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View article: Sectoral interactions and primary drivers in integrated CLEWs modeling: insights from Kenya
Sectoral interactions and primary drivers in integrated CLEWs modeling: insights from Kenya Open
This study applies Global Sensitivity Analysis (GSA) to an optimization model for Kenya based on the Climate, Land, Energy, and Water systems (CLEWs) framework. The model provides insights into the interdependencies among energy, land, and…
View article: Exploring interlinkages in land, energy, and water in cooking and agriculture sectors: A case study in Kenya
Exploring interlinkages in land, energy, and water in cooking and agriculture sectors: A case study in Kenya Open
This study contributes to the Climate, Land, Energy, and Water system (CLEWs) framework by developing an integrated model for Kenya capturing the interdependencies between climate, land, energy, and water systems. Focusing on cooking and c…
View article: The relative importance of uncertain parameters and structural formulation for electricity systems planning in Kenya and Benin
The relative importance of uncertain parameters and structural formulation for electricity systems planning in Kenya and Benin Open
When investigating access to electricity in Sub-Saharan African countries such as Kenya and Benin, which have access rates of 71% and 42% respectively (2020), modelers are faced with limited computational resources, poor data availability,…
View article: Aligning the Western Balkans power sectors with the European Green Deal
Aligning the Western Balkans power sectors with the European Green Deal Open
Located in Southern Europe, the Drina River Basin is shared between Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia. The power sectors of the three countries have an exceptionally high dependence on coal for power generation. In this paper,…
View article: Stakeholder-driven research in the European Climate and Energy Modelling Forum
Stakeholder-driven research in the European Climate and Energy Modelling Forum Open
A fast-paced policy context is characteristic of energy and climate research, which strives to develop solutions to wicked problems such as climate change. Funding agencies in the European Union recognize the importance of linking research…
View article: Comparing energy system optimization models and integrated assessment models: Relevance for energy policy advice
Comparing energy system optimization models and integrated assessment models: Relevance for energy policy advice Open
Background The transition to a climate neutral society such as that envisaged in the European Union Green Deal requires careful and comprehensive planning. Integrated assessment models (IAMs) and energy system optimisation models (ESOMs) a…
View article: A robust investment decision to deploy bioenergy carbon capture and storage—exploring the case of Stockholm Exergi
A robust investment decision to deploy bioenergy carbon capture and storage—exploring the case of Stockholm Exergi Open
The upscaling of novel carbon dioxide removal, such as bioenergy carbon capture and storage (BECCS), to gigatonne scales is an urgent priority if global warming is to be limited to well below 2 °C. But political, economic, social, technolo…
View article: Increasing spatial and temporal resolution in energy system optimisation model – The case of Kenya
Increasing spatial and temporal resolution in energy system optimisation model – The case of Kenya Open
At the time of writing, 759 million people (2019) still lack access to electricity globally. It is important for energy planning to describe plausible pathways to achieve national goals, using tools such as energy systems models to explore…
View article: otoole: OSeMOSYS Tools for Energy Work
otoole: OSeMOSYS Tools for Energy Work Open
Data handling for energy system optimisation models is a necessary but tedious task.Depending on the workflow, user skill level, and model implementation, the data interfacing requirements can be significantly different.OSeMOSYS Tools for …
View article: Global sensitivity analysis to enhance the transparency and rigour of energy system optimisation modelling - Supplementary Material
Global sensitivity analysis to enhance the transparency and rigour of energy system optimisation modelling - Supplementary Material Open
Supplementary material for the manuscript "Global sensitivity analysis to enhance the transparency and rigour of energy system optimisation modelling". This deposit contains all data and visualization scripts needed to replicate results in…
View article: Global sensitivity analysis to enhance the transparency and rigour of energy system optimisation modelling - Supplementary Material
Global sensitivity analysis to enhance the transparency and rigour of energy system optimisation modelling - Supplementary Material Open
Supplementary material for the manuscript "Global sensitivity analysis to enhance the transparency and rigour of energy system optimisation modelling". This deposit contains all data and visualization scripts needed to replicate results in…
