How sustainable is a low carbon power system? Holistic hybrid modelling for the Portuguese case-study

Patrícia Fortes; Sara Proença

doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2018.10.044

How sustainable is a low carbon power system? Holistic hybrid modelling for the Portuguese case-study

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Abstract

This paper proposes a new methodological framework to assess in a holistic approach the sustainability of energy scenarios. It combines endogenous modelling outcomes, from the hybrid technological-economic modelling platform HYBTEP, with external indicators to evaluate the environmental, economic and social performance of distinct power sector scenarios. Results for Portugal show that a shift to mature and cost-effective renewable power technologies conducts to positive impacts at environmental, economic (GDP) and social spheres (employment), while costly emergent technologies are counterproductive. This tool and its outcomes can provide valuable insights for the design of technology-oriented policies that allow fostering sustainability targets.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	396-401
Number of pages	6
Journal	Energy Procedia
Volume	153
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2018.10.044
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2018
Event	5th International Conference on Energy and Environment Research, ICEER 2018 - Prague, Czech Republic Duration: 23 Jul 2018 → 27 Jul 2018

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Keywords

Bottom-up CGE hybrid modelling
Energy system
Power sector scenarios
Sustainability assessment

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Fortes, P., & Proença, S. (2018). How sustainable is a low carbon power system? Holistic hybrid modelling for the Portuguese case-study. Energy Procedia, 153, 396-401. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2018.10.044

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