Title: A global renewable energy scenario

Authors: Bent Sorensen, Peter Meibom

Addresses: Roskilde University, Institute 2, Energy & Environment Group, Universitetsvej 1, P.O.Box 260, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark. Roskilde University, Institute 2, Energy & Environment Group, Universitetsvej 1, P.O.Box 260, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark

Abstract: The scenario method is used to investigate whether or not an energy supply system entirely based upon renewable energy sources (solar radiation, wind, biomass, environmental heat and hydro) can supply the energy globally required by the mid-21st century. A geographical information system (GIS) is employed to assess the spatial match between supply and demand, and the robustness of the scenario against changes in assumptions is discussed.

Keywords: renewable energy; energy systems; global energy modelling; GIS.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGEI.2000.000869

International Journal of Global Energy Issues, 2000 Vol.13 No.1/2/3, pp.196 - 276

Published online: 19 Apr 2003 *

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