A Linear Modelling Approach to Efficiently Utilize Renewable Energy Sources by the Means of Integrated Energy in the ENTSO-E

Abstract

The linear modelling approach aims at the investigation whether the carbon dioxide emission reduction goals of 80-95% until 2050 compared to the base year 1990 can be achieved in the European Network of Transmission System Operators of Electricity (ENTSO-E) area. Through the exploitation of the techno-economic potential of 13,791 TWh/a renewable energy production and a high share of power-to-x technologies, the optimum value of 80.46% CO2,eq emission reduction can be realized, amounting to a total emission of 894 MtCO2,eq. As a result, one third of the ENTSO-E countries become net importer and two thirds net exporter of electricity.