Slameršak, A., Kallis, G. & O’Neill, D.W. Energy requirements and carbon emissions for a low-carbon energy transition. Nat Commun

Objective:

• Estimate how much energy would be required, and how much carbon would likely emitted, to construct, operate, and maintain the global energy system during a low-carbon energy transition

Case:

• Global

Methodology:

• Energy return on investment model
• Emission

Data Source

• SSP
• IEA

Findings:

• Energy systems emission are substantial

• There is not a large jump in energy system emissions in the short run from intensifying efforts to decarbonise the energy system

Coding Reference:

• Upon request