Reorientation of energy policy and management: Integrated Energy Planning (IEP) framework implementation for Renewable and Thermal Energy Systems (RTES)

To bridge the critical implementation gap in Renewable and Thermal Energy Systems (RTES) sector, this study proposed a groundbreaking Integrated Energy Planning (IEP) framework. Existing policy analysis methods for RTES often fall short. This limitation was addressed by investigating the disconnect between policy vision and execution within intricate energy landscape. This analysis was extended beyond Pakistan, incorporating energy policies from leading developed and developing nations alongside a comprehensive existing energy modeling efforts for RTES. By leveraging these insights, the potential of IEP was demonstrated to account for trade-offs and seamlessly integrate diverse energy sources. This paves the way for a more sustainable, secure, and efficient RTES for future.