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- CCS infrastructure development scenarios for the integrated Iberian Peninsula and Morocco energy systemPublication . Kanudia, Amit; Berghout, Niels; Boavida, Dulce; Van den Broek, Machteld; Cabal, Helena; Carneiro, Júlio; Fortes, Patricia; Gargiulo, Maurizio; Gouveia, João Pedro; Labriet, Maryse; Lechón, Yolanda; Martinez, Roberto; Mesquita, Paulo; Rimi, Abdelkrim; Seixas, Júlia; Tosato, GianCarloThis paper briefly illustrates a method to represent national energy systems and the geographical details of CCS infrastructures in the same technical-economic model. In the MARKAL-TIMES modeling framework a model of Morocco, Portugal and Spain with both spatial and temporal details has been implemented. As a function of assumptions on the development to 2050 of mitigation levels, economic growth and CO2 capture-transport storage characteristics, dozens of scenarios were prepared with the TIMES-COMET model. A few results on optimal levels of CCS contribution to mitigation compared to other energy system options are presented. The results also indicate the least cost lay out of the main capture, transport and storage infrastructures. It is concluded that the availability of CCS after 2020 will reduce the cost of mitigation in the Iberian Peninsula as soon as the EU GHG emissions reduction targets become more stringent than decided so far.
- Improving the Energy Performance of Public Buildings in the Mediterranean Climate via a Decision Support ToolPublication . Gouveia, João Pedro; Aelenei, Laura Elena; Aelenei, Daniel; Ourives, Raquel; Bessa, SaloméABSTRACT: Addressing Europe's decarbonisation challenge involves widespread deployment of nearly zero-energy buildings, deep energy renovations and renewable energy integration in the building sector. Enhancing energy efficiency in public buildings necessitates tailored solutions and strategic planning involving Local Public Administration. This work focuses on advancing insights into the application of the PrioritEE Decision Support Tool in Portuguese public buildings, highlighting the energy and financial savings and carbon dioxide emission reduction potential. Using detailed building characterisation data from energy performance certificates, we applied the tool across 22 public buildings of diverse typologies in three distinct regions of Portugal, representing various public entities. Results demonstrate the tool's adaptability, enabling a comprehensive assessment of energy performance and facilitating the exploration of customised energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. The research emphasises the critical role of user-friendly tools in aiding policymakers and local administration technicians in meeting national renovation targets and contributing to the broader energy transition objectives.
- Improving policy making and strategic planning competencies of public authorities in the energy management of municipal public buildings : the PrioritEE toolbox and its application in five mediterranean areasPublication . Salvia, Monica; Simoes, Sofia; Herrando, M.; Cavar, Marko; Cosmi, Carmelina; Pietrapertosa, Filomena; Gouveia, João Pedro; Fueyo, Norberto; Gómez, Antonio; Papadopoulou, Kiki; Taxeri, Elena; Rajić, Karlo; Di Leo, SenatroABSTRACT: Making public buildings smarter and more energy efficient requires tailored solutions to overcome the barriers in implementing suitable technology options in a large variety of building types. The PrioritEE project aimed to strengthen the policy-making and strategic planning competencies of local and regional public authorities in the energy management of Municipal Public Buildings, gaining experience in five local pilots in the Mediterranean area. This paper focuses on the PrioritEE toolbox, describing both the “soft components” and the technical components. These components are widely applicable and replicable in all European cities for supporting local administrations in improving energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources in municipal public buildings. The Energy Technologies and Building Retrofit Database is a technology repository of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technologies, providing the main reference data on costs, technical performance and lifetime. With the Decision Support Tool users can assess current building stock energy performance, evaluate different efficiency and renewable interventions, and compare, rank, and prioritize technical options through a set of key performance indicators. A sample of the results to date in the five partner regions are also presented, comparing the main individual characteristics in order to derive replicable solutions for local authorities. This project also highlighted how crucial stakeholder involvement is for tool improvement, capacity building and enabling knowledge transfer.
- Region specific challenges of a CO2 pipeline infrastructure in the West Mediterranean area. Model results versus stakeholder viewsPublication . Van den Broek, Machteld; Mesquita, Paulo; Carneiro, Júlio; Silva, José Rafael; Berghout, Niels; Ramirez, Andrea; Gouveia, João Pedro; Seixas, Júlia; Cabal, Helena; Martinez, Roberto; Rimi, Abdelkrim; Zarhloule, Yassine; Sardinha, Mariana; Boavida, Dulce; Tosato, GianCarloThis paper presents results of potential CCS infrastructures in the West Mediterranean region including trajectories for CO2 pipelines. The preliminary results are generated with a combination of geographical (GIS) and partial equilibrium optimization modelling (MARKAL/TIMES-COMET). Furthermore, as a result of active stakeholder involvement in the research project, the CCS infrastructures were critically reviewed and obtained insights were used to improve the models and their input parameters. Stakeholders’ feedback regarding difficulty in crossing hard rock terrains and the reasonability of trying to replicate the existing natural gas network, had a large impact on the resulting CCS infrastructure.