The energy system is undergoing a transition driven by the need of achieving the energy
trilemma objectives: decarbonisation, acceptability and security. Energy systems integration …

Abstract Energy Systems Integration (ESI) involves coordinating and planning energy
systems to provide reliable and affordable energy services while minimizing environmental …

With a rapid growth of Integrated Energy System (IES) in various scenarios, researches on
IES have attracted extensive attention in the last few decades. Inspired by the ever …

Conclusions The papers in this Special Issue cover the landscape of research activities,
analysis methods, research gaps and opportunities, and the potential techno-economic …

We reviewed the literature focusing on nineteen integrated Energy System Models (ESMs)
to:(i) identify the capabilities and shortcomings of current ESMs to analyze adequately the …

Background The research field of energy system analysis is faced with the challenge of
increasingly complex systems and their sustainable transition. The challenges are not only …

This paper brings together several contemporary topics in energy systems aiming to provide
a literature review based reflection on how several interrelated energy systems can …

Sustainable development of energy systems requires consideration of all three sustainability
dimensions: environmental, economic and social. Current work presents a new decision …

Energy supply is essential for the functioning and well-being of a society. Decision-makers
are faced with the challenge to balance burdens and benefits of energy supply practices …

Sustainable development embraces a broad spectrum of social, economic and ecological
aspects. Thus, a sustainable transformation process of energy systems is inevitably …