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Energy transition towards achieving a 100% renewable energy system: Case study of Montenegro

In order to reverse the climate change process, the European Union (EU) has adopted a European Green Agreement, which foresees zero net emissions of greenhouse gases for all EU member states by 2050. As a potential EU member state, Montenegro will also have to fulfill this agreement, which will require major changes in domestic energy system. The main problems with Montenegrin energy system are strong dependence on energy import, low efficiency in energy production and use, and high percentage of use of fossil fuels as a primary energy. This paper investigates possibility to achieve a 100% renewable energy system in Montenegro by the end of 2050, followed by special reference to the analysis of the dynamics of energy transition. Planning was based on hourly energy balance performed in EnergyPLAN software. Due to the large hydropower potential of Montenegro, hydro power plants will have a significant share in the production of energy but special attention has been given to integration of variable renewable energy sources (RES) like wind and solar energy. Analysis shows that it will be possible to achieve 100% renewable energy system with implementation of additional energy efficiency measures, appropriate energy storage systems, synergies between energy and transportation sectors and good balancing through demand response.

100% Renewable energy systems ; EnergyPLAN ; Montenegro ; Sustainable energy planning ; Zero emissions of GHG

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