Opportunities and Challenges for Wider Roll-Out of PEBs

Abstract

This chapter begins with presenting regulatory, social, financial and technology-related aspects affecting the wide roll-out of PEBs, discussing both the preventing and promoting factors. Recommendations are also given on how to overcome the barriers and take advantage of the opportunities. After this, the possible renewable energy sources and energy storage technologies are discussed. The opportunities, climatic and other challenges, and cost analysis are presented for the renewable energy sources and energy storage. Moreover, PEBs as a part of the local energy infrastructure are presented. Finally, key learnings are provided for the main actors.