A study of solar energy use in the power supply scheme of the Bukhara city heat supply system

Abstract

Relevance: the work is driven by the need to analyze existing heat supply systems and research the integration of modern, non-traditional energy sources– alongside the implementation of digitalization in the thermal energy sector– which serve as a foundation for improving energy resource efficiency; this is particularly relevant given the significant energy losses associated with these systems. It is demonstrated that the implementation of modernized and digitized closed-loop heat supply systems enables a significant reduction in energy losses, while the simultaneous integration and use of solar photovoltaic plants within the power supply infrastructure of these systems facilitate a more rational use of energy resources.Aim: to further improve energy efficiency in heat supply systems, achieve significant savings in thermal and electrical energy, generate heat using modern closed-loop systems, and integrate solar photovoltaic installations into relevant energy supply schemes, measures will be taken to reduce costs associated with the transmission, distribution, and supply of heat to the public, as well as to implement more rational and accurate metering of thermal and electrical energy consumption.Methods: improving heat generation and heat supply systems for boiler plant complexes, as well as enhancing energy efficiency through the use of non-traditional energy sources in their energy supply schemes and the optimization of thermal engineering parameters.

Results:   automated information and measurement systems for the metering and monitoring of thermal and electrical energy (АIMSMMTE and АIMSMMEE) will be implemented as part of measures to improve energy efficiency across economic sectors and the social sphere, alongside the adoption of energy-saving technologies, the development of renewable energy sources, and the digitalization of heat supply systems.