View article: Identifying energy model fingerprints in mitigation scenarios
Identifying energy model fingerprints in mitigation scenarios Open
Energy models are used to study emissions mitigation pathways, such as those compatible with the Paris Agreement goals. These models vary in structure, objectives, parameterization and level of detail, yielding differences in the computed …
View article: ECEMF Diagnostic Scenarios, version 2.0
ECEMF Diagnostic Scenarios, version 2.0 Open
This dataset compiles diagnostic scenarios from several Integrated Assessment Models (IAM) and Energy System Models (ESM) to facilitate systematic comparison of a broad range of results across these models. These diagnostic scenarios were …
View article: ECEMF Diagnostic Scenarios, version 2.0
ECEMF Diagnostic Scenarios, version 2.0 Open
This dataset compiles diagnostic scenarios from several Integrated Assessment Models (IAM) and Energy System Models (ESM) to facilitate systematic comparison of a broad range of results across these models. These diagnostic scenarios were …
View article: Quantifying the relative importance of the spatial and temporal resolution in energy systems optimisation model
Quantifying the relative importance of the spatial and temporal resolution in energy systems optimisation model Open
An increasing number of studies using energy system optimisation models are conducted with higher spatial and temporal resolution. This comes with a computational cost which places a limit on the size, complexity, and detail of the model. …
View article: Embedding Open Science Practices in the Paris Agreement Implementation: ensuring transparency and equity towards effective climate change action.
Embedding Open Science Practices in the Paris Agreement Implementation: ensuring transparency and equity towards effective climate change action. Open
Implementing the Paris Agreement raises issues of credibility, accountability, legitimacy, and effectiveness in climate governance. Lack of resources, knowledge and capacity limits the ability of the Agreement to deliver effective climate …
View article: Embedding Open Science Practices in the Paris Agreement Implementation: ensuring transparency and equity towards effective climate change action.
Embedding Open Science Practices in the Paris Agreement Implementation: ensuring transparency and equity towards effective climate change action. Open
Implementing the Paris Agreement raises issues of credibility, accountability, legitimacy, and effectiveness in climate governance. Lack of resources, knowledge and capacity limits the ability of the Agreement to deliver effective climate …
View article: ECEMF Policy Brief: Insights on EU2040 targets based on a model intercomparison exercise of EU Climate Neutrality Pathways
ECEMF Policy Brief: Insights on EU2040 targets based on a model intercomparison exercise of EU Climate Neutrality Pathways Open
A policy brief describing the findings of the first round of ECEMF Climate Neutrality Pathway model intercomparison exercise. It presents insights on 2040 emission reductions in line with reaching climate neutrality by 2050, and describes …
View article: Aligning the Western Balkans power sectors with the European Green Deal
Aligning the Western Balkans power sectors with the European Green Deal Open
Located in Southern Europe, the Drina River Basin is shared between Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia. The power sectors of the three countries have an exceptionally high dependence on coal for power generation. In this paper,…
View article: The mutual benefits of comparing energy system models and integrated assessment models
The mutual benefits of comparing energy system models and integrated assessment models Open
Background: The transition to a carbon neutral society such as that envisaged in the European Union Green Deal requires careful and comprehensive planning. Integrated assessment models (IAMs) and energy system models (ESMs) are both common…
View article: Identifying energy model fingerprints in mitigation scenarios
Identifying energy model fingerprints in mitigation scenarios Open
Energy models are used to study mitigation pathways compatible with the Paris Agreement goals. These models vary in structure, objectives, parameterization, and level of detail, which yield differences in the computed mitigation pathways. …
View article: Global sensitivity analysis to enhance the transparency and rigour of energy system optimisation modelling
Global sensitivity analysis to enhance the transparency and rigour of energy system optimisation modelling Open
Background: Energy system optimisation models (ESOMs) are commonly used to support long-term planning at national, regional, or continental scales. The importance of recognising uncertainty in energy system modelling is regularly commented…
View article: ECEMF Diagnostic Scenarios, version 1.0
ECEMF Diagnostic Scenarios, version 1.0 Open
This dataset compiles diagnostic scenarios from several Integrated Assessment Models (IAM) and Energy System Models (ESM) to facilitate systematic comparison of a broad range of results across these models. These diagnostic scenarios were …