Energy Technology Perspectives 2016 - Towards Sustainable Urban Energy System

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Energy Technology Perspectives:Towards Sustainable Urban Energy Systems

Uwe Remme

ETSAP Workshop, 30 May 2016

Nordic

Cites, flexibility and pathways to carbon-

neutrality

CO2 emissions of Nordic region in the global context

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Power generation and district heating are almost there

The Nordic carbon intensity of electricity supply in 2015 is where the global electricity supply will be in 2039 in the 2DS scenario.

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Carbon-neutral scenario for the Nordic region

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Visualisation of Nordic CO2 emissions, 2013

Nordic CO2 emissions in the CNS

Demand sectors most challenging

Transforming the energy system

Nordic Total Primary Energy Supply in the CNS

Flexibility through system integration

Rapid electrification of transport

Nordic stock of cars and light commercial vehicles in the CNS

Long-distance transport

15% import dependencyfor biomass in 2050,up from 8% in 2013

Policy recommendations

1. Strengthen incentives for flexibility

2. Nordic cooperation on grids and markets

3. Ramp up industrial innovation

4. Utilise proven policies in transport

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Conclusions

Part 1: Setting the Scene

Global Outlook

Tracking Clean Energy Progress

Part 2: Towards Sustainable Urban Energy Systems

The Urban Energy Challenge

Energy-efficient Buildings in the Urban Environment

Sustainable Urban Transport

Energy Supply in Cities

Policy and Finance Mechanisms for Sustainable Urban Energy Systems

Mexico’s Sustainable Energy Transition: What Role for Cities?

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