Modelling of energy transition as an optimization problem: is it possible to achieve energy transition in France without renewable energy research?

To illustrate the energy transition concept and its associated stakes, we used the mathematical optimization formalism and designed a toy-model applied to the French energy system. This approach is not predictive but lays on four pedagogical scenarios considering industrial capacity and resources li...

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Published inEmergent scientist Vol. 6; no. 1; p. 1
Main Authors Riondet, L., Kpanou, F., Sawadogo, M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Les Ulis EDP Sciences 01.01.2022
Subjects
Alternative energy
Carbon
Energy consumption
Energy research
energy transition
Hypotheses
mathematical optimization
Mathematical Physics
Optimization
photovoltaic
Physics
planetary boundaries
Productivity
Recycling
Renewable energy
Renewable resources
Solar energy
Solar panels
Sustainability
toy model
Variables
France
Toy model
Photovoltaic
Planetary boundaries
Mathematical optimization
Energy transition
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Summary:To illustrate the energy transition concept and its associated stakes, we used the mathematical optimization formalism and designed a toy-model applied to the French energy system. This approach is not predictive but lays on four pedagogical scenarios considering industrial capacity and resources limitation, and recycling process to characterise a field of possibilities. Thus, productivity limit and lifetime of solar panels emerge as crucial factors in the short term. Massive recycling process seems to delay material scarcity effect to long term. In contrast, increasing demand remains a significant burden to energy production sustainability.
ISSN:2556-8779
2556-8779
DOI:10.1051/emsci/2022003