A review of current challenges and trends in energy systems modeling
The requirements made on energy system models have changed during the last few
decades. New challenges have arisen with the implementation of high shares of Renewable …
decades. New challenges have arisen with the implementation of high shares of Renewable …
[HTML][HTML] Reducing energy demand through low carbon innovation: A sociotechnical transitions perspective and thirteen research debates
Improvements in energy efficiency and reductions in energy demand are expected to
contribute more than half of the reduction in global carbon emissions over the next few …
contribute more than half of the reduction in global carbon emissions over the next few …
[HTML][HTML] Anticipating futures through models: the rise of Integrated Assessment Modelling in the climate science-policy interface since 1970
Abstract Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) have gained a prominent role in the climate
science-policy interface. The article reconstructs the evolution of IAMs and their changing …
science-policy interface. The article reconstructs the evolution of IAMs and their changing …
[HTML][HTML] How long will it take? Conceptualizing the temporal dynamics of energy transitions
BK Sovacool - Energy research & social science, 2016 - Elsevier
Transitioning away from our current global energy system is of paramount importance. The
speed at which a transition can take place—its timing, or temporal dynamics—is a critical …
speed at which a transition can take place—its timing, or temporal dynamics—is a critical …
Exploring the possibility space: Taking stock of the diverse capabilities and gaps in integrated assessment models
Integrated assessment models (IAMs) have emerged as key tools for building and assessing
long term climate mitigation scenarios. Due to their central role in the recent IPCC …
long term climate mitigation scenarios. Due to their central role in the recent IPCC …
Energy justice: Conceptual insights and practical applications
BK Sovacool, MH Dworkin - Applied energy, 2015 - Elsevier
Though it is far from obvious, concepts from justice, philosophy, and ethics can significantly
inform energy consumers and producers. This study details how energy justice can serve as …
inform energy consumers and producers. This study details how energy justice can serve as …
Formalizing best practice for energy system optimization modelling
Energy system optimization models (ESOMs) are widely used to generate insight that
informs energy and environmental policy. Using ESOMs to produce policy-relevant insight …
informs energy and environmental policy. Using ESOMs to produce policy-relevant insight …
Integrating social science in energy research
This article reflects on the state of the energy studies field, and it proposes recommendations
for better integrating social science into energy research. Realizing a future energy system …
for better integrating social science into energy research. Realizing a future energy system …
[HTML][HTML] A review of energy systems models in the UK: Prevalent usage and categorisation
LMH Hall, AR Buckley - Applied Energy, 2016 - Elsevier
In this paper, a systematic review of academic literature and policy papers since 2008 is
undertaken with an aim of identifying the prevalent energy systems models and tools in the …
undertaken with an aim of identifying the prevalent energy systems models and tools in the …
Outlook on biofuels in future studies: A systematic literature review
Foresight methods are useful for long-range planning such as strategic energy
management, energy policy, and renewable and sustainable energy planning to manage …
management, energy policy, and renewable and sustainable energy planning to manage …