Energy System Modelling & Planning | Energy Modelling Lab
Informed Energy Transition using energy system models and energy planning
The Energy Technology Systems Analysis Programme (ETSAP) is an active network of modelers around the world.
Energy Modelling Lab is engaging in the biannual ETSAP workshops, that focus on the practice of modelling. We also participate in training activities and collaboration on projects related to the improvement of ETSAP tools such as the TIMES models.
The contribution to these workshops are based on current and future projects, particular within EU, Nordic and Danish research programs.
We have been adding carbon capture to TIMES-DK as it is a key piece in the future energy puzzle to capture carbon. CO2 is captured directly from the air, from industry chimneys, or in agriculture. This carbon can be used for two things. Either you can produce CO2-neutral fuels through Power2X technologies. Alternatively, the CO2 can be stored in the ground.
The project investigates the cost, potential, and limitations of the carbon streams.
MODELLING
The new technologies, which can deliver and utilize carbon capture, were added to the Danish Energy System Model (TIMES-DK). This allows the model to run scenarios that achieve long-term climate neutrality.
Duration: 2020
EML contact: Kenneth Karlsson
Model: The Danish Energy System Model (TIMES-DK)
It is crucial to select suitable time slices in an energy model. Including time intervals with high demand is important, since leaving them out might create misleading results and bad investments.
Energy Modelling Lab created a smart tool for flexible time slice selection. The tool has been designed for the Danish energy system model (TIMES-DK).
Duration: November 2019 – March 2020
EML contact: Kenneth Karlsson
Client: Danish Energy Agency
Model: the Danish energy system model (TIMES-DK)