Risk-based methods for sustainable energy system planning: A review

Ioannou, A., Angus, A. and Brennan, F. (2017) Risk-based methods for sustainable energy system planning: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 74, pp. 602-615. (doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2017.02.082)

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Abstract

The value of investments in renewable energy (RE) technologies has increased rapidly over the last decade as a result of political pressures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and the policy incentives to increase the share of RE in the energy mix. As the number of RE investments increases, so does the need to measure the associated risks throughout planning, constructing and operating these technologies. This paper provides a state-of-the-art literature review of the quantitative and semi-quantitative methods that have been used to model risks and uncertainties in sustainable energy system planning and feasibility studies, including the derivation of optimal energy technology portfolios. The review finds that in quantitative methods, risks are mainly measured by means of the variance or probability density distributions of technical and economical parameters; while semi-quantitative methods such as scenario analysis and multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) can also address non-statistical parameters such as socio-economic factors (e.g. macro-economic trends, lack of public acceptance). Finally, untapped issues recognised in recent research approaches are discussed along with suggestions for future research.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:This work was supported by grant EP/L016303/1 for Cranfield University, Centre for Doctoral Training in Renewable Energy Marine Structures (REMS) (http://www.rems-cdt.ac.uk/) from the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Ioannou, Dr Anastasia
Authors: Ioannou, A., Angus, A., and Brennan, F.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
Journal Name:Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:1364-0321
ISSN (Online):1364-0321
Published Online:01 January 2017
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2017 Elsevier
First Published:First published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 74:602-615
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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