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Description
Energy Systems optimization models, also know as Macro Energy System (MES) models are the key tools to evaluate energy transition and decarbonization strategies for countries, regions, and globally. The workshop introduces a set of tools and open datasets to design and compare energy transition scenarios, compile reports, all not leaving R. Hands on sessions will focus on preparing datasets for the models, evaluating solar and wind energy potential for a region, designing and evaluating technologies, adjusting the modeling scope and horizon, designing policy scenarios, solving the models, and processing the results. Participants will learn the basics of the models and their potential application by designing and running the example models in R, and will be able to use pre-existing open models for different countries.
Prerequisites (only for tutorials)
Basic R knowledge (data frames, dplyr, ggplot), Laptop with installed R, optionally Julia, Python, GLPK, GAMS
If you used AI tools or services to support the preparation of this submission, please state the name and reason for using each of them.
No AI tools/services were used.
Additional Material or Paper
The tutorial is based on several libraries/projects (see example https://github.com/optimal2050)
Learning goals (only for tutorials)
- Learning about energy system models and their role in energy and climate policy.
- Understanding the structure of the models, the required data, and the assumptions.
- Designing technological process and technological chains for energy transition.
- Evaluating wind and solar energy hourly energy output by location for a region based on open reanalysis satellite weather data (MERRA2, ERA5, etc.)
- Design policy scenarios, execute model, process and interpret results.
- Using pre-existing models, changing data, parameters.
- Managing multiple modeling results and projects, producing reports.
Target audience (only for tutorials)
Broad research community and consultants interested in the topic and familiar with R.
| Keywords: Please list up to 5 keywords to help us find the right session for your contribution. | Energy System Models, long term energy planning, energy transition, climate change mitigation, net zero scenarios |
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| Virtual Option | This submission is for onsite presentation only |
| Material License | Yes, materials will be shared under the open license. |
| Video Recording | Video sharing is fine |
| The author(s) agree(s) to take responsibility and be accountable for the contents of the submission and is/are authorized to present it. | Confirm |