The development of global energy supply in the coming decades is of outstanding interest for the strategic orientation of companies and governments as well as the positioning of international stakeholders. Accordingly, a number of institutions regularly present detailed analyses of the prospects for energy consumption and its coverage. The analyses produced are characterised by differences in the methods followed and the assumptions made. A fundamental distinction must be made between forecasts and exploratory and normative scenarios. The approaches and results of the studies will be characterised if they were published in 2023. The future paths indicated in these studies are assigned to the categories mentioned. Furthermore, common messages that can be derived from the studies are identified. This is particularly true with regard to compliance with the climate targets decided by the global community. Increasing electrification and increased use of hydrogen are identified as key technological drivers.
Revival of the Closed-Loop Nuclear power system –A Roadmap for a net-zero grid
Europe faces a dual energy challenge: meeting a projected rise in electricity demand – from ~3,000 TWh today to ~6,800 TWh by 2050 – while managing over 60,000 tonnes of spent nuclear fuel, currently an Read more