| Citation |
Li, P. and Strachan, N. Energy Modelling in the UK: Strengths and weaknesses of UK energy models. 2021. |
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| Author(s) |
Li, P. and Strachan, N. |
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| Download |
UKERC_BN_Modelling-strengths-weaknesses.pdf  |
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| Abstract |
Energy models provide the underpinning evidence to support decision makers across policy, industry and civil society, helping them to understand strategies and trade-offs in the energy transition. No single model can therefore cover all the elements required to understand the energy transition. To investigate this critical issue and gain an understanding of the energy models in use in the UK, UKERCs Energy Modelling Hub coordinated a ground-breaking survey of all UK energy models. This policy brief is the second of four exploring the models captured in the survey. In this second brief we focus on the findings that shed light on the various strengths and weaknesses of UK energy models. In considering this we focus on four key areas:
How the models deal with time, in terms of temporal detail and overall time horizon
How the models deal with space, in terms of geographical detail andcapturing infrastructures
How the models deal with technologies, in terms of technology learning and inclusion of key mitigation options
How the models deal with behaviour, in terms of consumer responses and broader societal trends |
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