International Conference on Resilient Systems - ICRS 2026, Delft (Netherlands). 23-25 March 2026
Summary:
Transport decarbonisation, especially through electrification, increases the interdependence with the wider energy system, thereby amplifying climate vulnerability. We propose a framework that represents the interactions of energy and transport in an optimization model (openMASTER) and applies robust optimization to design alternative investment strategies. This evaluates resilience through: demand-fulfillment ratio (DFR), total system cost, and GHG emissions. In a case study for Spain, increasing the robustness of the energy-transport system substantially reduces disruption-driven unmet demand and closes the cost gap, leading to a stable system cost while keeping emissions unchanged.
Spanish layman's summary:
El sector transporte es clave para la descarbonización, pero enfrenta riesgos climáticos y energéticos. Este estudio propone un enfoque innovador para diseñar estrategias resilientes, integrando transporte y energía. A través de modelado y optimización, se identifican medidas para fortalecer la sostenibilidad y confiabilidad del sistema.
English layman's summary:
The transport sector is crucial for decarbonization but faces climate and energy risks. This study presents an innovative approach to designing resilient strategies, integrating transport and energy. Through modeling and optimization, it identifies measures to enhance the system’s sustainability and reliability.
Keywords: Transport Resilience; Decarbonization; Alternative fuels; Climate Change Adaptation; Robust Optimization
Publication date: 23-Mar-2026.
Citation:
M. Pérez-Bravo, S. Yeh, A.F. Rodríguez Matas, P. Linares, "Framework for Climate-Resilient Low-Carbon Transport: Application to Spain", presented at International Conference on Resilient Systems - ICRS 2026, Delft, Netherlands, 23-25 March 2026
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