How do we convert the transport sector to renewable energy and improve the sectors interplay with the energy system?
Workshop on Transport – renewable energy in the transport sector and planning
17- 18 March 2009 at the Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby campus, auditorium 54, building 208
Introduction
The global energy scene is currently dominated by two overriding concerns that strongly affect decisions on energy development priorities. The first is security of supply and the second is climate change. IPCC states that if anticipated climate change is to remain in the order of 2 to 3 degrees over the next century then the world’s CO2 emissions must peak within the next 10 – 15 years and ultimately by the middle of the century be reduced to app. 50% of present level.
The transport sector is one of the most complex sectors to manage with regard to these concerns, since it on the whole is based on fossil fuels and shows a very fast growth rate.
The workshop raises the pressing question: The workshop raises the question: How do we convert the transport sector to renewable energy and improve the sectors interplay with the energy system?
The transport sector consumes nearly 30 % of the Danish energy consumption, and our transportation system is predominantly running on fossil fuel. On a Global scale energy consumption for transport accounts for approximately 20% of all energy used worldwide, and approximately 25% in many OECD countries. In order to lower the CO2 emission it is an absolute necessity to introduce renewable energy in the transport sector and have the sector integrated in the energy system.
The workshop will discuss state-of-the-art and development perspectives for transport technologies, new transport fuels, new transport systems concepts, energy efficiency improvements, and new policy measures. Furthermore it summarizes the present status and trends with regard to the transport sector in a Danish and global perspective. The ambition is to prepare the ground for an estimate of the reduction potentials for the transport sector in Denmark and global. Among the major challenges are:
- Efficiency improvements – how far can they take us?
- How much renewable energy can we introduce in the transport sector?
- How could we integrate the transport sector in the energy system?
- What can be don on short term?
- What are the long term solutions?
- How do we prioritize between private and public transport?
In order to structure the discussions and target the issues for the working groups this background paper has been prepared for the workshop.
The workshop will discuss the four most important areas of transportation:
- Intercontinental sea transport
- Passenger air transport and its competitors
- Private car transport
- Road based freight transport and its competitors
The workshop is for
- researchers
- representatives from industry
- representatives from government and government agencies
- representatives from EU
- international and supranational organizations
- experts from the financial sector
We invite participants from research institutes at the forefront of technology, companies with a track record of involvement in developing new technology in partnership with others, and both Danish and international governmental consultants.
Information
A report from the workshop will be prepared and used as input for the final high-level conference on 17 Sep. 2009, where DTU will present a summary of climate change technology solutions and view-points.
Location
The workshop takes place at DTU Campus, Auditorium 54, building 208, 2800 Lyngby, Denmark.
Working language
The working language is English and no translation will be provided.
Registration
The workshop is free of charge inclusive workshop lunch and dinner. Transportation from your hotel can be arranged by contacting Vivi Morsing, (viha@risoe.dtu.dk, subject: Workshop transportation) before 12 March 2009. Please register here no later than 10 March 2009. At registration please indicate your preferences with regard to the four parallel working groups.
Chair of Organising Committee
Hans Larsen, Head of Division • Phone direct +45 4677 5101 • Mobile +45 2285 8640
hala@risoe.dtu.dk • Systems Analysis Division • Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy
Technical University of Denmark - DTU • Building 110, P.O. Box 49 • DK-4000 Roskilde
Phone +45 4677 5100 • Fax +45 4677 5199 • www.risoe.dtu.dk
Workshop contact
Vivi Nymark Morsing, Secretary • Phone +45 4677 5151 • Fax +45 4677 5199 • viha@risoe.dtu.dk
Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy • Technical University of Denmark • Frederiksborgvej 399, P.O. Box 49 • DK-4000 Roskilde • www.risoe.dtu.dk
Background
The workshop is part of climate change technologies
As part of the DTU Climate Change Technologies programme, DTU has arranged a series of workshops and conferences on climate change technology focusing on assessment of and adaptation to climate changes as well as on mitigation of green house gasses (GHG).
Each workshop targets a specific technology problem area. The workshop on Future Energy Systems develops and discusses recommendations for future climate change technologies.
The recommendations will be presented at a high-level conference in September 2009, where industrial, governmental and scientific perspectives on climate change issues will be addressed.
The DTU Climate Change Technologies programme is run by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). It provides a firm platform for development and deployment of new technologies to climate change issues. DTU will focus on technologies which reduce CO2 emissions and can support growth and welfare while concurrently adapting to climate changes. DTU promotes co-operation between universities, industry and governments in order to accelerate the implementation of technologies and energy systems.
Read more on DTU Climate Change Technologies at www.dtu.dk/climate
Organisers
Risø DTU
DTU Transport
DTU Mechanical Engineering
DTU Electrical Engineering |