Optimal investment paths for future renewable based energy systems - Using the optimisation model Balmorel

Kenneth Bernard Karlsson, Peter Meibom

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    Abstract

    This paper investigates a possible long term investment path for the Nordic energy system focussing on renewable energy in the supply sector and on hydrogen as the main fuel for transportation, covering up to 70% of all transport in 2050.

    The optimisation model Balmorel [Ravn H, et al. Balmorel: A model for analyses of the electricity and CHP markets in the Baltic Sea Region. 〈www.Balmorel.com〉; 2001. [1]] covering the Nordic energy system is used. The model has been expanded to include the modelling of hydrogen production technologies, storage and hydrogen power plants.

    The simulation shows that with an oil price at 100 $/barrel, a CO2 price at40 €/ton and the assumed penetration of hydrogen in the transport sector, it is economically optimal to cover more than 95% of the primary energy consumption for electricity and district heat by renewables in 2050. When the transport sector is converted as assumed 65% of the transportation relies on renewable energy.

    Original languageEnglish
    JournalInternational Journal of Hydrogen Energy
    Volume33
    Issue number7
    Pages (from-to)1777-1787
    ISSN0360-3199
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008

    Keywords

    • Renewable energy systems
    • Hydrogen for transportation
    • Optimal investments
    • Balmorel

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