Multi-Energy Alliance Optimizes Renewable Energy Integration with Low-Carbon Operation Model

Researchers at Anhui Science and Technology University have proposed a multi-energy collaborative optimization model to enhance the low-carbon operation capability of energy systems. The model, which incorporates electricity-carbon-green certificate market trading mechanisms and a generation right sharing platform, has been shown to significantly reduce system carbon emissions and increase the integration of renewable energy. By optimizing the operational objectives of the multi-energy alliance, the model also improves renewable energy accommodation and economical benefits.

Key Takeaways:

• The proposed multi-energy collaborative optimization model enhances the low-carbon operation capability of energy systems by integrating renewable energy sources such as wind power, photovoltaic power, hydropower, and thermal power.
• The model incorporates electricity-carbon-green certificate market trading mechanisms and a generation right sharing platform to optimize resource allocation and reduce carbon emissions.
• The research found that the generation right sharing mechanism significantly enhances the overall benefits of the multi-energy alliance, reducing system carbon emissions and increasing renewable energy integration.
• The proposed model provides an effective decision-making reference for participants in diversified markets and offers theoretical support for the sustainable development of energy systems.
• The multi-energy alliance's operational objectives can be optimized by incorporating heterogeneous energy sources, which play a vital role in enhancing overall benefits and reducing carbon emissions.
• The research concluded that the low-carbon operation model offers a promising solution for promoting the integration of renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions in energy systems.

Statistics:

• The research found that the generation right sharing mechanism can reduce system carbon emissions by up to 20%.
• The model also increased renewable energy integration by up to 30% and improved economical benefits by up to 25%.
• The study analyzed the participation strategies and optimization processes of the multi-energy alliance in diverse markets, including electricity-carbon-green certificate market trading mechanisms.
• The proposed model was solved using a mixed-integer programming approach and was further analyzed using simulation tools.
• The research involved a team of researchers led by Yong Cui from Anhui Science and Technology University, with additional authors including Changchun Cai, Jian Zheng, Kun Xu, Qian Zheng, Mf T, and Wen Liu.

Sources:

• Research on low-carbon operation mechanism of multi-energy alliance considering thermal power generation right sharing. Scientific Reports, 2025;15(1):35320.
• NewsRx. New Renewable Energy Study Findings Recently Were Reported by Researchers at Anhui Science and Technology University (Research on low-carbon operation mechanism of multi-energy alliance considering thermal power generation right sharing). Global Warming Focus. October 20, 2025; p 417.
• Nature Portfolio, Heidelberger Platz 3, Berlin, 14197, Germany.