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Global energy system modelling and analysis
For our global energy system scenarios project, we are offering a MSc-Thesis in Energy Scenario modeling.
Keywords: Energy systems modelling, energy systems analysis, energy scenarios, Global Multi-Region Markal Model (GMM), energy transition
Your work area is within the development of the new long-term, world energy scenarios of PSI and of the World Energy Council (WEC). The global energy scenarios aim to improve the understanding of options for responding to global energy-related challenges confronting society (such as, improving access to affordable energy for economic development; reducing environmental impacts of energy use; and maintaining energy security). The development of these scenarios is unique in bringing together a broad range of expert views of energy industry stakeholders from WEC with the strong academic energy systems background of PSI. These scenario are developed through a multi-stakeholder process to envisage different trajectories of the energy system and define comprehensive narrative storylines.
The narratives are translated into a coherent set of quantitative scenario assumptions which are then analyzed with a comprehensive energy system model, called GMM (the Global Multi-regional MARKAL model). GMM provides a detailed bottom-up representation of energy technologies, of primary resources for energy carriers, and of the energy end-use sectors. GMM has recently been disaggregated into 17 world regions. Specific assumptions on the dynamics of technology characteristics, resource availability and demands are applied for each region. The scenario quantification with GMM provides a deeper insight into the implications of different scenario storylines, allowing the identification of robust trends and of key drivers of the energy system to support understanding of different options for decision makers.
One of the major suggested analysis areas would be the trade of energy carriers between world regions in different future energy scenarios (e.g. gases by pipeline and liquefied, renewable (hydrogen) and fossil origin), with implementation of appropriate bounds and costs etc.
Your work area is within the development of the new long-term, world energy scenarios of PSI and of the World Energy Council (WEC). The global energy scenarios aim to improve the understanding of options for responding to global energy-related challenges confronting society (such as, improving access to affordable energy for economic development; reducing environmental impacts of energy use; and maintaining energy security). The development of these scenarios is unique in bringing together a broad range of expert views of energy industry stakeholders from WEC with the strong academic energy systems background of PSI. These scenario are developed through a multi-stakeholder process to envisage different trajectories of the energy system and define comprehensive narrative storylines.
The narratives are translated into a coherent set of quantitative scenario assumptions which are then analyzed with a comprehensive energy system model, called GMM (the Global Multi-regional MARKAL model). GMM provides a detailed bottom-up representation of energy technologies, of primary resources for energy carriers, and of the energy end-use sectors. GMM has recently been disaggregated into 17 world regions. Specific assumptions on the dynamics of technology characteristics, resource availability and demands are applied for each region. The scenario quantification with GMM provides a deeper insight into the implications of different scenario storylines, allowing the identification of robust trends and of key drivers of the energy system to support understanding of different options for decision makers.
One of the major suggested analysis areas would be the trade of energy carriers between world regions in different future energy scenarios (e.g. gases by pipeline and liquefied, renewable (hydrogen) and fossil origin), with implementation of appropriate bounds and costs etc.
The goal of this project is to further develop and apply the GMM model to reflect the latest assumptions for technology and fuel price developments and include the most recent WEC global energy scenarios. Additional model improvements within the scope of the project are welcome and should be attempted where relevant.
The goal of this project is to further develop and apply the GMM model to reflect the latest assumptions for technology and fuel price developments and include the most recent WEC global energy scenarios. Additional model improvements within the scope of the project are welcome and should be attempted where relevant.
Your profile:
- Highly motivated, exactly working students preferably from energy sciences
- ETH MSc conditions apply
- Start-time: Immediate start possible. Remote work partially possible.
Please submit a current transcript and a CV.
Contacts:
Prof. Dr. Russell McKenna, Head of Laboratory for Energy Systems Analysis (LEA), PSI, and Professor of Energy Systems Analysis at D-MAVT, ETH Zurich, russell.mckenna@psi.ch
Dr. Martin Densing, Scientist in the Energy Economics Group, LEA, PSI, martin.densing@psi.ch
Your profile: - Highly motivated, exactly working students preferably from energy sciences - ETH MSc conditions apply - Start-time: Immediate start possible. Remote work partially possible.
Please submit a current transcript and a CV.
Contacts: Prof. Dr. Russell McKenna, Head of Laboratory for Energy Systems Analysis (LEA), PSI, and Professor of Energy Systems Analysis at D-MAVT, ETH Zurich, russell.mckenna@psi.ch Dr. Martin Densing, Scientist in the Energy Economics Group, LEA, PSI, martin.densing@psi.ch