How LBST helps in the field of renewable energies?
Renewable energy is essential to decarbonising the energy system. To make its expansion effective, generation technologies, infrastructure, storage, markets and end-use sectors need to be considered as an integrated system. This requires both technical and economic expertise and a sound understanding of the interactions between the different elements of the energy system.
LBST supports public- and private-sector clients in assessing the potential of renewable energy and making well-founded decisions for a sustainable energy supply. Our expertise covers the full range of renewable generation technologies – from wind power and solar photovoltaics to bioenergy, biomass, geothermal energy and other renewable sources.
A systems perspective on renewable energy
Using techno-economic analysis, we assess renewable energy technologies at different spatial and temporal scales. Our work goes beyond evaluating individual technologies: we also examine their interaction with energy systems, infrastructure and markets.
Our analyses help answer key questions such as:
- What technical and economic potential exists for renewable energy?
- Which technologies or technology combinations are suitable for a specific region or application?
- How can renewable energy be integrated into electricity, heat, gas and hydrogen systems?
- What implications does this have for grids, storage and flexibility options?
- How can an appropriate generation portfolio be designed from a technical, economic and environmental perspective?
- How do the interests and perspectives of different stakeholders affect the assessment?
LBST’s work provides a robust basis for strategic decisions, the development of generation portfolios and the planning of sustainable energy systems at local, regional, national and international level.
