| ID | 124307 |
| Title Proper | Analysis of the EU renewable energy directive by a techno-economic optimisation model |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Lind, Arne ; Rosenberg, Eva ; Seljom, Pernille ; Espegren, Kari |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The EU renewable energy (RES) directive sets a target of increasing the share of renewable energy used in the EU to 20% by 2020. The Norwegian goal for the share of renewable energy in 2020 is 67.5%, an increase from 60.1% in 2005. The Norwegian power production is almost solely based on renewable resources and the possibility to change from fossil power plants to renewable power production is almost non-existing. Therefore other measures have to be taken to fulfil the RES directive. Possible ways for Norway to reach its target for 2020 are analysed with a technology-rich, bottom-up energy system model (TIMES-Norway). This new model is developed with a high time resolution among others to be able to analyse intermittent power production. Model results indicate that the RES target can be achieved with a diversity of options including investments in hydropower, wind power, high-voltage power lines for export, various heat pump technologies, energy efficiency measures and increased use of biodiesel in the transportation sector. Hence, it is optimal to invest in a portfolio of technology choices in order to satisfy the RES directive, and not one single technology in one energy sector. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol.60; Sep.2013: p.364-377 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy Vol.60; Sep.2013: p.364-377 |
| Key Words | Norway ; Techno- economic optimisation ; Wind power ; Energy system model ; Scenario analysis ; Renewable energy ; Fidje, Audun ; Lindberg, Karen |