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Which variables are essential for renewable energies?

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Pages 253-261 | Received 16 Jul 2018, Accepted 07 Oct 2019, Published online: 20 Oct 2019
 

ABSTRACT

Essential Variables are defined as a minimal set of variables that explain the state of the system. They are crucial for predicting its developments, and support metrics that measure its evolution. The variables should be relevant to meet requirements of stakeholders and be technically and economically feasible for systematic observation. A definition of Essential Renewable Energies Variables is proposed linked with their identification in several domains in renewable energy using a bottom-up and user-driven approach, and spanning over several years of documented interaction with stakeholders. Lists of variables are proposed in hydropower, solar, wind, and marine energies. It does not comprise the variables relating to social and economic aspects supporting decision making in investment nor those relating to civil engineering that are needed to erect a plant or farm.

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Funding

The authors are acknowledging the support of the H2020 program through the ConnectinGEO project. This project was funded by the EU FP for Research and Innovation (SC5-18a-2014-H2020) under grant agreement n° 641538.