Assessment of the Transition Towards a Future 100% Renewable Energy System in Mallorca
Author
Garcia Ferrando, Francesc De Paula
Term
4. Term
Publication year
2020
Pages
62
Abstract
This thesis assesses how Mallorca’s energy system can transition to meet the Balearic Climate Change and Energy Transition Law targets of 100% renewable energy and full emissions reduction by 2050. It starts from the island’s vulnerability to climate change, a very low share of renewables, and high tourism-driven demand, alongside significant emissions from coal power and road traffic. The research question asks how the energy system can be modeled to comply with the law’s objectives and how the law itself supports the transition. The methodology combines an institutional analysis of the law’s governance framework (including the Multi-Level Perspective and institutional pillars) with a technical energy system analysis using EnergyPLAN to simulate scenarios for 2018 (baseline), 2035, and 2050 focused on electricity and transport. The analysis examines renewable integration, transport electrification, seasonal demand variations, storage, and handling of critical excess electricity production. Detailed scenario results and findings are discussed in later chapters and are not fully presented in the provided excerpt.
Denne afhandling undersøger, hvordan Mallorcas energisystem kan omstilles for at opfylde Balearernes Klima- og Energiomstillingslovs mål om 100% vedvarende energi og fuld emissionsreduktion i 2050. Udgangspunktet er øens sårbarhed over for klimaforandringer, et energisystem med meget lav andel af vedvarende energi og høj turismeafhængighed, samt store udledninger fra kulkraft og vejtrafik. Projektets forskningsspørgsmål er, hvordan energisystemet kan modelleres til at overholde lovens målsætninger, og i hvilken grad loven selv understøtter omstillingen. Metodisk kombineres en institutionel analyse af lovens rammer (herunder Multi-Level Perspective og institutionelle “piller”) med en teknisk energisystemanalyse ved hjælp af EnergyPLAN, der simulerer scenarier for 2018 (reference), 2035 og 2050 med fokus på el- og transportsektoren. Analysen adresserer integration af vedvarende energikilder, elektrificering af transport, sæsonvariationer i efterspørgsel, lagring og håndtering af kritisk overskudsproduktion. De specifikke resultater og vurderinger af scenarierne omtales i rapportens senere kapitler og er ikke fuldt beskrevet i det udleverede uddrag.
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