scholarly journals Comprehensive representation of models for energy system analyses: Insights from the Energy Modelling Platform for Europe (EMP-E) 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 82-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berit Müller ◽  
Francesco Gardumi ◽  
Ludwig Hülk
Keyword(s):  
Energy System ◽  
Energy Modelling

scholarly journals The Open Energy Modelling Framework (oemof) - A novel approach in energy system modelling

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Hilpert ◽  
Cord Kaldemeyer ◽  
Uwe Krien ◽  
Stephan Günther ◽  
Clemens Wingenbach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Systems ◽  
Maximum Level ◽  
Energy System ◽  
System Modelling ◽  
System Models ◽  
Modelling Framework ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Model Complex ◽  
Energy Modelling ◽  
Development Approach

Energy system models have become indispensable to shape future energy systems by providing insights into different trajectories. However, sustainable systems with high shares of renewable energy are characterised by growing crosssectoral interdependencies and decentralised structures. To capture important properties of increasingly complex energy systems, sophisticated and flexible modelling environments are needed. This paper presents the Open Energy Modelling Framework (oemof) as a novel approach in energy system modelling, representation and analysis. The framework forms a structured set of tools and sub-frameworks to construct comprehensive energy system models and has been published open source under a free licence. Using a collaborative development approach and extensive documentation on different levels, the framework seeks for a maximum level of transparency. Based on a generic graph based description of energy systems it is well suited to flexibly model complex crosssectoral systems ranging from a distributed or urban to a transnational scale. This makes the framework a multi-purpose modelling environment for strategic planning of future energy systems.

scholarly journals ASEAN’s Energy Transition towards Cleaner Energy System: Energy Modelling Scenarios and Policy Implications

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2819
Author(s):  
Han Phoumin ◽  
Fukunari Kimura ◽  
Jun Arima
Keyword(s):  
Energy Policy ◽  
Energy Security ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Energy Landscape ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Energy Mix ◽  
Clean Technologies ◽  
Energy Modelling ◽  
The Future

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) faces tremendous challenges regarding the future energy landscape and how the energy transition will embrace a new architecture—including sound policies and technologies to ensure energy access together with affordability, energy security, and energy sustainability. Given the high share of fossil fuels in ASEAN’s current energy mix (oil, coal, and natural gas comprise almost 80%), the clean use of fossil fuels through the deployment of clean technologies is indispensable for decarbonizing ASEAN’s emissions. The future energy landscape of ASEAN will rely on today’s actions, policies, and investments to change the fossil fuel-based energy system towards a cleaner energy system, but any decisions and energy policy measures to be rolled out during the energy transition need to be weighed against potentially higher energy costs, affordability issues, and energy security risks. This paper employs energy modelling scenarios to seek plausible policy options for ASEAN to achieve more emissions reductions as well as energy savings, and to assess the extent to which the composition of the energy mix will be changed under various energy policy scenarios. The results imply policy recommendations for accelerating the share of renewables, adopting clean technologies and the clean use of fossil fuels, and investing in climate-resilient energy quality infrastructure.

scholarly journals Analysis and Evaluation of the Feasibility of Positive Energy Districts in Selected Urban Typologies in Vienna Using a Bottom-Up District Energy Modelling Approach

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (15) ◽  
pp. 4449
Author(s):  
Hans-Martin Neumann ◽  
Ali Hainoun ◽  
Romana Stollnberger ◽  
Ghazal Etminan ◽  
Volker Schaffler
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Balance ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Positive Energy ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Bottom Up ◽  
Efficiency Measures ◽  
Energy Modelling

This article investigates the potential of selected urban typologies in Vienna to reach the state of Positive Energy Districts (PED) by achieving a positive annual energy balance. It follows the EU initiative for implementing at least 100 PED in Europe by 2025. Four urban typologies have been assessed using the bottom-up energy modelling tool MAPED that enables a simplified energy demand-supply analysis at the district scale. Considering relevant urban typologies in different construction periods, the analysis focused on converting the allocated building stocks into PED by employing comprehensive thermal refurbishment and energy efficiency measures, electrification of end-uses and fuel switching, exploitation of local renewable energy potential, and flexible interaction with the regional energy system. The results reveal that a detached housing district can achieve a positive annual energy balance (for heat and power) of 110% due to the fact that there are sufficient surfaces (roofs, facades, open land) available for the production of local renewable energy, whereas the remaining typologies fail to achieve the criteria with an annual balance ranking between 61% and 97%, showing additional margins for improvement to meet the PED conditions. The presented concept offers a practical approach to investigate the PED suitability of urban typologies. It will help the Austrian Ministry for Climate Action and Environment to identify appropriate strategies for the refurbishment of existing urban areas towards the PED standard.

scholarly journals Understanding the Current Energy Paradigm and Energy System Models for More Sustainable Energy System Development

