Use of Indicators to Improve Communication on Energy Systems Vulnerability, Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change

Abstract

This paper outlines anticipated climate change impacts on energy systems. It presents a set of indicators to determine: the level of vulnerability of a particular energy system; the capacity to implement energy adaptation projects; and how successful proposed implementation measures will be in increasing energy system resilience. Wind, solar, hydro, biomass, nuclear and fossil fuel energy systems are addressed.