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International Journal of Renewable Energy Technology

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  • EnergyPLAN in global energy transitions: a systematic review of applications, trends, and gaps   Order a copy of this article
    by Emine Ertane Baş, Şeyma Emeç, Vecihi Yiğit 
    Abstract: As the global energy transition accelerates, scenario-based simulation tools have become indispensable for integrated energy planning and policy design. Among these tools, EnergyPLAN stands out due to its high temporal resolution and its capacity to model cross-sectoral interactions among electricity, heating, and transport systems. Despite its growing academic use, a systematic synthesis of recent research applications has been lacking. This review addresses that gap by analysing 191 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2020 and 2024, using a mixed-methods approach that combines bibliometric mapping with qualitative thematic analysis. Findings reveal a strong geographical concentration of EnergyPLAN applications in Europe particularly Denmark and Italy with emerging uptake in countries such as China, Ecuador, and Nigeria. Most studies focus on electricity and heating systems, while critical areas like cooling, rural electrification, and the water-energy-food nexus remain largely underexplored. Methodological limitations include uneven data availability, limited incorporation of economic and governance dimensions, and insufficient treatment of uncertainty. By identifying empirical patterns, conceptual gaps, and methodological shortcomings, this review offers strategic guidance for expanding the utility of EnergyPLAN in both research and policy contexts. The findings provide actionable insights for scholars and decision-makers aiming to leverage modelling tools for inclusive, resilient, and low-carbon energy transitions.
    Keywords: EnergyPLAN; energy system modelling; sustainable energy transitions; systematic review; bibliometric review; MCDM.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJRET.2026.10077912
     

 

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