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1584 ◽  
Author(s):  
Spittler ◽  
Gladkykh ◽  
Diemer ◽  
Davidsdottir
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
System Development ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
System Models ◽  
Energy Modelling ◽  
Sustainable Energy System ◽  
Current Energy

This study contributes to a better understanding of where to place different energy modelling tools and support better decision-making related to the sustainable development of energy systems. It is argued that through the connection of the energy field and the field of sustainable development, the current energy paradigm—encompassing economic, environmental and social aspects—has emerged. This paper provides an analysis of different categories of existing energy system models and their ability to provide answers to questions arising from the current energy paradigm formulated within this study. The current energy paradigm and the relevant questions were defined by conducting conceptual framework analysis. The overarching question of the current paradigm asks how different energy pathways impact on the (sustainable) development of the energy system and overall (sustainable) development globally and nationally. A review of energy system models was conducted to analyse what questions of the current energy paradigm are addressed by which models. The results show that most models address aspects of the current energy paradigm but often in a simplified way. To answer some of the questions of the current energy paradigm in more depth and to get novel insights on sustainable energy system development, it might be necessary use complementary methods in addition to traditional energy modelling methodological approaches.

scholarly journals Sector Coupling in the North Sea Region—A Review on the Energy System Modelling Perspective

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 4298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Nasimul Islam Maruf
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
North Sea ◽  
Climate Change Policy ◽  
Energy System ◽  
System Modelling ◽  
The North ◽  
Modelling Framework ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Energy Modelling ◽  
The North Sea

Sector coupling is one of the emerging topics in recent energy and climate change policy discussions. It can play a significant role in creating the pathway of a renewable-based energy system in the European energy sector. The North Sea region is very likely to play a key role in the transition to a sustainable energy system. Although different energy modelling approaches allow a versatile use, they lead to the problem of an unclear understanding of specific aspects of sector coupling, and the relevance of existing tools and techniques to model and analyze such a system. This paper is aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of sector coupling and its incorporation in energy system models. Following a thorough literature review on sector coupling and energy system modelling, the paper outlines an approach to select an appropriate tool based on the specific rationales of the research. The paper also presents the open energy modelling framework, ‘Oemof’, as an open model tool to address the complex challenges of energy systems. The conclusions from the literature review provide a detailed understanding of the concept of sector coupling and indicate that it can be advantageous from the viewpoints of decarbonization, flexibility, network optimization, and system efficiency. To solve the coupling barriers, diversified techno-socio-economic circumstances should be taken into account through the use of model collaboration. It is also demonstrated how a list of appropriate tools for model collaboration can be picked up methodologically from an available wide range of models. Finally, ‘Oemof’ is hypothesized as a progressive tool to design a sector-coupled and renewable-based energy system in the North Sea region.

scholarly journals Addressing Energy System Modelling Challenges: The Contribution of the Open Energy Modelling Framework (oemof)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Hilpert ◽  
Stephan Günther ◽  
Cord Kaldemeyer ◽  
Uwe Krien ◽  
Guido Plessmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Open Data ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy System ◽  
System Modelling ◽  
Modelling Framework ◽  
Environment Model ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Energy Modelling ◽  
Collaborative Modelling ◽  
Modelling Approach

The process of modelling energy systems is accompanied by challenges inherently connected with mathematical modelling. However, due to modern realities in the 21st century, existing challenges are gaining in magnitude and are supplemented with new ones. Modellers are confronted with a rising complexity of energy systems and high uncertainties on different levels. In addition, interdisciplinary modelling is necessary for getting insight in mechanisms of an integrated world. At the same time models need to meet scientific standards as public acceptance becomes increasingly important. In this intricate environment model application as well as result communication and interpretation is also getting more difficult.In this paper we present the open energy modelling framework (oemof) as a novel approach for energy system modelling and derive its contribution to existing challenges. Therefore, based on literature review, we outline challenges for energy system modelling as well as existing and emerging approaches. Based on a description of the philosophy and elementary structural elements of oemof, a qualitative analysis of the framework with regard to the challenges is undertaken. Inherent features of oemof such as  the open source, open data, non-proprietary and collaborative modelling approach are preconditions to meet modern realities of energy modelling. Additionally, a generic basis with an object-oriented implementation allows to tackle challenges related to complexity of highly integrated future energy systems and sets the foundation to address uncertainty in the future. Experiences from the collaborative modelling approach can enrich interdisciplinary modelling activities.Our analysis concludes that there are remaining challenges that can neither be tackled by a model nor a modelling framework. Among these are problems connected to result communication and interpretation.

scholarly journals The Open Energy Modelling Framework (oemof) - A new approach to facilitate open science in energy system modelling

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 16-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Hilpert ◽  
C. Kaldemeyer ◽  
U. Krien ◽  
S. Günther ◽  
C. Wingenbach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy System ◽  
Open Science ◽  
System Modelling ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Modelling Framework ◽  
Energy Modelling
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