Energy Modeling Related to Sustainability

Dear Colleagues,

Access to high quality energy is a driver for economic and social development, yet the current structure of energy systems is causing severe environmental problems. As a result, a transition to sustainable energy and the attainment of goal 7 of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) is considered a prerequisite for reaching the other 16 SDGs. Considering the importance of the energy system in reaching the SDGs, it is the aim of this Special Issue to explore how energy modeling is used to support sustainable development, with a particular emphasis on the integrated modeling of energy systems. 
This Special Issue will comprise papers covering a wide range of methodologies and aspects related to energy modeling to support sustainable development. Topics include modeling energy transitions and trajectories at different scales, exploring the role/limitations of renewable energy and material use, modeling sustainable energy development capturing the environmental impact of energy development (e.g. GHG emissions, air quality, land-based impacts), the social impacts of energy development, and the economic implications of energy system development. Modelling consumer behavior, energy justice, energy use in urban systems and various sectors (e.g. agriculture, transport, industry households) and policy assessments to support sustainable development. We seek papers that rely on different modeling approaches including integrated modeling, system dynamics, agent-based analysis, optimization models and LCA. We particularly welcome papers that illustrate methodological advancements in energy modeling, enabling us to capture more clearly the sustainability implications of energy system development.

Prof. Dr. Brynhildur Davidsdottir
Guest Editor

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