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Energy–Carbon Coupling Modeling of Integrated Energy Systems in Low-Carbon Parks

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  • Kaibin Wu

    (State Grid Electric Power Research Institute Wuhan Energy Efficiency Evaluation Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430206, China)

  • Zejing Qiu

    (State Grid Electric Power Research Institute Wuhan Energy Efficiency Evaluation Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430206, China)

  • Mengmeng Yue

    (State Grid Electric Power Research Institute Wuhan Energy Efficiency Evaluation Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430206, China)

  • Xudong Zhang

    (State Grid Hebei Electric Power Co., Ltd., Shijiazhuang 050000, China)

  • Deyi Shao

    (College of Information Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, No. 3-11 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110819, China)

  • Jingsheng Li

    (College of Information Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, No. 3-11 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110819, China)

  • Hongru Li

    (College of Information Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, No. 3-11 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110819, China)

Abstract

In integrated energy system modeling, extant research predominantly addresses single-energy system optimization or carbon emission flow models, failing to adequately elucidate the mechanisms of combined energy and carbon flow modeling in complex energy systems. This deficiency hampers a thorough analysis of the coupling relationships between energy and carbon flows, thereby posing significant challenges for resource allocation and carbon mitigation within integrated energy systems. This paper presents an innovative energy–carbon coupling model, constructing a unified framework for energy and carbon flow modeling centered on the energy hub, thereby overcoming the limitations of traditional approaches that are unable to model both energy and carbon flows concurrently. The model comprehensively examines the coupling nodes and carbon density correlations among energy conversion devices within multi-energy systems, precisely quantifying carbon emission paths and distribution across devices. This provides a novel methodology for carbon emission management in integrated energy systems. Case studies on typical integrated energy systems demonstrate the proposed model’s efficacy in low-carbon economic dispatch. The energy–carbon coupling model developed in this study offers a high-adaptability solution for integrated energy systems in multi-energy, low-carbon parks, achieving an optimal balance between economic efficiency and environmental performance under dual objectives of energy demand and carbon emission minimization.

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  • Kaibin Wu & Zejing Qiu & Mengmeng Yue & Xudong Zhang & Deyi Shao & Jingsheng Li & Hongru Li, 2025. "Energy–Carbon Coupling Modeling of Integrated Energy Systems in Low-Carbon Parks," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(3), pages 1-29, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:3:p:1063-:d:1578802
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