Designing a Model for the Global Energy System—GENeSYS-MOD: An Application of the Open-Source Energy Modeling System (OSeMOSYS)
This paper develops a path for the global energy system up to 2050, presenting a new application of the open-source energy modeling system (OSeMOSYS) to the community. It allows quite disaggregate energy and emission analysis: Global Energy System Model (GENeSYS-MOD) uses a system of linear equation...
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| author | Konstantin Löffler Karlo Hainsch Thorsten Burandt Pao-Yu Oei Claudia Kemfert Christian von Hirschhausen |
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| description | This paper develops a path for the global energy system up to 2050, presenting a new application of the open-source energy modeling system (OSeMOSYS) to the community. It allows quite disaggregate energy and emission analysis: Global Energy System Model (GENeSYS-MOD) uses a system of linear equations of the energy system to search for lowest-cost solutions for a secure energy supply, given externally defined constraints, mainly in terms of CO2-emissions. The general algebraic modeling system (GAMS) version of OSeMOSYS is updated to the newest version and, in addition, extended and enhanced to include e.g., a modal split for transport, an improved trading system, and changes to storages. The model can be scaled from small-scale applications, e.g., a company, to cover the global energy system. The paper also includes an application of GENeSYS-MOD to analyze decarbonization scenarios at the global level, broken down into 10 regions. Its main focus is on interdependencies between traditionally segregated sectors: electricity, transportation, and heating; which are all included in the model. Model calculations suggests that in order to achieve the 1.5–2 °C target, a combination of renewable energy sources provides the lowest-cost solution, solar photovoltaic being the dominant source. Average costs of electricity generation in 2050 are about 4 €cents/kWh (excluding infrastructure and transportation costs). |
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| spelling | doaj.art-08a9276dd7894aaa87293f5f914b07452022-12-22T01:57:41ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732017-09-011010146810.3390/en10101468en10101468Designing a Model for the Global Energy System—GENeSYS-MOD: An Application of the Open-Source Energy Modeling System (OSeMOSYS)Konstantin Löffler0Karlo Hainsch1Thorsten Burandt2Pao-Yu Oei3Claudia Kemfert4Christian von Hirschhausen5Workgroup for Infrastructure and Policy, TU Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, GermanyWorkgroup for Infrastructure and Policy, TU Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, GermanyWorkgroup for Infrastructure and Policy, TU Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, GermanyWorkgroup for Infrastructure and Policy, TU Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, GermanyEnergy, Transport, and Environment, DIW Berlin, Mohrenstraße 58, 10117 Berlin, GermanyWorkgroup for Infrastructure and Policy, TU Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, GermanyThis paper develops a path for the global energy system up to 2050, presenting a new application of the open-source energy modeling system (OSeMOSYS) to the community. It allows quite disaggregate energy and emission analysis: Global Energy System Model (GENeSYS-MOD) uses a system of linear equations of the energy system to search for lowest-cost solutions for a secure energy supply, given externally defined constraints, mainly in terms of CO2-emissions. The general algebraic modeling system (GAMS) version of OSeMOSYS is updated to the newest version and, in addition, extended and enhanced to include e.g., a modal split for transport, an improved trading system, and changes to storages. The model can be scaled from small-scale applications, e.g., a company, to cover the global energy system. The paper also includes an application of GENeSYS-MOD to analyze decarbonization scenarios at the global level, broken down into 10 regions. Its main focus is on interdependencies between traditionally segregated sectors: electricity, transportation, and heating; which are all included in the model. Model calculations suggests that in order to achieve the 1.5–2 °C target, a combination of renewable energy sources provides the lowest-cost solution, solar photovoltaic being the dominant source. Average costs of electricity generation in 2050 are about 4 €cents/kWh (excluding infrastructure and transportation costs).https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/10/1468decarbonizationenergy system modelingOSeMOSYSrenewablesenergy policyenergy transition |
| spellingShingle | Konstantin Löffler Karlo Hainsch Thorsten Burandt Pao-Yu Oei Claudia Kemfert Christian von Hirschhausen Designing a Model for the Global Energy System—GENeSYS-MOD: An Application of the Open-Source Energy Modeling System (OSeMOSYS) Energies decarbonization energy system modeling OSeMOSYS renewables energy policy energy transition |
| title | Designing a Model for the Global Energy System—GENeSYS-MOD: An Application of the Open-Source Energy Modeling System (OSeMOSYS) |
| title_full | Designing a Model for the Global Energy System—GENeSYS-MOD: An Application of the Open-Source Energy Modeling System (OSeMOSYS) |
| title_fullStr | Designing a Model for the Global Energy System—GENeSYS-MOD: An Application of the Open-Source Energy Modeling System (OSeMOSYS) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Designing a Model for the Global Energy System—GENeSYS-MOD: An Application of the Open-Source Energy Modeling System (OSeMOSYS) |
| title_short | Designing a Model for the Global Energy System—GENeSYS-MOD: An Application of the Open-Source Energy Modeling System (OSeMOSYS) |
| title_sort | designing a model for the global energy system genesys mod an application of the open source energy modeling system osemosys |
| topic | decarbonization energy system modeling OSeMOSYS renewables energy policy energy transition |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/10/1468 |
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