Modelling and development of sustainable energy systems

Muhammad Amir Raza; M. M. Aman; Abdul Ghani Abro; Muhammad Shahid; Darakhshan Ara; Tufail Ahmed Waseer; Mohsin Ali Tunio; Shakir Ali Soomro; Nadeem Ahmed Tunio; Raza Haider; Muhammad Amir Raza; M. M. Aman; Abdul Ghani Abro; Muhammad Shahid; Darakhshan Ara; Tufail Ahmed Waseer; Mohsin Ali Tunio; Shakir Ali Soomro; Nadeem Ahmed Tunio; Raza Haider

doi:10.3934/energy.2023014

AIMS Energy

2023, Volume 11, Issue 2: 256-270. doi: 10.3934/energy.2023014

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Modelling and development of sustainable energy systems

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Department of Electrical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, SZAB Campus Khairpur Mir's, 66020, Pakistan
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Centre for Advanced Studies in Renewable Energy (ASURE), NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
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Department of Electrical Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
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Department of Electronic Engineering, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, 74800, Pakistan
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Department of Information Sciences and Humanities, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, 74800, Pakistan
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Department of Electronic Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, 76062, Pakistan
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Department of Electrical Engineering, Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology, Khuzdar, 98100, Pakistan

Received: 28 December 2022 Revised: 27 February 2023 Accepted: 01 March 2023 Published: 13 March 2023

Due to the recent climate change, organizations all over the globe are developing plans for reducing carbon emissions by developing clean energy technologies and energy efficient devices. However, the path for transition to green energy system is still unclear and in general, the representation of green energy supply for transition pathways is limited. Therefore, this study outlines a plan for getting Swedish energy sector completely carbon neutral by 2050. The approach can also be applicable to the majority of nations worldwide. Computer based simulations are performed on Energy PLAN software for making clean, green and sustainable energy system that can balance every component of entire energy system during the study period 2022 to 2050. This study takes into account the sustainable use of renewable sources for all economic sectors as well as the interchange of energy with nearby nations under the two scenarios. Additionally, the energy system works in tandem with other industries to create a fully carbon-free environment. The results revealed that, 50% de-carbonization is possible till 2035 and 100% de-carbonization is possible till 2050. This enables a discussion of how ambitious 10-year goals might serve as a first step toward the mid-century elimination of fossil fuels from the energy sector.
- energy model,
- energy transition,
- clean environment,
- green economy,
- energy balance,
- energy mix
Citation: Muhammad Amir Raza, M. M. Aman, Abdul Ghani Abro, Muhammad Shahid, Darakhshan Ara, Tufail Ahmed Waseer, Mohsin Ali Tunio, Shakir Ali Soomro, Nadeem Ahmed Tunio, Raza Haider. Modelling and development of sustainable energy systems[J]. AIMS Energy, 2023, 11(2): 256-270. doi: 10.3934/energy.2023014

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Abstract

Due to the recent climate change, organizations all over the globe are developing plans for reducing carbon emissions by developing clean energy technologies and energy efficient devices. However, the path for transition to green energy system is still unclear and in general, the representation of green energy supply for transition pathways is limited. Therefore, this study outlines a plan for getting Swedish energy sector completely carbon neutral by 2050. The approach can also be applicable to the majority of nations worldwide. Computer based simulations are performed on Energy PLAN software for making clean, green and sustainable energy system that can balance every component of entire energy system during the study period 2022 to 2050. This study takes into account the sustainable use of renewable sources for all economic sectors as well as the interchange of energy with nearby nations under the two scenarios. Additionally, the energy system works in tandem with other industries to create a fully carbon-free environment. The results revealed that, 50% de-carbonization is possible till 2035 and 100% de-carbonization is possible till 2050. This enables a discussion of how ambitious 10-year goals might serve as a first step toward the mid-century elimination of fossil fuels from the energy sector.

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