Concept information
Preferred term
Sector coupling
Definition
- Sector Coupling refers to the integration and interconnection of different energy-consuming sectors—such as electricity, heating and cooling, transportation, and industry—with the power sector. This approach aims to increase energy system flexibility and efficiency by utilizing renewable electricity across various sectors, promoting electrification, and enabling technologies like power-to-heat, power-to-gas and electric mobility. Sector coupling plays a vital role in decarbonizing the entire energy system and facilitating a holistic energy transition.
Broader concept
In other languages
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German
URI
https://vocabulary.oneofftech.xyz/iki/Sector_coupling
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