Mapping capabilities for comparing the environmental performance of energy production in the regions of Asian Russia
I.Yu. IVANOVA, E.P. MAYSYUK, R.A. IVANOV, R.I. MUZYCHUK
Melentiev Energy Systems Institute, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Irkutsk, Russia
Keywords: geospatial data, Asian regions, electrical and thermal energy, fuel consumption, fuel and non-fuel energy sources, pollutant emissions
Abstract
The paper shows the capabilities of mapping as a way to visualize geospatial data that reflect technical, economic, and environmental indicators of energy production. The environmental performance of energy production is compared through a specific indicator of pollutant emissions released by energy facilities per energy unit produced. This characteristic of energy production largely depends on the mix of generating facilities, which reflects the proportion of energy sources of various types. Each of the subjects of Asian Russia has its energy infrastructure that combines both fuel and non-fuel power plants. The environmental performance of energy production significantly relies on the structure of fuel consumption, which also differs across various regions within Asian Russia. The paper presents diagrams and maps that demonstrate the environmental performance of energy production, making it possible to conduct comparative assessments. Differences in the structures of energy generation, fuel consumption, and emissions of pollutants are shown for various territories of Asian Russia. The use of mapping capabilities in energy system development studies, in conjunction with environmental and economic assessments, adds validity and improves the perception of analytical research results through the consideration of a wide range of indicators.
|
