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Area of Science:

  • Energy Policy
  • Sustainable Development
  • Technology Prioritization

Background:

  • Energy policies are crucial for economic, social, and security development.
  • Sustainable development goals necessitate careful consideration of energy generation technologies.
  • Contingency scenarios must inform technology selection alongside resource availability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prioritize energy generation technologies using a fuzzy inference and uncertainty model.
  • To apply complex thinking principles to energy policy formulation.
  • To analyze technology prioritization under various contingent scenarios.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a fuzzy inference model and an uncertainty model for technology prioritization.
  • Applied principles of complex thinking: systemic, feedback, autonomy/dependence, holographic, and recursive.
  • Incorporated weights for sustainable development dimensions and formulated contingent scenarios (e.g., resource exhaustion, technology shifts).

Main Results:

  • Wind technology is prioritized among renewable sources, followed by hydropower and geothermal.
  • Natural gas is the leading conventional energy source, enhancing system security and fairness.
  • The study highlights the need to integrate sustainability and consider complex scenarios in energy policy.

Conclusions:

  • Energy policy formulation requires more than economic variables; sustainability and complex models are essential.
  • Legal and institutional frameworks must adapt to support energy policy objectives.
  • Continuous technological updates are necessary to refine energy strategies.