Advanced econophysical analysis for optimization of transition to sustainable energy development - elaboration of the main components

Abstract

Energy governs the world - our development is governed by energy transformations. That is why it is vital to have the adequate Strategy of Sustainable Energy Development and the roadmap for its implementation. The subject of the paper is the elaboration of the scientifically based (mainly on Thermodynamics) Strategy of Sustainable Energy Development and subsequent theoretical and experimental optimization of energy mix main components. As it comes from the thermodynamic analysis, the main parameter for optimization should be the increment (gain) of free energy ΔG (Gibbs’s energy). We sustain that this gain of free energy ΔG is a universal integral parameter which finally characterizes the result of any activity, inclusively can serve as a numerical criterion of sustainability. From this position it is elaborated the Strategy of Sustainable Energy Development (3D-Strategy), based on the principles of Decentralization, Diversification and Decarbonization. Directly or indirectly these principles also come from the thermodynamic analysis. From the 3D-Strategy the algorithm of optimal configuration is derived for the main components of the energy mix. Additionally taking into account the local (regional) objective “boundary conditions”, it is possible to ensure the optimal configuration of the mix and also to optimize each component.