The role of spatial resolution in global electricity systems modelling
We perform a global case study to assess the implications of spatial resolution in electricity systems modelling. The global model PLEXOS-World is used to optimize the long-term capacity expansion and short-term operation of a global net-zero electricity system under alternative spatial resolution a...
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| description | We perform a global case study to assess the implications of spatial resolution in electricity systems modelling. The global model PLEXOS-World is used to optimize the long-term capacity expansion and short-term operation of a global net-zero electricity system under alternative spatial resolution assumptions. We find that spatial resolution assumptions have a large influence on electricity system operational and planning decisions regarding the integration of variable renewables as well as the utilization of transmission infrastructure and other flexibility providers. Furthermore, challenges with respect to spatial aggregation arise with respect to data accessibility and spatial aggregation methods, and there are trade-offs between increasing spatial resolution and computational performance. A question-based framework is provided that can assist modellers in selecting the appropriate spatial extent and resolution. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fbb9253907de4737b887240fb7b1c14f2024-04-10T04:28:56ZengElsevierEnergy Strategy Reviews2211-467X2024-05-0153101370The role of spatial resolution in global electricity systems modellingMaarten Brinkerink0Erin Mayfield1Paul Deane2Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering, USA; Corresponding author.Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering, USAUniversity College Cork, School of Engineering, IrelandWe perform a global case study to assess the implications of spatial resolution in electricity systems modelling. The global model PLEXOS-World is used to optimize the long-term capacity expansion and short-term operation of a global net-zero electricity system under alternative spatial resolution assumptions. We find that spatial resolution assumptions have a large influence on electricity system operational and planning decisions regarding the integration of variable renewables as well as the utilization of transmission infrastructure and other flexibility providers. Furthermore, challenges with respect to spatial aggregation arise with respect to data accessibility and spatial aggregation methods, and there are trade-offs between increasing spatial resolution and computational performance. A question-based framework is provided that can assist modellers in selecting the appropriate spatial extent and resolution.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X24000774Spatial resolutionEnergy systems modellingIntegrated assessmentGlobalVariable renewablesElectricity systems |
| spellingShingle | Maarten Brinkerink Erin Mayfield Paul Deane The role of spatial resolution in global electricity systems modelling Energy Strategy Reviews Spatial resolution Energy systems modelling Integrated assessment Global Variable renewables Electricity systems |
| title | The role of spatial resolution in global electricity systems modelling |
| title_full | The role of spatial resolution in global electricity systems modelling |
| title_fullStr | The role of spatial resolution in global electricity systems modelling |
| title_full_unstemmed | The role of spatial resolution in global electricity systems modelling |
| title_short | The role of spatial resolution in global electricity systems modelling |
| title_sort | role of spatial resolution in global electricity systems modelling |
| topic | Spatial resolution Energy systems modelling Integrated assessment Global Variable renewables Electricity systems |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X24000774 |
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