Designing a global energy system based on 100% renewables for 2050 - GENeSYS-MOD: An application of the open-source energy modelling system (OSeMOSYS)

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Authors

  • Konstantin Löffler
  • Karlo Hainsch
  • Thorsten Burandt
  • Pao-Yu Oei
  • Claudia Kemfert
  • Christian von Hirschhausen
This paper develops a path for the global energy system up to 2050, presenting a new application of the open source energy systems model OSeMOSYS to the community. It allows quite disaggregate energy and emission analysis: GENeSYS-MOD (Global Energy System Model) uses a system of linear equations of the energy system to search for lowestcost 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. Model calculations suggests that in order to achieve the 1.5ê-2ê 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 texteurocents/kWh (excluding infrastructure and transportation costs).
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationBerlin
PublisherDeutsches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung (DIW)
Number of pages40
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes

    Research areas

  • Economics - Energy System Modeling, Decarbonization, OSeMOSYS, GENeSYS-MOD, Renewables, Energy Policy, Energy Transformation

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