A sustainable energy transition strategy for the United Arab Emirates: Evaluation of options using an Integrated Energy Model

Sgouris Sgouridis; Steve Griffiths; Scott Kennedy; Arslan Khalid; Natalia Zurita

doi:10.1016/j.esr.2013.03.002

A sustainable energy transition strategy for the United Arab Emirates: Evaluation of options using an Integrated Energy Model

Sgouris Sgouridis
, Steve Griffiths
, Scott Kennedy
, Arslan Khalid
, Natalia Zurita

Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

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Abstract

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), despite its small size, is emerging into an influential player in global energy geopolitics. Perhaps counter intuitively, the UAE can successfully leverage a sustainable energy transition to strengthen its position as a global energy leader while providing tangible economic and environmental benefits. To be executed successfully, a sustainable energy transition (SET) requires a careful consideration of available options but also political alignment and popular buy-in. The existence of significant energy subsidies on the demand side differentiates the option space as well as the benefit structure of fossil fuel rich states from other nations that have already progressed toward high penetration of renewable energy. A techno-economic assessment of SET options based on a novel Integrated Energy Model (EIEM) indicates that, under plausible assumptions for fossil fuel costs, the benefits of SET outweigh implementation costs.

Original language	British English
Pages (from-to)	8-18
Number of pages	11
Journal	Energy Strategy Reviews
Volume	2
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esr.2013.03.002
State	Published - Jun 2013

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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Energy economics
Renewable energy
Sustainable energy transition
UAE energy policy

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