Energy Conservation, Efficiency and Demand Side Management

The efficient use of energy is the key to maintaining our world’s resources; indeed our future depends on it. Energy conservation can be achieved through increased efficient energy use, in connection with decreased energy consumption and reduced consumption from conventional energy sources. Energy conservation can result in increased financial capital, environmental quality, national security, personal security, and human comfort. Individuals and organizations that are direct consumers of energy choose to conserve energy to reduce energy costs and promote economic security. In view of the nation's energy security interests, it is important to be increasing alternative fuel capability throughout the fleet. The need to ensure the nation's long-term energy security is of such vital concern that it takes precedent over possible short-term convention energy sources consumption and environmental impacts.

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Influence of the Share of Renewable Energy Sources on the Level of Energy Security in EECCA Countries

Energies ◽

10.3390/en14040903 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 903 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ivan Trifonov ◽

Dmitry Trukhan ◽

Yury Koshlich ◽

Valeriy Prasolov ◽

Beata Ślusarczyk

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Energy Security ◽

Structural Characteristics ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Energy Resource ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Structural Content ◽

High Degree

In this study we aimed to determine the extent to which changes in the share of renewable energy sources, their structural complex, and the level of energy security in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia (EECCA) countries in the medium- and long-term are interconnected. The study was performed through modeling and determination of the structural characteristics of energy security in the countries. The methodology of the approach to modeling was based on solving the problem of nonlinear optimization by selecting a certain scenario. For the study, the data of EECCA countries were used. The ability of EECCA countries to benefit from long-term indirect and induced advantages of the transformation period depends on the extent to which their domestic supply chains facilitate the deployment of energy transformation and induced economic activity. This study provides an opportunity to assess the degree of influence of renewable energy sources on the level of energy security of countries in the context of energy resource diversification. The high degree of influence of renewable energy sources on energy security in the EECCA countries has been proven in the implementation of the developed scenarios for its increase. Energy security is growing. At the same time, its level depends not only on an increase in the share of renewable sources but also on the structure of energy resources complex of countries, and the development of various renewable energy sources. Therefore, today the EECCA countries are forced not only to increase the share of renewable energy sources but also to attach strategic importance to the structural content of their energy complex.

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Short-term energy use prediction of solar-assisted water heating system: Application case of combined attention-based LSTM and time-series decomposition

Solar Energy ◽

10.1016/j.solener.2020.07.008 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 207 ◽

pp. 626-639 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Amirreza Heidari ◽

Dolaana Khovalyg

Keyword(s):

Time Series ◽

System Application ◽

Energy Use ◽

Heating System ◽

Water Heating ◽

Short Term ◽

Time Series Decomposition ◽

Term Energy ◽

Energy Use Prediction

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The Role of Renewable Energy Sources in a Sustainable World

Energy & Environment ◽

10.1177/0958305x9200300407 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. 430-443 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ruud Pleune

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Energy Conservation ◽

Fossil Fuels ◽

Energy Use ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Energy Sources ◽

World Energy ◽

World Concept

Present energy use - largely dependent on fossil fuels - is incompatible with the sustainable world concept. In a sustainable world, energy sources are renewable and used in a way that damage to the environment is minimalized. This study investigates the possibility of a sustainable world using renewable energy sources. It appears that - when strict energy conservation is applied - such a sustainable world seems to be attainable. This requires, however, drastic changes in most parts of society.

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Technologie energetycznego wykorzystania odpadów

Studia Ecologiae et Bioethicae ◽

10.21697/seb.2011.9.2.06 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 103-129

Author(s):

Krzysztof Biernat ◽

Paulina Luiza Dziołak ◽

Izabela Samson-Bręk

Keyword(s):

Energy Security ◽

Organic Waste ◽

Energy Use ◽

Waste To Energy ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Plasma Technology ◽

Alternative Source ◽

Energy Technologies ◽

Biogas Technology

The aim of this paper is to show municipal and organic waste as an alternative source of energy and the benefits which can bring their energy use. These benefits concern both environmental reasons, as well as freedom from conventional energy sources and increasing energy security. The article discusses the biogas technology and plasma technology as the most promising waste to energy technologies.

