Investigating 100% renewable energy supply at regional level using scenario analysis
Energy modelling work in Ireland to date has mainly taken place at a national level. A regional modelling approach is necessary however, for Ireland to reach the ambitious targets for renewable energy and emissions reduction. This paper explores the usefulness of the energy modelling tool EnergyPLAN...
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doaj-084cbb2414a9457491bc5b874a6548322020-11-24T21:03:19ZengAalborg University PressInternational Journal of Sustainable Energy Planning and Management2246-29292246-29292016-06-013213210.5278/ijsepm.2014.3.3 Investigating 100% renewable energy supply at regional level using scenario analysis Annicka WaennDavid ConnollyBrian Ó GallachóirEnergy modelling work in Ireland to date has mainly taken place at a national level. A regional modelling approach is necessary however, for Ireland to reach the ambitious targets for renewable energy and emissions reduction. This paper explores the usefulness of the energy modelling tool EnergyPLAN in investigating the energy system of the South West Region of Ireland. This paper estimates a 10.5% current renewable energy share of energy use, with 40% renewable electricity. We build and assess a reference scenario and three renewable energy scenarios from a technological and resources perspective. The results show that sufficient resources are available for the South West Region energy system to become 100% renewable and quantifies the land-use implications. Moreover, EnergyPLAN can be a useful tool in exploring different technical solutions. However, thorough investigations of as many alternatives as possible, is necessary before major investments are made in a future energy system.https://journals.aau.dk/index.php/sepm/article/view/541/626Bioenergyenergy supplyenergy systems modellingenergy policyregional planning |
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Annicka Waenn David Connolly Brian Ó Gallachóir Investigating 100% renewable energy supply at regional level using scenario analysis International Journal of Sustainable Energy Planning and Management Bioenergy energy supply energy systems modelling energy policy regional planning |
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Investigating 100% renewable energy supply at regional level using scenario analysis |
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Investigating 100% renewable energy supply at regional level using scenario analysis |
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Investigating 100% renewable energy supply at regional level using scenario analysis |
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Investigating 100% renewable energy supply at regional level using scenario analysis |
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Investigating 100% renewable energy supply at regional level using scenario analysis |
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investigating 100% renewable energy supply at regional level using scenario analysis |
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Aalborg University Press |
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International Journal of Sustainable Energy Planning and Management |
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2246-2929 2246-2929 |
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2016-06-01 |
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Energy modelling work in Ireland to date has mainly taken place at a national level. A regional modelling approach is necessary however, for Ireland to reach the ambitious targets for renewable energy and emissions reduction. This paper explores the usefulness of the energy modelling tool EnergyPLAN in investigating the energy system of the South West Region of Ireland. This paper estimates a 10.5% current renewable energy share of energy use, with 40% renewable electricity. We build and assess a reference scenario and three renewable energy scenarios from a technological and resources perspective. The results show that sufficient resources are available for the South West Region energy system to become 100% renewable and quantifies the land-use implications. Moreover, EnergyPLAN can be a useful tool in exploring different technical solutions. However, thorough investigations of as many alternatives as possible, is necessary before major investments are made in a future energy system. |
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Bioenergy energy supply energy systems modelling energy policy regional planning |
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https://journals.aau.dk/index.php/sepm/article/view/541/626 |
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