The global energy system

Häfele, W. & Sassin, W. (1979). The global energy system. Systems Research 24 (3) 169-189. 10.1002/bs.3830240303.

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Abstract

A global energy system is conceptualized and analyzed, the energy distributor sub-system of the worldwide supranational system. Its many interconnections are examined and traced back to their source to determine the major elements of this global energy system. Long-term trends are emphasized.

The analysis begins with a discussion of the local systems that resulted from the deployment of technology in the mid-nineteenth century, continues with a description of the global system based on oil that has existed for the past two decades, and ends with a scenario implying that an energy transition will occur in the future in which use of coal, nuclear, and solar energy will predominate. A major problem for the future will be the management of this energy transition. The optimal use of global resources and the efficient management of this transition will require a stable and persistent global order.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Supranational system; Energy distributor subsystem; Global energy system; energy options; Energy strategies
Research Programs:	Energy Program (ENP)
Bibliographic Reference:	Systems Research; 24(3):169-189 (Published online 9 January 2007)
Depositing User:	IIASA Import
Date Deposited:	15 Jan 2016 01:45
Last Modified:	27 Aug 2021 17:35
URI:	https://pure.iiasa.ac.at/1004

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