elvas s/n, 06006 Badajoz, SpainDepartment of Applied Physic, School of Industrial Engineering, University of Extremadura, Avda. Elvas s/n, 06006 Badajoz, SpainDepartment of Electric, Electronic and Automatic Engineering, School of Industrial Engineering, University of Extremadura, Avda. Elvas s/n, 06006 Badajoz, SpainDepartment of Applied Physic, School of Industrial Engineering, University of Extremadura, Avda. Elvas s/n, 06006 Badajoz, SpainNowadays, due to the considerable increase in energy demand, the reduction of CO<sub>2</sub> emissions, the increase in energy efficiency and the lack of knowledge of the population in the current electricity system, both at residential and industrial levels, the need to implement measures that promote the common benefit of society has arisen. Photovoltaic energy has been gaining importance as a sustainable alternative to traditional energy sources, especially in Spain, where it is one of the most advantageous options thanks to its geographical location. In order to help consumers at household, SME or industrial levels to understand the complex electricity market, a new tool designed to optimize savings is presented. This application analyzes individual consumption patterns in detail and proposes savings strategies based on both tariffs and the implementation of solar photovoltaic installations. By integrating actual consumption data and PV generation estimations, the tool generates different customized scenarios, allowing the user to minimize their costs. The results of this study underline the importance of adopting renewable energy solutions, offering practical ideas for both policy makers and consumers.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/7/3493optimization toolelectricity tariffsenergy efficiencyphotovoltaic energyCO<sub>2</sub> emissions reduction |
| spellingShingle | Celia Tena-Pintado Vicente A. Román-Galeano Dorotea Dimitrova-Angelova Diego Carmona-Fernández Juan Félix González-González Innovation in Energy Saving: Application for the Optimization of Consumption and the Integration of Photovoltaic Energy Applied Sciences optimization tool electricity tariffs energy efficiency photovoltaic energy CO<sub>2</sub> emissions reduction |
| title | Innovation in Energy Saving: Application for the Optimization of Consumption and the Integration of Photovoltaic Energy |
| title_full | Innovation in Energy Saving: Application for the Optimization of Consumption and the Integration of Photovoltaic Energy |
| title_fullStr | Innovation in Energy Saving: Application for the Optimization of Consumption and the Integration of Photovoltaic Energy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Innovation in Energy Saving: Application for the Optimization of Consumption and the Integration of Photovoltaic Energy |
| title_short | Innovation in Energy Saving: Application for the Optimization of Consumption and the Integration of Photovoltaic Energy |
| title_sort | innovation in energy saving application for the optimization of consumption and the integration of photovoltaic energy |
| topic | optimization tool electricity tariffs energy efficiency photovoltaic energy CO<sub>2</sub> emissions reduction |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/7/3493 |
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