Energy Infrastructure Priorities
In-Depth Analysis
09-03-2011
Energy infrastructure priorities are made on the basis of long-term energy models with underlying assumptions influencing the model results. This briefing paper analyses long-term assumptions up to 2050. It recommends that energy savings targets, CO2 reduction targets and third country interconnections for renewable electricity import are used as underlying assumptions for a longer term Impact Assessment of infrastructure priorities. Furthermore, it is recommended to set intermediate targets for 2030 and 2040.
In-Depth Analysis
Executive summary
External author
M. Altmann (Ludwig-Bölkow-Systemtechnik - LBST), J. Michalski (Ludwig-Bölkow-Systemtechnik - LBST) and A. Brenninkmeijer (HINICIO)
About this document
Publication type
Policy area
Keyword
- available energy resources
- climate change
- deterioration of the environment
- economic analysis
- economic infrastructure
- economic model
- economic policy
- ECONOMICS
- ENERGY
- energy diversification
- energy grid
- energy policy
- energy production
- energy transport
- ENVIRONMENT
- environmental policy
- long-term forecast
- reduction of gas emissions
- security of supply
- trade
- TRADE