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Definition

Dominant energy architecture

The economically best energy system architecture for a given case, coupled across every dimension.

Explanation

The dominant energy architecture is what EXAIOS determines per site: the combination of generation, storage, consumption, grid connection and market participation with the lowest lifecycle energy cost and the greatest benefit for both the company and the grid.

How it differs

Unlike a single component optimised in isolation, the dominant energy architecture is coupled across all six dimensions — there the effects do not add up, they multiply.