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Capacity Market and (the Lack of) New Investments: Evidence from Poland

Energies ◽

10.3390/en14237843 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (23) ◽

pp. 7843

Author(s):

Przemysław Kaszyński ◽

Aleksandra Komorowska ◽

Krzysztof Zamasz ◽

Grzegorz Kinelski ◽

Jacek Kamiński

Keyword(s):

Power Generation ◽

Energy Security ◽

Financial Support ◽

Investment Decisions ◽

Market Mechanism ◽

Demand Side ◽

Capacity Market ◽

Term Energy ◽

Demand Side Response

Capacity remuneration mechanisms operate in many European countries. In 2018, Poland implemented a centralized capacity market to ensure appropriate funding for the existing and new power generation units to improve long-term energy security. One of the declarations made while the mechanism was deployed was its beneficial influence on incentives for investments in new units. In this context, this paper aims to analyze the effects of the capacity mechanism adopted for investments in new power generation units that may be financed under the capacity market mechanism in Poland. The analysis is conducted for four types of capacity market units, the existing, refurbishing, planned, and demand-side response types, and includes the final results of capacity auctions. The results prove that the primary beneficiaries of the capacity market in Poland have been the existing units (including the refurbishing ones) responsible for more than 80% of capacity obligation volumes contracted for 2021–2025. Moreover, during the implementation of the capacity market in Poland, the planned units that signed long-term capacity contracts with a total share of 12% of the whole market were already at the advanced phases of construction, and the investment decisions were made long before the implementation of the capacity market mechanism. Therefore, they were not associated with the financial support from the capacity market. The study indicates that the capacity market did not bring incentives for investments in new power generation units in the investigated period.

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The Impact of Economic Growth, Trade Openness and Technological Progress on Renewable Energy Use in Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development Countries

10.31235/osf.io/wj45u ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Md. Mahmudul Alam ◽

Wahid Murad

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Renewable Energy ◽

Least Squares ◽

Technological Progress ◽

Energy Use ◽

Trade Openness ◽

Oecd Countries ◽

Ordinary Least Squares ◽

Short Term

This study investigates the short-term and long-term impacts of economic growth, trade openness and technological progress on renewable energy use in Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. Based on a panel data set of 25 OECD countries for 43 years, we used the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) approach and the related intermediate estimators, including pooled mean group (PMG), mean group (MG) and dynamic fixed effect (DFE) to achieve the objective. The estimated ARDL model has also been checked for robustness using the two substitute single equation estimators, these being the dynamic ordinary least squares (DOLS) and fully modified ordinary least squares (FMOLS). Empirical results reveal that economic growth, trade openness and technological progress significantly influence renewable energy use over the long-term in OECD countries. While the long-term nature of dynamics of the variables is found to be similar across 25 OECD countries, their short-term dynamics are found to be mixed in nature. This is attributed to varying levels of trade openness and technological progress in OECD countries. Since this is a pioneer study that investigates the issue, the findings are completely new and they make a significant contribution to renewable energy literature as well as relevant policy development.

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The Importance of End-Use Technologies for Long-Term Energy Use in Sweden

Proceedings of the World Renewable Energy Congress – Sweden, 8–13 May, 2011, Linköping, Sweden ◽

10.3384/ecp11057984 ◽

2011 ◽

Author(s):

Mats Bladh

Keyword(s):

Energy Use ◽

Term Energy ◽

End Use

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Design of Microgrid Energy Management System Based on LabVIEW

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.960-961.1562 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 960-961 ◽

pp. 1562-1566 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Teng Yu Ge ◽

Bu Han Zhang ◽

Jun Li Wu ◽

Bing Jie Jin ◽

Shuang Zhao ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Energy Management ◽

Management System ◽

Point Of View ◽

System Structure ◽

Energy Management System ◽

Short Term ◽

Optimization Management ◽

Term Energy ◽

Microgrid Energy Management

Microgrid can be applied in different locations, relative to traditional power technology. It can improve the reliability of users of electricity and power system operation. Distributed power in microgrid needs real-time and multi-objective optimization management. This paper discusses functions and structure of microgrid energy management system(MGEMS) when connected with the main grid. Problems in long-term and short-term energy management of microgrid are discussed. From the point of view of the software platform, the system structure of MGEMS software are proposed. On this basis, this paper discusses the way to construct modules of MGEMS and their functions.

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Consumers’ Attitudes about Energy Conservation in Sweden, Canada, and the United States, with Implications for Policymakers

Journal of Marketing & Public Policy ◽

10.1177/074391568200100105 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 57-67 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Chris T. Allen ◽

Roger J. Calantone ◽

Charles D. Schewe

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Energy Conservation ◽

Energy Use ◽

The United States ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Efficient Energy ◽

Personal Involvement ◽

Economic Rationale ◽

Promotion Campaigns ◽

Efficient Energy Use

Cross-cultural comparisons can prove helpful for pinpointing factors which underlie efficient energy use. This study examines differences in the attitudes of Swedes, Canadians, and Americans about energy conservation, as a vehicle for evaluating the energy policies of these nations. Although they are efficient energy users, the heavily regulated Swedes possess weaker perceptions of personal involvement and effectiveness with regard to their energy problems. Canadians seem to have a more realistic understanding of the energy situation, and are more sensitive to the economic rationale for conservation, possibly as a result of their government's conservation promotion campaigns. Implications of the findings for U.S. energy policy are discussed.

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