Energy systems in sustainability-profiled districts in Sweden: A literature review and a socio-technical ecology approach for future research

Leer, J.G.G. van der; Calvén, Alexandra; Glad, Wiktoria; Femenías, Paula; Sernhed, Kerstin

doi:10.1016/j.erss.2023.103118

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“…In contrast, Sweden relies significantly on biomass for heat and electricity generation while also advancing district heating systems for consumer delivery [98]. These strategies have proven effective in Sweden and could be replicated in Poland.…”

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Empirical Assessment of the Efficiency of Poland’s Energy Transition Process in the Context of Implementing the European Union’s Energy Policy

Brodny,

Tutak,

Grebski

2024

Energies

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This article addresses one of the contemporary economy’s most challenging endeavors: the energy transition. Specifically, the aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of Poland’s energy transition process between 2004 and 2021. A comprehensive approach is employed to analyze Poland’s energy transition process, focusing on the effectiveness of implementation through the Energy Transition Effectiveness Index. This methodology incorporates four dimensions, namely energy security, economic considerations, climate impact, and social aspects, each characterized by 22 sub-indices. The research methodology employs a two-tiered approach based on the multi-criteria decision making methodology. The EDAS method is utilized to determine the indices’ values, while the CRITIC, equal weights, and statistical variance methods and Laplace’s criterion are employed to ascertain sub-indices values and dimension weights, particularly useful for decision making under uncertainty. Moreover, the relationship between these indices, the Energy Transition Effectiveness Index, and Poland’s Gross Domestic Product is explored. By evaluating Poland’s energy transition effectiveness from 2004 to 2021 and comparing the results with other European Union countries, it becomes evident that the effectiveness varies over time. Despite encountering economic and social challenges during the energy sector’s transformation, Poland exhibits positive progress in its energy transition efforts, outperforming certain European Union counterparts. However, there is a pressing need to intensify efforts to curtail emissions and enhance renewable energy utilization. The European Union’s support and coordination are deemed crucial in facilitating these endeavors, alongside fostering the wider adoption of best practices among member states. The developed methodology stands as a valuable tool for ongoing evaluation of transformation processes across European Union nations.

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Empirical Assessment of the Efficiency of Poland’s Energy Transition Process in the Context of Implementing the European Union’s Energy Policy

Brodny,

Tutak,

Grebski

2024

Energies

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“…This concern is particularly relevant in countries like Italy, where a majority of residential and commercial structures were erected prior to the implementation of stringent energy efficiency regulations. Numerous studies have emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive energy and environmental redesign of the entire urban district [3][4][5][6]. The integration of renewable energy systems, such as air-to-water heat pumps or geothermal heat pumps (GSHP), represents the most effective solution, especially to mitigate the environmental impacts of buildings [7][8][9][10][11][12].…”

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Exergoeconomic and Environmental Evaluation of a Ground Source Heat Pump System for Reducing the Fossil Fuel Dependence: A Case Study in Rome

Nardecchia,

Pompei,

Egidi

et al. 2023

Energies

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By 2050, the European Commission aims to achieve a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions within the construction sector due to new targets set for greenhouse gases by the Commission. One of the most effective solutions for mitigating the environmental impact of buildings is to integrate renewable-energy systems such as air-to-water heat pumps or geothermal heat pumps. Several works in the literature investigated the advantages of heat pumps, particularly ground source heat pumps, for specific contexts. Furthermore, the evaluation can encompass not only energy considerations but also exergetic aspects, and this paper makes a significant contribution to the latter. The study presented here applies exergy analysis to a geothermal heat pump system that is interconnected with photo-voltaic and solar collector systems in a building located in Rome. Feasibility and environmental assessments were also conducted. It is evident that the exergy efficiency obtained is much lower than the energy efficiency. The heat pump demonstrates higher exergy efficiency by producing high-temperature thermal power compared to a constant dead state at relatively low temperatures. Following the heat pump, the adiabatic mixer exhibits the second highest exergy efficiency, trailed by two heat exchangers. Compared to a conventional plant case, the money saved is EUR 16,772 per year, translating to a Payback Period of 23 years. Furthermore, the average annual reduction in fossil fuel emissions is estimated at 26.2 metric tons of CO2.

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Smart Energy System from Socio-technical Perspectives: A Semi Systematic Literature Review

Zhai,

Zhang,

Huang

et al. 2024

Lecture Notes in Energy

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Energy systems in sustainability-profiled districts in Sweden: A literature review and a socio-technical ecology approach for future research

Cited by 8 publications

References 72 publications

Empirical Assessment of the Efficiency of Poland’s Energy Transition Process in the Context of Implementing the European Union’s Energy Policy

Empirical Assessment of the Efficiency of Poland’s Energy Transition Process in the Context of Implementing the European Union’s Energy Policy

Exergoeconomic and Environmental Evaluation of a Ground Source Heat Pump System for Reducing the Fossil Fuel Dependence: A Case Study in Rome

Smart Energy System from Socio-technical Perspectives: A Semi Systematic Literature Review

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