Heat pumps as source of demand flexibility in distribution networksCVETANOSKA, VIKTORIJA (Avtor) Blažič, Boštjan (Mentor) Electric heat pump aggregationHosting CapacityMonte Carlo methodLoad ShiftingFlexibilityFlexibility has been identified as a key requirement in future power systems. Heat may be a valuable source of flexibility, as electrification of space and water heating introduces highly flexible resources such as electric heat pumps. This thesis investigates the implementation of heat pumps as additional consumption in the distribution network, as the heat pumps play an increasing role in the heating sector. The first concept implemented to identify is the heating mode model of the heat pump. Three such models of heat pumps have been modeled. The second concept identifies the Hosting capacity of the electrical distribution network, in a scenario when heat pumps are connected to the network, keeping with the approach of the European standard SIST EN 50160. The third concept identifies the heat pumps' flexibility in distribution networks. The potential flexibility of heat pump systems is dependent on the building physics and the resulting thermal demand profile, heat pump and storage type and size concerning the demand, and the control strategy applied.20212021-09-30 12:15:00Magistrsko delo/naloga131630VisID: 57701COBISS_ID: 78655235sl