ORIGINAL PAPER
An assessment of the sustainability and security of energy systems: an analysis of the energy trilemma index on the example of Russia, Kazakhstan and Armenia
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Russian-Armenian University, Armenia
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Kazan State Power Engineering University, Russia
Submission date: 2023-02-03
Final revision date: 2023-04-05
Acceptance date: 2023-04-17
Publication date: 2023-06-19
Polityka Energetyczna – Energy Policy Journal 2023;26(2):23-46
KEYWORDS
TOPICS
Energy policyFuels and energy marketsRenewable energy sourcesEcological, economic, social and legal aspects in energy systemsEffective use of energyRegional issues of fuels and energy
ABSTRACT
Ensuring access to sustainable, affordable and clean energy sources is a top priority of the global energy agenda. It is reflected in the seventh goal of the UN Sustainable Development Agenda with the three dimensions of economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. The seventh goal is aimed at providing the sustainable development of energy systems whilst taking into account these dimensions. To assess the development trends of national energy systems within the framework of the global energy agenda, certain methods of quantitative measurement have acquired particular relevance. Approaches to assessing energy security mainly depend on the interpretation of the “energy security” concept. The main methods for the integrated assessment of the energy security of states are generally compiled by international organizations. An important indicator for the measurement of the sustainable development of energy systems is the Energy Trilemma Index, built within the framework of the “energy trilemma” concept. It allows quantifying the ability of states to ensure energy security, energy equity and environmental sustainability, taking into account the national context.
Special attention is paid to the analysis of the energy systems of Russia, Kazakhstan and Armenia through the Energy Trilemma Index 2022. The studied countries actively participate in the integration processes in the Eurasian and post-Soviet space. Thus, the analysis of the Energy Trilemma Index 2022 allows us to become acquainted with the main trends of the energy sector development in the Eurasian space, exploring the conjuncture of energy markets and their main challenges. The study of the energy systems of Russia, Kazakhstan and Armenia through the energy trilemma index enables the identification the methodological significance of the index for assessing the sustainable development of national energy systems. The practical relevance of the index in the formation of the state energy policy for the sustainable development of the energy systems has also been emphasized.
METADATA IN OTHER LANGUAGES:
Polish
Ocena trwałości i bezpieczeństwa systemów energetycznych: analiza wskaźnika trylematu energetycznego na przykładzie Rosji, Kazachstanu i Armenii
wskaźnik trylematu energetycznego, bezpieczeństwo energetyczne, równość energetyczna, zrównoważenie środowiskowe
Zapewnienie dostępu do zrównoważonych, przystępnych cenowo i czystych źródeł energii jest jednym z głównych priorytetów globalnej agendy energetycznej. Znajduje to odzwierciedlenie w siódmym celu Agendy Zrównoważonego Rozwoju ONZ z trzema wymiarami wzrostu gospodarczego, włączenia społecznego i ochrony środowiska. Siódmy cel ma na celu zapewnienie zrównoważonego rozwoju systemów energetycznych z uwzględnieniem tych wymiarów. Do oceny tendencji rozwojowych krajowych systemów energetycznych w ramach globalnej agendy energetycznej szczególnego znaczenia nabrały pewne metody pomiaru ilościowego. Podejścia do oceny bezpieczeństwa energetycznego zależą głównie od interpretacji pojęcia „bezpieczeństwo energetyczne”. Główne metody zintegrowanej oceny bezpieczeństwa energetycznego państw są na ogół opracowywane przez organizacje międzynarodowe. Ważnym wskaźnikiem pomiaru zrównoważonego rozwoju systemów energetycznych jest Energy Trilemma Index, zbudowany w ramach koncepcji energy trilemma. Pozwala na ilościowe określenie zdolności państw do zapewnienia bezpieczeństwa energetycznego, równości energetycznej i zrównoważenia środowiskowego, z uwzględnieniem kontekstu krajowego.
Szczególną uwagę poświęcono analizie systemów energetycznych Rosji, Kazachstanu i Armenii poprzez Energy Trilemma Index 2022. Badane kraje aktywnie uczestniczą w procesach integracyjnych w przestrzeni euroazjatyckiej i poradzieckiej. Tym samym analiza Energy Trilemma Index 2022 pozwala nam zapoznać się z głównymi trendami rozwoju sektora energetycznego w przestrzeni euroazjatyckiej, eksplorując koniunkcję rynków energii i stojące przed nimi główne wyzwania. Badanie systemów energetycznych Rosji, Kazachstanu i Armenii za pomocą wskaźnika trylematu energetycznego umożliwia określenie metodologicznego znaczenia wskaźnika dla oceny zrównoważonego rozwoju krajowych systemów energetycznych. Podkreślono również praktyczne znaczenie wskaźnika w kształtowaniu polityki energetycznej państwa dla zrównoważonego rozwoju systemów energetycznych.
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