Edvard Košnjek , Boris Sučić , Fouad Al-Mansour , Aleksandar Kavgić
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The method was tested through the development of 36 strategies for a Slovenian municipality, with three top-ranked strategies implemented as pilot cases. For the proposed woodchip-based combined heat and power system, the economic analysis indicated a net present value of €144,134 and an internal rate of return of 7.2%, which exceeds the weighted average cost of capital of 5.0%. In the second case, the utilisation of excess heat from industrial processes in the district heating system suggested potential annual savings of over €2.4 million, with an estimated return on investment within five years, assuming partial public co-financing. 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Strategic management approaches for developing sustainable renewable heat supply in local communities: A case study
The importance of local sustainable energy projects in the transition to a climate-neutral society is widely recognised, yet strategic planning at the local level often lacks structure and consistency. This paper presents an integrated methodology combining established strategic management tools—such as SWOT analysis, multi-criteria decision-making methods for prioritising factors and strategies, and strategic formulation matrices—to develop and implement sustainable development strategies in the energy sector. The seven-step process includes defining the national sustainable development framework, identifying strategic orientations, assessing local conditions, evaluating the relevance of key factors, formulating strategies, and determining performance indicators. The method was tested through the development of 36 strategies for a Slovenian municipality, with three top-ranked strategies implemented as pilot cases. For the proposed woodchip-based combined heat and power system, the economic analysis indicated a net present value of €144,134 and an internal rate of return of 7.2%, which exceeds the weighted average cost of capital of 5.0%. In the second case, the utilisation of excess heat from industrial processes in the district heating system suggested potential annual savings of over €2.4 million, with an estimated return on investment within five years, assuming partial public co-financing. These findings confirm the practical applicability of the proposed approach and its usefulness in supporting local authorities in the development of effective and economically viable strategies for the energy transition.
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Thermal Science and Engineering Progress (TSEP) publishes original, high-quality research articles that span activities ranging from fundamental scientific research and discussion of the more controversial thermodynamic theories, to developments in thermal engineering that are in many instances examples of the way scientists and engineers are addressing the challenges facing a growing population – smart cities and global warming – maximising thermodynamic efficiencies and minimising all heat losses. It is intended that these will be of current relevance and interest to industry, academia and other practitioners. It is evident that many specialised journals in thermal and, to some extent, in fluid disciplines tend to focus on topics that can be classified as fundamental in nature, or are ‘applied’ and near-market. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress will bridge the gap between these two areas, allowing authors to make an easy choice, should they or a journal editor feel that their papers are ‘out of scope’ when considering other journals. The range of topics covered by Thermal Science and Engineering Progress addresses the rapid rate of development being made in thermal transfer processes as they affect traditional fields, and important growth in the topical research areas of aerospace, thermal biological and medical systems, electronics and nano-technologies, renewable energy systems, food production (including agriculture), and the need to minimise man-made thermal impacts on climate change. Review articles on appropriate topics for TSEP are encouraged, although until TSEP is fully established, these will be limited in number. Before submitting such articles, please contact one of the Editors, or a member of the Editorial Advisory Board with an outline of your proposal and your expertise in the area of your review.