Indicator system for the sustainability assessment of the German energy system and its transition

• DOI: 10.1186/s13705-016-0103-y
• Publication Date: 2017-01-23T09:05:03Z
• Authors: Christine Rösch; Klaus-Rainer Bräu...; Jürgen Kopfmüller; Volker Stelzer; Patrick Lichtner
• Keywords: Energy transition

In response to climate change, the limited availability of fossil fuels and risks associated with nuclear energy, Germany's energy transition aims achieve a sustainable, environmentally sound supply services. A monitoring process was established by Federal Government ensure that targets defined for transformation will be reached. The indicator system developed purpose mainly focuses on "classical" environmental, economic technological indicators which statistical time series data political are available. Important socio-technical aspects its transition, such as affordability, participation acceptance, remain largely neglected. This paper contribute discussion needed decision-making appropriately address sustainability well improving existing systems. Therefore, rules Integrative Concept Sustainable Development were translated into based an in-depth literature review. resulting abundance possible then reduced using selection criteria comprehensiveness, possibility determine data. Finally, adjusted feedback experts from different disciplines stakeholder interviews in particular investigation area southwest Thuringia. Besides classical related techno-economic environmental aspects, finally includes new interface system. Thus, it is considered suitable assessing Germany integrative comprehensive way. helpful systematically identify strengths weaknesses interdependencies conflicts goals between aspects. All all, we believe applying can support development resilient strategies successful transition.