Within a city, there is a lack of space for the installation of photovoltaic panels, especially in cities with significant artistic heritage. Hence, there is a need to identify new spaces for the installation of renewable energy systems capable of supplying part of the city's energy demand. Large infrastructures for public use such as stadiums, because of their characteristics, can become an essential resource for surrounding communities by installing photovoltaic panels on their roofs. This innovative approach can supply renewable electricity to the local community, aligning with the concept of renewable energy communities (RECs). This study focuses on the Olympic Stadium in Rome, exploring a new way to produce and share the electricity generated. An energy simulation of the photovoltaic plant was carried out by means of a transient calculation tool System Advisor Model (SAM). Then, the energy output from photovoltaics was correlated with the stadium, streetlight, and household electrical energy demands. The results highlight the suitability of the photovoltaic plant and the energy, economic, and environmental advantages derived from its exploitation.

Barbaro, L., Battista, G., de Lieto Vollaro, E., de Lieto Vollaro, R. (2024). Harnessing Stadium Roofs for Community Electrical Power: A Case Study of Rome’s Olympic Stadium. APPLIED SCIENCES, 14(16) [10.3390/app14167344].

Harnessing Stadium Roofs for Community Electrical Power: A Case Study of Rome’s Olympic Stadium

Barbaro, Leone;Battista, Gabriele;de Lieto Vollaro, Emanuele;de Lieto Vollaro, Roberto
2024-01-01

Abstract

Within a city, there is a lack of space for the installation of photovoltaic panels, especially in cities with significant artistic heritage. Hence, there is a need to identify new spaces for the installation of renewable energy systems capable of supplying part of the city's energy demand. Large infrastructures for public use such as stadiums, because of their characteristics, can become an essential resource for surrounding communities by installing photovoltaic panels on their roofs. This innovative approach can supply renewable electricity to the local community, aligning with the concept of renewable energy communities (RECs). This study focuses on the Olympic Stadium in Rome, exploring a new way to produce and share the electricity generated. An energy simulation of the photovoltaic plant was carried out by means of a transient calculation tool System Advisor Model (SAM). Then, the energy output from photovoltaics was correlated with the stadium, streetlight, and household electrical energy demands. The results highlight the suitability of the photovoltaic plant and the energy, economic, and environmental advantages derived from its exploitation.
2024
Barbaro, L., Battista, G., de Lieto Vollaro, E., de Lieto Vollaro, R. (2024). Harnessing Stadium Roofs for Community Electrical Power: A Case Study of Rome’s Olympic Stadium. APPLIED SCIENCES, 14(16) [10.3390/app14167344].
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