Energy System Models
Optimisation models such as PERSEUS and Etramod illustrate the potential development of the European power plant stock and enable long-term perspectives. Elmod simulates the deployment of power plants in combination with the use of renewable energies. Combined with our demand-side models FORECAST and eLOAD, we can simulate the European energy system in a holistic way.
We develop electricity price scenarios, calculate CO2 emissions and evaluate the competitiveness of technologies. Here, we work closely with Energy Systems Analysis Associates – ESA2 GmbH and its renowned partners KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology), Fraunhofer ISI and TU Dresden.
Projects
IEA ECB Annex 70: Analysis of Building Energy Data with a Scalable Building Stock Model
Relationship between building park modelling and real building and energy data.
Energy certificate data to characterise the building stock
Gaining knowledge about the energetic quality of the German building stock from energy performance certificates
Energy Law Report for the Canton of Basel-Landschaft
Development of a methodology for the periodic evaluation of the measures and goals of the canton's energy law.
REFLEX Project: Flexibility and Technological Development in the European Energy System
REFLEX focuses on techno-economic learning, fundamental energy system modelling and social and environmental life cycle analysis.
Heat Roadmap Europe (HRE) – Study on the European Heating and Cooling Market
In Europe, the energy system is to be decarbonised in the long term, i.e. no more CO2 emissions will be emitted. We estimate energy efficiencies cost potential curves for 14 European countries.
The Role of Gas Infrastructure in the Future Energy System
Energy policy decisions and technological developments lead to an increase in fluctuating renewable energy production. More flexibility in the power grid and storage possibilities is required to which the buildings' sector may contribute.
Mapping and Analyses of the Current and Future (2020-2030) Heating/Cooling Fuel Deployment (Fossil Fuels/Renewables) in Europe
The energy balances of statistical offices in many countries and Eurostat are often incomplete. This EU service contract maps current and future energy demand for heating and cooling.
Energy Supply Concept 2050 for the City of Zurich
The Energy Supply Concept 2050 used a scenario approach to show that the heat supply of the city of Zurich could meet the goals of the 2000-watt society.