The Application of Weather and Climate Research in the Energy Sector

Dear Colleagues,

The energy sector is undergoing an enormous transformation. On one hand, a transition to renewables is essential to meet future energy demand and to achieve a carbon emission reduction of 45 per cent by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 aligned with the 1.5 °C target, as stipulated by the Paris Agreement (2015), as well as to fulfil the aim of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all). On the other hand, there is a need to ensure climate resilience across the energy sector against more frequent and intense extreme weather, water and climate events, as climate change is putting energy security at risk, globally.

For the energy sector, achieving net zero emissions requires a rapid decarbonisation of the energy system (e.g., generation, infrastructure, transport) with much of the replacement capacity being variable renewable energy. Such decarbonisation also includes a drastic increase in energy efficiency and system resilience, a thorough digitalisation for smart decisions and a boosted investment in low-carbon innovation. As a result, the energy sector has recently begun an epochal infrastructure, technological and societal transformation. In this context, Weather and Climate information is an indispensable enabler for an effective and timely energy transformation.

In this context, many lines of research are active and expanding that support this energy transition. This Special Issue, therefore, invites papers that contribute toward the following areas:

1. Energy Planning and Financing;
2. Energy Operations and Maintenance;
3. Energy Resource Management;
4. Energy Systems Risk Assessment and Investment;
5. Climate and Energy Modelling;
6. Environmental impacts of energy systems;
7. Weather and Climate Services for Energy;
8. Energy policy, programmes and cross-sectoral issues;
9. Education/training programmes in energy and meteorology.

We look forward to receiving your contributions

Dr. Alberto Troccoli
Dr. Laurent Dubus
Prof. Dr. Sue Ellen Haupt
Guest Editors

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