The BREGILAB project aimed to explore cost-effective strategies for integrating renewable energy sources, particularly solar and wind, into Belgium’s electricity grid. It focused on optimizing grid design to maximize direct consumption of renewable energy, minimizing the need for grid expansion and battery storage. Key research areas included determining optimal locations and orientations for solar panels and wind turbines, sizing and distribution of battery storage, and utilizing surplus renewable energy for thermal industrial processes. The project also examined the impact of electric vehicles and heat pumps on grid stability. By addressing these aspects, BREGILAB contributed to preparing Belgium’s electricity infrastructure for a higher share of renewable energy in the coming decades. The project ran from July 9, 2018 until July 9, 2023.
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