Sustainable or Distributed Energy—or both? Clarifying the Basic Concepts of Reforming the Energy Sector
This paper clarifies the concepts of Sustainable Energy (SE) and Distributed Energy (DE) including their related synonyms, by discussing, analyzing and presenting recommendations. This is important because these concepts are crucial in the on-going transformation from the fossil carbon based to rene...
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| description | This paper clarifies the concepts of Sustainable Energy (SE) and Distributed Energy (DE) including their related synonyms, by discussing, analyzing and presenting recommendations. This is important because these concepts are crucial in the on-going transformation from the fossil carbon based to renewable energy based societies, but still the use of the concepts has been confusing. SE consists of the integration of rational use of energy (energy saving, energy efficiency, use of renewable energy sources and sustainability management for anticipating, avoiding and reducing adverse impacts). The best consensus for defining DE is “facilities connected to the distribution network or on the customer side of the meter”. Devices using fossil fuels but otherwise falling under this umbrella cannot be excluded from DE. This paper explores definitions of wind power in relation to its grid connections via DE. SE is more comprehensive embracing the whole field of energy management, with the exception of distributed fossil generation. SE is valuable for understanding, planning and implementing energy strategies in the transition process of the energy sector. SE also includes centralized energy. It is useful for planning at national or sub-national geographic regions. The combination Sustainable Distributed Energy (SDE) is excellent for regional contexts and for creating regional renewable energy self-sufficiency, integrated with society-wide energy saving and energy efficiency programs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-aec40faa874841969451027c381448602022-12-22T02:07:58ZengAIMS PressAIMS Energy2333-83342015-06-013224125410.3934/energy.2015.2.241201502241Sustainable or Distributed Energy—or both? Clarifying the Basic Concepts of Reforming the Energy SectorPekka Peura0Patrik SjöholmLevón Institute, University of Vaasa, PO Box 700, 65101 FinlandThis paper clarifies the concepts of Sustainable Energy (SE) and Distributed Energy (DE) including their related synonyms, by discussing, analyzing and presenting recommendations. This is important because these concepts are crucial in the on-going transformation from the fossil carbon based to renewable energy based societies, but still the use of the concepts has been confusing. SE consists of the integration of rational use of energy (energy saving, energy efficiency, use of renewable energy sources and sustainability management for anticipating, avoiding and reducing adverse impacts). The best consensus for defining DE is “facilities connected to the distribution network or on the customer side of the meter”. Devices using fossil fuels but otherwise falling under this umbrella cannot be excluded from DE. This paper explores definitions of wind power in relation to its grid connections via DE. SE is more comprehensive embracing the whole field of energy management, with the exception of distributed fossil generation. SE is valuable for understanding, planning and implementing energy strategies in the transition process of the energy sector. SE also includes centralized energy. It is useful for planning at national or sub-national geographic regions. The combination Sustainable Distributed Energy (SDE) is excellent for regional contexts and for creating regional renewable energy self-sufficiency, integrated with society-wide energy saving and energy efficiency programs.http://www.aimspress.com/energy/article/278/fulltext.htmlsustainable energydistributed energydecentralized energyrenewable energy sources (RES)rational use of energy (RUE) |
| spellingShingle | Pekka Peura Patrik Sjöholm Sustainable or Distributed Energy—or both? Clarifying the Basic Concepts of Reforming the Energy Sector AIMS Energy sustainable energy distributed energy decentralized energy renewable energy sources (RES) rational use of energy (RUE) |
| title | Sustainable or Distributed Energy—or both? Clarifying the Basic Concepts of Reforming the Energy Sector |
| title_full | Sustainable or Distributed Energy—or both? Clarifying the Basic Concepts of Reforming the Energy Sector |
| title_fullStr | Sustainable or Distributed Energy—or both? Clarifying the Basic Concepts of Reforming the Energy Sector |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sustainable or Distributed Energy—or both? Clarifying the Basic Concepts of Reforming the Energy Sector |
| title_short | Sustainable or Distributed Energy—or both? Clarifying the Basic Concepts of Reforming the Energy Sector |
| title_sort | sustainable or distributed energy or both clarifying the basic concepts of reforming the energy sector |
| topic | sustainable energy distributed energy decentralized energy renewable energy sources (RES) rational use of energy (RUE) |
| url | http://www.aimspress.com/energy/article/278/fulltext.html |
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