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Nothing to regret

Reconciling renewable energies with human wellbeing and nature in the German Energy Transition

verfasst von
Julia Wiehe, Julia Thiele, Anna Walter, Ali Hashemifarzad, Jens Zum Hingst, Christina von Haaren
Abstract

Although the transition to energy supply through renewables (RE) is, in general, politically accepted in Germany, its progress is slowed by conflicting interests, primarily nature conservation and protesting residents. This study aims to find ways to solve these conflicts in Germany. To this end, the researchers developed a geospatial model that calculates RE potentials and vulnerabilities of nature and humans. Both data input and some evaluation standards are variables in the model. The outcomes are compared to an estimated total energy demand in 2050. Two ambitious scenarios (“no regret” and “compromise”) show that a maximum of 4% of the German territory is available to meet the energy demand. This demand can be met using PV in urban areas and wind in rural landscapes without significantly impairing nature's and people's wellbeing. Solar parks and other potentials not considered in the model are treated as a reserve, which can be included if the energy targets are not met under the assumed scenario conditions. Such reserves also provide flexibility for co-determination in public participation.

Organisationseinheit(en)
Institut für Umweltplanung
Externe Organisation(en)
Clausthaler Umwelttechnik-Institut GmbH (CUTEC)
Typ
Artikel
Journal
International Journal of Energy Research
Band
45
Seiten
745-758
Anzahl der Seiten
14
ISSN
0363-907X
Publikationsdatum
22.12.2020
Publikationsstatus
Veröffentlicht
Peer-reviewed
Ja
ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete
Erneuerbare Energien, Nachhaltigkeit und Umwelt, Kernenergie und Kernkraftwerkstechnik, Feuerungstechnik, Energieanlagenbau und Kraftwerkstechnik
Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung
SDG 7 – Erschwingliche und saubere Energie
Elektronische Version(en)
https://doi.org/10.1002/er.5870 (Zugang: Offen)
https://doi.org/10.1002/er.7002 (Zugang: Offen)