Energy Security Through Demand-Side Flexibility: The Case of Denmark
Jacob Østergaard, Charalampos Ziras, Henrik W. Bindner, Jalal Kazempour, Mattia Marinelli, Peter Markussen, Signe Horn Rosted, J.S. Christensen
Abstract
The Danish government has set very ambitious binding targets regarding decarbonization. By 2030, carbon dioxide emissions must be reduced by 70% compared to the 1990 level. This can be achieved primarily through a predominantly renewables-based electricity system and the electrification of energy demand.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrificationFlexibility (engineering)Renewable energyDemand sideElectricityNatural resource economicsElectricity demandEnvironmental economicsEnergy demandEnergy securityGovernment (linguistics)Electricity systemBusinessDanishEconomicsElectricity generationEngineeringElectrical engineeringPower (physics)Quantum mechanicsPhilosophyManagementLinguisticsPhysicsIntegrated Energy Systems OptimizationSmart Grid Energy Management