Case Studies
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Danish Energy Agency: Energy Stategy 2050 – 100% renewable energy scenarios
Denmark
100% Renewable Energy
Authors:
Danish Energy Agency
In March 2014 the Danish Energy Agency published scenarios for a vision to become fossil free in 2050: “Energiscenarier frem mod 2020, 2035 og 2050” (Danish report) “Energy scenarios for 2020, 2035 and 2050” (English report) These are the first scenarios to go 100% Renewable Energy from a governmental institution in Denmark and in the rest of the world. In 2015...
Copenhagen Energy Vision: A sustainable vision for bringing a Capital to 100% renewable energy
Denmark
100% Renewable Energy
Authors:
Brian Vad Mathiesen, Rasmus Søgaard Lund, David Connolly, Iva Ridjan, Steffen Nielsen
The short-term goal for The City of Copenhagen is a CO2 neutral energy supply by the year 2025, and the long-term vision for Denmark is a 100% renewable energy (RE) supply by the year 2050. In this project, it is concluded that Copenhagen plays a key role in this transition. The long-term vision of 100% RE can be achieved in...
Zero carbon energy system of South East Europe in 2050
Authors:
Dominik Franjo Dominković, Ivan Bačeković, Boris Ćosić, Goran Krajačić, Tomislav Pukšec, Neven Z. Duić, Nataša Markovska
Link to the journal paper Download the EnergyPLAN models here. South East Europe is the region in a part of Europe with approximately 65.5 million inhabitants, making up 8.9% of Europe’s total population. The countries concerned have distinct geographical features, various climates and significant differences in gross domestic product per capita, so the integration of their energy systems is considered...
Vision and initial feasibility analysis of a recarbonised Finnish energy system for 2050
Finland
100% Renewable Energy
CHP and Thermal Storage
Solar Energy
Wind Energy
Download the models Link to supplementary materials An energy system based entirely on renewable energy (RE) is possible for Finland in 2050 based on the assumptions in this study. High shares of solar PV (photovoltaics) were deemed to be feasible at extreme northern latitudes when supported by flexibility harnessed from other aspects of the energy system, suggesting that...
The role of Photovoltaics towards 100% Renewable Energy Systems
Denmark
100% Renewable Energy
Photovoltaics
Solar Energy
Authors:
Brian Vad Mathiesen, Andrei David, Silas Petersen, Karl Sperling, Kenneth Hansen, Steffen Nielsen, Henrik Lund, Joana Brilhante das Neves
The report “The role of Photovoltaics towards 100% Renewable energy systems – Based on international market developments and Danish analysis” focuses on the contribution of solar photovoltaic in a fossil-free energy scenario in Denmark, as well as the transitions that are necessary in the building sector to support this change. In summary, it consists of: A review of global trends...
The role of Solar thermal in Future Energy Systems
Austria
Denmark
Germany
Italy
Solar Energy
Solar Thermal
Authors:
Brian Vad Mathiesen, Kenneth Hansen
The report “The role of Solar thermal in Future Energy Systems – Country cases for Germany, Italy, Austria and Denmark” deals with solar thermal technologies and investigates possible roles for solar thermal in future energy systems for four national energy systems; Germany, Austria, Italy and Denmark. The project period started in January 2014 and finished by October 2017. This report...
Heat Roadmap Europe 4 (HRE4)
Austria
Belgium
Czech Republic
European Union
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
Italy
Netherlands
Poland
Romania
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
100% Renewable Energy
CHP and Thermal Storage
Cooling
District Heating
Heat Pumps
The goal of Heat Roadmap Europe 4 (HRE4) is to develop low-carbon heating and cooling strategies, called Heat Roadmaps, by quantifying and implementing changes at the national level for 14 EU Member States, which together account for approximately 85-90% of total heating and cooling in Europe. Specifically, the project aims to: Build evidence that supports decarbonization of the heating and cooling sector...
Scenarios for a sustainable energy system in the Åland Islands in 2030
Åland Islands
Finland
100% Renewable Energy
Authors:
Michael Child, Alexander Nordling, Christian Breyer
Link to Article A fully sustainable energy system for the Åland islands is possible by 2030 based on the assumptions in this study. Several scenarios were constructed for the future energy system based on various combinations of domestic production of wind and solar photovoltaic power, expanded domestic energy storage solutions, electrified transport, and strategic energy carrier trade. Hourly analysis...
The Impacts of High V2G Participation in a 100% Renewable Åland Energy System
Åland Islands
Finland
100% Renewable Energy
Storage Solutions
Vehicle-To-Grid
Authors:
Michael Child, Alexander Nordling, Christian Breyer
Link to Article A 100% renewable energy (RE) scenario featuring high participation in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services was developed for the Åland islands for 2030 using the EnergyPLAN modelling tool. Hourly data was analysed to determine the roles of various energy storage solutions, notably V2G connections that extended into electric boat batteries. Two weeks of interest (max/min RE) generation were...
