Actuating the European Energy System Transition: Indicators for Translating Energy Systems Modelling Results into Policy-Making
In this paper, we define indicators, with a focus on the electricity sector, that translate the results of energy systems modelling to quantitative entities that can facilitate assessments of the transitions required to meet stringent climate targets. Such indicators, which are often overlooked in m...
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doaj-c91d3a5674c54271bca4c846e40138352021-09-24T04:35:04ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Energy Research2296-598X2021-09-01910.3389/fenrg.2021.677208677208Actuating the European Energy System Transition: Indicators for Translating Energy Systems Modelling Results into Policy-MakingMariliis Lehtveer0Lisa Göransson1Verena Heinisch2Filip Johnsson3Ida Karlsson4Emil Nyholm5Mikael Odenberger6Dmytro Romanchenko7Johan Rootzén8Georgia Savvidou9Maria Taljegard10Alla Toktarova11Jonathan Ullmark12Karl Vilén13Viktor Walter14Energy Technology Division, Department of Space, Earth and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, SwedenEnergy Technology Division, Department of Space, Earth and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, SwedenEnergy Technology Division, Department of Space, Earth and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, SwedenEnergy Technology Division, Department of Space, Earth and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, SwedenEnergy Technology Division, Department of Space, Earth and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, SwedenEnergy Technology Division, Department of Space, Earth and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, SwedenEnergy Technology Division, Department of Space, Earth and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, SwedenEnergy Technology Division, Department of Space, Earth and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, SwedenDepartment of Economics, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, SwedenEnergy Technology Division, Department of Space, Earth and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, SwedenEnergy Technology Division, Department of Space, Earth and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, SwedenEnergy Technology Division, Department of Space, Earth and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, SwedenEnergy Technology Division, Department of Space, Earth and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, SwedenEnergy Technology Division, Department of Space, Earth and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, SwedenEnergy Technology Division, Department of Space, Earth and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, SwedenIn this paper, we define indicators, with a focus on the electricity sector, that translate the results of energy systems modelling to quantitative entities that can facilitate assessments of the transitions required to meet stringent climate targets. Such indicators, which are often overlooked in model scenario presentations, can be applied to make the modelling results more accessible and are useful for managing the transition on the policy level, as well as for internal evaluations of modelling results. We propose a set of 13 indicators related to: 1) the resource and material usages in modelled energy system designs; 2) the rates of transition from current to future energy systems; and 3) the energy security in energy system modelling results. To illustrate its value, the proposed set of indicators is applied to energy system scenarios derived from an electricity system investment model for Northern Europe. We show that the proposed indicators are useful for facilitating discussions, raising new questions, and relating the modelling results to Sustainable Development Goals and thus facilitate better policy processes. The indicators presented here should not be seen as a complete set, but rather as examples. Therefore, this paper represents a starting point and a call to other modellers to expand and refine the list of indicators.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenrg.2021.677208/fullindicatorsenergy systems modelelectricity sectorenergy system transitionpolicy making |
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Mariliis Lehtveer Lisa Göransson Verena Heinisch Filip Johnsson Ida Karlsson Emil Nyholm Mikael Odenberger Dmytro Romanchenko Johan Rootzén Georgia Savvidou Maria Taljegard Alla Toktarova Jonathan Ullmark Karl Vilén Viktor Walter |
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Mariliis Lehtveer Lisa Göransson Verena Heinisch Filip Johnsson Ida Karlsson Emil Nyholm Mikael Odenberger Dmytro Romanchenko Johan Rootzén Georgia Savvidou Maria Taljegard Alla Toktarova Jonathan Ullmark Karl Vilén Viktor Walter Actuating the European Energy System Transition: Indicators for Translating Energy Systems Modelling Results into Policy-Making Frontiers in Energy Research indicators energy systems model electricity sector energy system transition policy making |
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Mariliis Lehtveer Lisa Göransson Verena Heinisch Filip Johnsson Ida Karlsson Emil Nyholm Mikael Odenberger Dmytro Romanchenko Johan Rootzén Georgia Savvidou Maria Taljegard Alla Toktarova Jonathan Ullmark Karl Vilén Viktor Walter |
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Actuating the European Energy System Transition: Indicators for Translating Energy Systems Modelling Results into Policy-Making |
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Actuating the European Energy System Transition: Indicators for Translating Energy Systems Modelling Results into Policy-Making |
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Actuating the European Energy System Transition: Indicators for Translating Energy Systems Modelling Results into Policy-Making |
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Actuating the European Energy System Transition: Indicators for Translating Energy Systems Modelling Results into Policy-Making |
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Actuating the European Energy System Transition: Indicators for Translating Energy Systems Modelling Results into Policy-Making |
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actuating the european energy system transition: indicators for translating energy systems modelling results into policy-making |
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In this paper, we define indicators, with a focus on the electricity sector, that translate the results of energy systems modelling to quantitative entities that can facilitate assessments of the transitions required to meet stringent climate targets. Such indicators, which are often overlooked in model scenario presentations, can be applied to make the modelling results more accessible and are useful for managing the transition on the policy level, as well as for internal evaluations of modelling results. We propose a set of 13 indicators related to: 1) the resource and material usages in modelled energy system designs; 2) the rates of transition from current to future energy systems; and 3) the energy security in energy system modelling results. To illustrate its value, the proposed set of indicators is applied to energy system scenarios derived from an electricity system investment model for Northern Europe. We show that the proposed indicators are useful for facilitating discussions, raising new questions, and relating the modelling results to Sustainable Development Goals and thus facilitate better policy processes. The indicators presented here should not be seen as a complete set, but rather as examples. Therefore, this paper represents a starting point and a call to other modellers to expand and refine the list of indicators. |
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indicators energy systems model electricity sector energy system transition policy making |
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