Energy systems analyses are integrated elements in planning the transition towards
renewable energy-based energy systems. This is due to a growing complexity arising from …

This paper is the editorial for the virtual special issue (VSI) of Renewable and Sustainable
Energy Reviews (RSER) dedicated to 4 SDEWES Conferences held in 2020, namely:(i) the …

Policymakers currently face the challenge of supporting a suitable technology mix to
decarbonize electricity systems. Due to multiple and interdependent technologies and …

As a result of the inherent limitations of wind and solar energy with regards to their
unpredictable fluctuations, the implementation of wind-solar-thermal power dispatching has …

This paper investigates the impact of applying optimisation and simulation approaches for
energy system modelling and scenario design in a municipal context. In doing so, the …

Energy system models (ESMs) are essential for planning the energy transition and
understanding its impacts. However, this transition is inherently complex and cannot always …

Abstract The European Union and other signatories to the Paris Climate Accord have
agreed to limit global warming to 2° Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Previously …

In the field of energy system modelling, increasing complexity and optimization analysis are
essential for understanding the most effective decarbonization options. However, the …

In order to mitigate climate change, the energy sector undergoes a transformation towards a
climate-neutral future based on renewable energy sources. Energy system models generate …

The increase in overall electricity demand in recent years, together with the rapid and
significant changes in electricity generation has motivated increased research addressing …