[HTML][HTML] The role of electrofuels under uncertainties for the Belgian energy transition

X Rixhon, G Limpens, D Coppitters, H Jeanmart… - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
Wind and solar energies present a time and space disparity that generally leads to a
mismatch between the demand and the supply. To harvest their maximum potentials, one of …

EnergyScope Pathway: An open-source model to optimise the energy transition pathways of a regional whole-energy system

G Limpens, X Rixhon, F Contino, H Jeanmart - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Due to the imperative nature of addressing climate change, the energy transition is currently
underway, prompting the recognition of its urgency. Energy system optimisation models …

[HTML][HTML] The energy return on investment of whole-energy systems: Application to belgium

J Dumas, A Dubois, P Thiran, P Jacques… - Biophysical Economics …, 2022 - Springer
Planning the defossilization of energy systems while maintaining access to abundant
primary energy resources is a non-trivial multi-objective problem encompassing economic …

[HTML][HTML] Deep excavation of the impact from endogenous and exogenous uncertainties on long-term energy planning

X Li, F Maréchal - Energy and AI, 2023 - Elsevier
Endogenous and exogenous uncertainties exert significant influences on energy planning.
In this study, we propose a systematic methodology to excavate the uncertainty space, by …

[HTML][HTML] Optimized operation and sizing of solar district heating networks with small daily storage

R Delubac, M Sadr, S Sochard, S Serra, JM Reneaume - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
To continue improving the integration of solar thermal in district heating networks,
optimization tools that can study both sizing and operation of heating plants are needed. In …

[HTML][HTML] Validation of a Method to Select a Priori the Number of Typical Days for Energy System Optimisation Models

P Thiran, H Jeanmart, F Contino - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Studying a large number of scenarios is necessary to consider the uncertainty inherent to
the energy transition. In addition, the integration of intermittent renewable energy sources …

[PDF][PDF] Computing the necessary conditions for the transition of our energy systems

A Dubois - 2023 - orbi.uliege.be
In the midst of converging economic, social, and ecological crises, decision-makers are
confronted with intricate choices demanding thoughtful deliberation. While tools such as …

[HTML][HTML] Power shift: quantifying the role of actors in the multi-actor Swiss energy system decentralization

J Schnidrig, A Chuat, J Granacher, C Terrier… - Frontiers in Energy …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
The global transition to decentralized energy systems signifies a fundamental transformation
toward sustainable energy paradigms. This study specifically focuses on the Swiss energy …

Competitiveness of economic growth based on renewable energy: the case of Uganda to 2035

G Limpens, P Thiran, E Lara… - 2022 IEEE PES/IAS …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Emerging economies are experiencing significant growth, which implies a booming demand
for energy, especially electricity. In order to meet the 2050 climate target, this growth will …

Multi-objective near-optimal necessary conditions for multi-sectoral planning

A Dubois, J Dumas, P Thiran, G Limpens, D Ernst - Applied Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
In the energy transition context, restructuring energy systems and making informed
decisions on the optimal energy mix and technologies is crucial. Energy system optimisation …