Energy System Modeling with EnergyPLAN: Review of EnergyPLAN as Energy System Modeling Software for Efficient Renewable Energy System
Keywords:
EnergyPLAN software, Energy system modeling, EnergyPLAN energy system analysis, EnergyPLAN analysis computer model, EnergyPLAN modeling toolAbstract
EnergyPLAN, developed by Aalborg University, Denmark, is a comprehensive energy system modeling tool widely used to support renewable energy transitions and carbon neutrality pathways globally. This review examines the role of EnergyPLAN in optimizing sustainable energy systems across diverse regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Australia. The findings highlight its application in evaluating high renewable energy penetration and integrated energy strategies. In Europe, countries such as Bulgaria and Montenegro explore pathways toward 100% renewable systems, while Germany and Denmark focus on sector coupling, electrification, and district heating integration. Advanced approaches combining EnergyPLAN with machine learning improve system optimization in island energy systems and regional planning. In Asia, South Korea applies EnergyPLAN for hydrogen production and clean energy integration, while China, Kazakhstan, and Iran demonstrate diverse low-carbon transition strategies using integrated modeling. In Africa, Algeria, Nigeria, and Mauritius employ EnergyPLAN to expand renewable energy deployment and electrification planning. Latin American countries, including Bolivia, Chile, and Colombia, use the model to enhance renewable energy integration and storage development. In Australia, EnergyPLAN-based studies reveal a transition toward wind and solar energy while addressing fossil fuel dependency challenges. The novelty of this review lies in its geographically structured synthesis of EnergyPLAN applications, identifying cross-regional trends, shared challenges, and future research directions. Overall, the study demonstrates that EnergyPLAN is a powerful decision-support tool for designing sustainable, reliable, and low-carbon energy systems across global contexts.
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