Energy derived from fossil fuels contributes significantly to global climate change,
accounting for more than 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions and approximately 90 …

Among the main components of a smart city, the energy system plays a vital and core role in
the transition towards a sustainable urban life. Furthermore, the utilization of renewable …

The envisioned role of hydrogen in the energy transition–or the concept of a hydrogen
economy–has varied through the years. In the past hydrogen was mainly considered a clean …

Research on 100% renewable energy systems is a relatively recent phenomenon. It was
initiated in the mid-1970s, catalyzed by skyrocketing oil prices. Since the mid-2000s, it has …

Whether additional natural gas infrastructure is needed or would be detrimental to achieving
climate protection goals is currently highly controversial. Here we combine five perspectives …

BACKGROUND Alleviating the worst effects of climate change requires drastic modification
of our energy system: moving from fossil fuels to low-carbon energy sources. The challenge …

Energy system models are crucial to plan energy transition pathways and understand their
impacts. A vast range of energy system modelling tools is available, providing modelling …

Transition towards long-term sustainable energy systems is one of the biggest challenges
faced by the global society. By 2050, not only greenhouse gas emissions have to be …

EnergyPLAN is an energy system analysis tool created for the study and research in the
design of future sustainable energy solutions with a special focus on energy systems with …

Global warming, air pollution, and energy insecurity are three of the greatest problems
facing humanity. Roadmaps are developed and grid analyses are performed here for 145 …