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This book offers an interdisciplinary discussion of the fundamental issues concerning policies for sustainable transition to renewable energies from the perspectives of sociologists, physicists, engineers, economists, anthropologists, biologists, ecologists and policy analysts. Adopting a combined approach, these are analysed taking both complex systems and social practice theories into consideration to provide deeper insights into the evolution of energy systems. https://lnkd.in/eV5wFYGf

A great short explainer video on what systems innovation means in the context of energy: https://lnkd.in/e7ZkR6Hp These are some of the key topics we are exploring in our hub: https://lnkd.in/eFhkW7zz

Unraveling the complexities of an energy transition from Philippe Vandenbroeck Find the article here: https://lnkd.in/e-KNPi_T Find the miro board here: https://lnkd.in/e-fCg8ki "In the past two years, DGA illuminated various aspects of the Dutch energy transition, away from fossil fuels towards a renewables and hydrogen-based system. Obviously a frightfully complicated, costly and controversial operation. In order to get a better feel for the overall scope and orientation of DGA’s argument, I have selected four long reads — typically around 5.000 words long — and summarised each by way of a causal-loop diagram. I then pulled the four diagrams together and developed a single, synthetic diagram from them."

This figure describes the Circular clean-energy system "The EEA study underpinning this briefing sets out the factors that would make the renewable energy system more circular" Read more here https://is.gd/wGW2Hn Addressing policy gaps, market barriers, and stakeholder actions is crucial for mitigating growing waste streams, ensuring sustainability, and reinforcing the renewable energy sector's green credentials. Source: EEA

Energy efficiency is about understanding the entire system.  A systemic approach enables us to identify inefficiencies at every stage and optimize each part of the system for greater sustainability. By adopting a holistic perspective, we can create smarter, more effective solutions that drive long-term energy savings and reduce environmental impact. How can we apply systems thinking to unlock greater energy efficiency across the entire supply chain?Let us know your thoughts in comments.

This is from the paper, "Complexity profiles: A large-scale review of energy system models in terms of complexity" This paper explains the relationship between the purpose and complexity of energy system models, identifying four major clusters: unit commitment, electrical grids, policy assessment, and future energy systems. It highlights trade-offs between model detail and computational constraints, offering a basis for complexity management in energy modeling. Source: https://is.gd/KG6fct

The figure depicts, "Decision layers influencing the total energy system design" Source: "A modeler's guide to handle complexity in energy systems optimization" https://is.gd/A2UwDe

This paper, "Energy and Complexity: New Ways Forward", looks at how complexity science can help us understand energy systems. https://is.gd/jqmmCv It focuses on tools like agent-based and network modeling to address challenges in creating sustainable energy systems, especially how technology and behavior interact, and how these insights can guide decision-making. How can we embrace complexity science to adapt and transform energy systems for a sustainable future? 

UK Neighbourhoods at +3ºC: https://lnkd.in/eAhEzc7Q "An energy transition through full electrification will need to be married with a strategy of reduced mineral and material consumption in order to fully transition away from fossil fuels. This will mean changing how local energy demands are managed, and by whom, through new energy services and leasing contracts as well as demand reduction. Community-owned, and distributed renewable energy systems and heating and cooling networks will build neighbourhood agency around the transition, developing a universal basic energy provision. We should move away from renewable energy existing as a luxury for only the ‘able to pay’ market, and instead use community energy schemes to lower bills for those most in need, reducing inequality in our neighbourhoods."

Systems mapping should be a key tool in our toolbox for developing a better understanding of energy systems as complex adaptive systems. Here are three popular software tools for mapping and modeling complex systems: https://miro.com/ https://kumu.io/ https://gephi.org/