[HTML][HTML] Trends in tools and approaches for modelling the energy transition

M Chang, JZ Thellufsen, B Zakeri, B Pickering… - Applied Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Geothermal energy in deep aquifers: A global assessment of the resource base for direct heat utilization

J Limberger, T Boxem, M Pluymaekers, D Bruhn… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2018 - Elsevier
In this paper we present results of a global resource assessment for geothermal energy
within deep aquifers for direct heat utilization. Greenhouse heating, spatial heating, and …

[HTML][HTML] The decarbonisation of the EU heating sector through electrification: A parametric analysis

G Thomaßen, K Kavvadias, JPJ Navarro - Energy Policy, 2021 - Elsevier
In this paper, we examine the electrification of the heating sector as a decarbonisation
strategy, discuss its effectiveness, and preliminary assess its impact on the European power …

Heat pump placement, connection and operational modes in European district heating

MA Sayegh, P Jadwiszczak, BP Axcell, E Niemierka… - Energy and …, 2018 - Elsevier
The use of heat pumps in district heating is one of the most promising technologies for
enhancing the efficiency of systems and for meeting the 2030 and 2050 European energy …

Analyzing similarities between the European Union countries in terms of the structure and volume of energy production from renewable energy sources

J Brodny, M Tutak - Energies, 2020 - mdpi.com
The European Union (EU) countries, as one of the most economically developed regions in
the world, are taking increasingly decisive actions to reduce the emission of harmful …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of energy communities on the European electricity and heating system decarbonization pathway: Comparing local and global flexibility responses

S Backe, S Zwickl-Bernhard, D Schwabeneder, H Auer… - Applied Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper investigates how the European electricity and heating system is impacted when
medium-scale energy communities (ECs) are developed widely across Europe. We study …

Transition pathways optimization methodology through EnergyPLAN software for long-term energy planning

MG Prina, M Lionetti, G Manzolini, W Sparber, D Moser - Applied Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
The planning of an energy system with high penetration of renewables is becoming
increasingly important to face environmental and energy security issues. Within bottom-up …

Heat transition in the European building sector: Overview of the heat decarbonisation practices through heat pump technology

MH Abbasi, B Abdullah, MW Ahmad, A Rostami… - Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
Decarbonisation of heating and cooling in the built environment has been recognised as a
necessity to achieve any energy and climate change targets. Heat pumps (HP) are one of …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of district heating and cooling systems transition with respect to future changes in demand profiles and renewable energy supplies

Y Zhang, P Johansson, AS Kalagasidis - Energy Conversion and …, 2022 - Elsevier
District energy systems are about to shift towards closer temperature configurations, ie low-
temperature district heating and high-temperature district cooling. Challenges and benefits …

[HTML][HTML] Home-made or imported: On the possibility for renewable electricity autarky on all scales in Europe

T Tröndle, S Pfenninger, J Lilliestam - Energy strategy reviews, 2019 - Elsevier
Because solar and wind resources are available throughout Europe, a transition to an
electricity system based on renewables could simultaneously be a transition to an autarkic …