Heat Decarbonization

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My research on heat decarbonization focuses on the integration of low-carbon technologies into French energy systems, emphasizing coupled heat and electricity systems.

Together with Lukas Hofmann (2022-2025), we investigate the impact of decarbonization strategies on national electricity grids, analyzing coupled local thermal and national electrical systems. We developed a methodology for assessing the economic and environmental viability of district heating networks at territorial scales.

Additionally, I studied thermal storage solutions with Anne-Geneviève Lemelle, demonstrating significant potential for grid flexibility.

Related Publications

• Hofmann, L.M., Clerjon, A., Perdu, F., Bavière, R., Azaïs, P. (2025).
  How much district heating in a future sector-coupled energy system?. Energy, Vol. 330.

• Hofmann, L.M., Clerjon, A., Perdu, F., Bavière, R., Azaïs, P. (2024).
  The Importance of Heat Demand Disaggregation in a Heat-and-Electricity Energy Model. SSRN (under review).

• Lemelle, A-G., Clerjon, A., Perdu, F., Azaïs, P. (2025).
  Impact of Decarbonized Heating Sector at Local Scale on the National Power Grid. SSRN (under review).