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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1905-1920 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Energy Reports |
| Volume | 12 |
| Early online date | 10 Aug 2024 |
| Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 10 Aug 2024 |
Abstract
Although onshore wind energy is a key pillar of renewable energy systems, installation targets in Europe have not been met. One contentious issue is its distribution, involving trade-offs between economic costs, environmental impact, public acceptance, and equity considerations. In this study, we evaluate different distribution strategies that meet Germany's national onshore wind power target of utilizing 2 % land area, breaking it down to subordinate levels such as federal states. Therefore, we define key indicators for energy policy objectives to comprehensively analyze these strategies. We employ an energy system optimization model to address the system integration of spatial onshore wind power distribution, an aspect often overlooked in previous studies. Our results indicate that the impact of different distribution strategies on the overall energy system design is moderate, with the highest sensitivity observed in the allocation of electrolyzers, which closely align with renewable energy surpluses. However, our analysis shows that concentrating onshore wind power in areas with high energy yield can lead to an increase in electricity transport by up to 38 %, whereas more evenly distributed scenarios are preferred for environmental sustainability and distributive justice. In conclusion, we argue that energy system analysis can enhance the accuracy of assessment of onshore wind power distribution, but it must consider non-techno-economic criteria within spatially-distributed energy systems itself to address policymakers.
Keywords
- energy system analysis, energy system modeling, multi-criteria-optimization, spatial distribution, system integration, wind power
ASJC Scopus subject areas
Sustainable Development Goals
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In: Energy Reports, Vol. 12, 12.2024, p. 1905-1920.
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T1 - Multi-criteria energy system analysis of onshore wind power distribution in climate-neutral Germany
AU - Lohr, C.
AU - Peterssen, F.
AU - Schlemminger, M.
AU - Bensmann, A.
AU - Niepelt, R.
AU - Brendel, R.
AU - Hanke-Rauschenbach, R.
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2024 The Authors
PY - 2024/8/10
Y1 - 2024/8/10
N2 - Although onshore wind energy is a key pillar of renewable energy systems, installation targets in Europe have not been met. One contentious issue is its distribution, involving trade-offs between economic costs, environmental impact, public acceptance, and equity considerations. In this study, we evaluate different distribution strategies that meet Germany's national onshore wind power target of utilizing 2 % land area, breaking it down to subordinate levels such as federal states. Therefore, we define key indicators for energy policy objectives to comprehensively analyze these strategies. We employ an energy system optimization model to address the system integration of spatial onshore wind power distribution, an aspect often overlooked in previous studies. Our results indicate that the impact of different distribution strategies on the overall energy system design is moderate, with the highest sensitivity observed in the allocation of electrolyzers, which closely align with renewable energy surpluses. However, our analysis shows that concentrating onshore wind power in areas with high energy yield can lead to an increase in electricity transport by up to 38 %, whereas more evenly distributed scenarios are preferred for environmental sustainability and distributive justice. In conclusion, we argue that energy system analysis can enhance the accuracy of assessment of onshore wind power distribution, but it must consider non-techno-economic criteria within spatially-distributed energy systems itself to address policymakers.
AB - Although onshore wind energy is a key pillar of renewable energy systems, installation targets in Europe have not been met. One contentious issue is its distribution, involving trade-offs between economic costs, environmental impact, public acceptance, and equity considerations. In this study, we evaluate different distribution strategies that meet Germany's national onshore wind power target of utilizing 2 % land area, breaking it down to subordinate levels such as federal states. Therefore, we define key indicators for energy policy objectives to comprehensively analyze these strategies. We employ an energy system optimization model to address the system integration of spatial onshore wind power distribution, an aspect often overlooked in previous studies. Our results indicate that the impact of different distribution strategies on the overall energy system design is moderate, with the highest sensitivity observed in the allocation of electrolyzers, which closely align with renewable energy surpluses. However, our analysis shows that concentrating onshore wind power in areas with high energy yield can lead to an increase in electricity transport by up to 38 %, whereas more evenly distributed scenarios are preferred for environmental sustainability and distributive justice. In conclusion, we argue that energy system analysis can enhance the accuracy of assessment of onshore wind power distribution, but it must consider non-techno-economic criteria within spatially-distributed energy systems itself to address policymakers.
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