A dynamic function for energy return on investment

Michael Dale; Susan Krumdieck; Pat Bodger

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A dynamic function for energy return on investment

Michael Dale^*, Susan Krumdieck, Pat Bodger

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Abstract

Most estimates of energy-return-on-investment (EROI) are "static". They determine the amount of energy produced by a particular energy technology at a particular location at a particular time. Some "dynamic" estimates are also made that track the changes in EROI of a particular resource over time. Such approaches are "bottom-up". This paper presents a conceptual framework for a "top-down" dynamic function for the EROI of an energy resource. This function is constructed from fundamental theoretical considerations of energy technology development and resource depletion. Some empirical evidence is given as corroboration of the shape of the function components.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1972-1985
Number of pages	14
Journal	Sustainability
Volume	3
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/su3101972
Publication status	Published - 17 Oct 2011

Keywords

Energy-return-on-investment
EROI
Net energy

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Geography, Planning and Development
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

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