The paper addresses the key points of methodology for system studies in energy as a fundamental trend of energy science. This methodology is developed at the Energy Systems Institute, the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science. Three areas of study are discussed, comprising system...

Based on the complex system theory, this paper extends the current notion of the Energy-Economy-Environment (3E) model and establishes a theoretical framework for the Society-Economy-Energy-Environment-Technology (SE³T) complex system. The components and structure of SE³T are described, as...

Energy is essential to economic and social development and improved quality of life. The European Union (EU) constitutes one of the world's largest energy consumers. The EU members include – among others – Germany and Greece, two countries with large disparities/differences in...

Scenarios are used in research, foresight, planning, policy-making and business strategy within the energy domain. There is no common theoretical and methodological framework for making scenario analysis. Rather, definitions and methodologies are most often tailored for specific uses. Scenarios...

The paper uses an example from East Siberia to deal with the impact of natural factors on the operation of energy systems (hydraulic and heat power engineering), the methodology and methods of their forecasting, experience of operation of the information-forecasting system and risks to and...

The paper addresses a multi-step technology for comprehensive decision making on the adaptive development of energy systems and the fuel and energy complex as a whole. Consideration is given to the mathematical models applied when using the technology at two levels: the fuel and energy complex...

Energy metrics is the development of a whole new theoretical framework for the conception and measurement of energy and economic performances, energy efficiency and productivity improvements with important political economy implications consistent with the best use of all natural and economic...

The current energy system is largely based on the use of fossil fuels. This poses serious constraints on the actual capacity of the economic systems to comply with two related conditions of sustainability, in terms of pollution and scarcity of natural resources. To examine this issue more...

Scenarios are used in research, foresight, planning, policy-making and business strategy within the energy domain. There is no common theoretical and methodological framework for making scenario analysis. Rather, definitions and methodologies are most often tailored for specific uses. Scenarios...

The paper addresses a multi-step technology for comprehensive decision making on the adaptive development of energy systems and the fuel and energy complex as a whole. Consideration is given to the mathematical models applied when using the technology at two levels: the fuel and energy complex...