No “One-Size-Fits-All” Solution for Energy Transition: Five Countries Scenario Analysis

In the current energy situation, the discussion of a gradual transition from traditional energy sources such as oil, gas, and coal to more environmentally friendly energy sources, including renewable energy, is highly relevant. When considering this issue and developing energy transition scenarios, it is necessary to analyze for each country a number of peculiarities related to geographical location, availability of natural resources, current economic structure, and other factors. Each country has a unique combination of conditions and needs that define its unique energy transition scenario. The chapter is devoted to the development of scenarios of energy transition on the example of five countries with different input conditions for such a great change—Denmark, India, Kazakhstan, Portugal, Turkey. The scenarios were formed based on the mathematical models. Conclusions are drawn about possible energy strategies and their relation to the specifics of the analyzed countries.