new zealand energy [r]evolution

the development of future global energy demand is determined by three key factors:

Population development: the number of people consuming energy or using energy services.
Economic development, for which Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the most commonly used indicator. In general, an increase in GDP triggers an increase in energy demand.
Energy intensity: how much energy is required to produce a unit of GDP.

Both the Reference and the Energy Revolution Scenarios are based on the same projections for population and economic development. However, future levels of energy intensities differ - taking into account the measures to improve energy efficiency under the Energy Revolution Scenario.

Institute DLR, Institute of Technical Thermodynamics, Department of Systems Analysis and Technology Assessment, Stuttgart, Germany
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