1 Analytical assistance in the area of microgeneration Topics for today Microgeneration (definition, why, technologies ) Microgeneration analyses in Alberta Potential of Microgeneration in Alberta Evolution model for price and generation in Alberta Conclusions Objectives Identify the potential of mini cogeneration projects, mini wind projects and solar to be adopted at the residential level in Alberta. Identify the barriers to this micro-generation and develop recommendations to minimize these barriers. Specific project scoping to be carried out in the first weeks of the project. Energy consumption in small consumer market Microgeneration definition Broadly definition, based on delivery of energy services and includes generation of electricity and heat. Both grid-connected and stand-alone technology options have been considered. It was assumed to be any positive generation from zero to upper limits in the 1 MW for electricity generation and heating. The study focuses on modular technologies that can be installed close to the point of demand. Although both renewable and non-renewable energy resources have been included. It will be resume in three areas of analysis, there are: Urban. Semi urban. Country. And each calculus will have an estimation of the potential for three periods: short (05 years). medium (510 years) long term (up to 20 years). Available microgeneration technologies Why use microgeneration technologies There is evidence that the competitive market structure created for the Alberta electricity market is producing benefits for many consumers. However, there has been less success in the small consumer market. A significant proportion of electrical power is lost during transmission (approximately 7.5% in North America). Microgeneration does not incur in this loss. Also microgeneration reduces the transmission capacity requirement of the national grid, avoiding the need for additional grid upgrades. Microgeneration conserves the relation better with the environment in comparison about the traditional technologies and help to develop hardly accessible areas and non rent areas for the traditional technologies. Microgeneration can produce house and industrial costs reduction. Electricity generation and the environment GHG emission by technology Sources: Canadian Nuclear Association (http://www.cna.ca/english/speeches-presentations/AMWA%20Presentation%20-%20Sept15-05.pdf ) Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (http://www.capp.ca/raw.asp?x=1&dt=PDF&dn=55904) Canadian Electricity Association (http://www.canelect.ca/en/Pdfs/HandBook.pdf) Canadas Kyoto target Source: Environment Canada (http://www.ec.gc.ca/pdb/ghg/inventory_report/2005/2005summary_e.cfm) GHG emissions by provinces Proposal electricity generation in Alberta Source: Alberta Energy (http://www.energy.gov.ab.ca/Electricity/682.asp ) Cost evolution for potential microgeneration technologies Emission cost Summary of micro technologies available in Alberta UrbanSemi urbanCountry Micro Wind PV Ocean Cells Solar heating Cogeneration Nuclear Biomass Geothermal Area Possible Possible with restrictions Not Possible Micro Hydro Potential microgeneration technologies in Alberta - cost TechnologyCost Range (cents $CAD/kWh) Wind powerRoof mounted: Mast mounted: 5-11 Small hydro4-20 Biomass4-10 Geothermal energy4-5.5 Solar PV Solar Heating10-40 Cogeneration6-40 Cell Sources: Canadian Energy Research Institute (http://www.ceri.ca/documents/CERIComparativeCostsSept2006.pdf ) EPCOR (http://www.epcor.ca/NR/rdonlyres/0A28C40D-A2CA-46FE-B96E AE23/0/cleancoal05.pdf ) Canadian Electricity Association (http://www.canelect.ca/en/Pdfs/HandBook.pdf) Potential of Alberta Generation Price Customer Price ( with adm charges ) Customer Price ( with adm charges and emission ) Generation Price Customer Price ( with adm charges ) Customer Price ( with adm charges and emission ) Evolution of GHG emission [gCO2/MWh] Conclusion UrbanSemi urbanCountry Micro Wind PV Solar heating Cogeneration Biomass Geothermal Area Need regulation Need some regulation Dont need regulation Micro Hydro Conclusion Improve the generation matrix in Alberta, moving to more green energy. More manoeuvre for O&G production, the base of the economic grow of Alberta The development of microgeneration technologies require the micro private inversion. To help with the increase energy demand. To improve and to stabilize the electricity cost for the small customers. Optimal system for generation-consumption relationship.