This paper presents a framework to represent short-term operational phenomena associated
with renewables capacity factors and final service demand distributions in a capacity …

Energy system modeling tools allow to perform comprehensive analyses for the optimal
integration of supply and demand technologies in different scenarios. Open tools, in …

Technology-specific hurdle rates significantly influence capital expenditures for deploying
new technologies in the energy system, yet their definition in energy system optimization …

Current efforts toward the necessary energy transition are predominantly focused on climate
change mitigation in relation to decarbonization measures, mainly on the energy sector, but …

This chapter highlights the significance of open-source energy system optimization models
in enhancing the transparency and accessibility of energy system studies for policymakers. It …

As a potential carbon emission reduction measure, carbon capture, utilization and storage
technology is of great significance to achieve the goals of “carbon peak” and “carbon …

This paper describes TEMOA-Piedmont, a model to perform long-term energy planning at
regional level for Piedmont (Italy). The model has been developed from scratch within the …

Understanding the impact of energy service demand on carbon emission reduction
strategies is crucial in the context of climate change and sustainable energy transitions. This …

The energy transition requires the deployment of clean energy technologies, which typically
requires critical raw materials. Their supply chains are characterized by high geographical …

Ensuring energy security is one of the main objectives of energy policies of many countries
worldwide. In this regard, this paper proposes a metric to evaluate energy security under …