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Research and supervision

Research and supervision

As leading experts on strategic energy planning, energy systems analysis, and energy systems modelling, E4SMA has been and is partnering in major, innovative research projects and expert networks. Additionally, E4SMA regularly provides supervision to Master’s...
Tools

Tools

E4SMA operates well-established and cutting-edge modelling tools enabling us to deliver first-rate solutions.   Full energy system models:  TIMES (The Integrated MARKAL-EFOM System) OSeMOSYS (OpenSource energy MOdelling SYStem) TEMOA (Tools for Energy Model...
Modelling mitigation policies in Mexico

Modelling mitigation policies in Mexico

E4SMA provides technical support to the National Institute of Ecology and Climate Change (INECC). We are developing a new customized TIMES-Mexico model, allowing for modelling mitigation policies in Mexico. The model will cover the full energy system, including power,...
National Models

National Models

E4SMA has developed or supported the development of a large number of national, customized energy systems models, covering countries in Europe, Asia and Latin America. In general, we have developed the models using the TIMES modelling framework. They are characterized...
Analyses of future electricity markets

Analyses of future electricity markets

E4SMA has supported the strategic planning of the Italian multinational company Enel for several years. We have developed customized energy systems models allowing for analyses of future electricity markets. The models have also enabled Enel to identify pathways to...
BHP Global Energy Model

BHP Global Energy Model

E4SMA is providing technical support to the multinational company BHP. We have designed, built, and handed over a customized energy systems model, the BHP Global Energy Model. The model supports strategic energy planning. It enables BHP to analyze the possible, future...
TIMES-GEO multi-regional global model

TIMES-GEO multi-regional global model

E4SMA has been participating in the major innovation project, CHIMERA. We have developed the TIMES-GEO multi-regional global model and supported the development of the TIMES-IRELAND model. Both models are open-source models.  The TIMES-GEO model combines an energy...
Steps to build the TIMES-Pakistan model

Steps to build the TIMES-Pakistan model

We conducted a workshop on energy modelling for energy planning experts in Pakistan. The workshop consisted of six days with sessions of four hours and focused on using the energy systems model TIMES. We concluded with a session on the first steps to build the...
Training courses on VEDA-TIMES

Training courses on VEDA-TIMES

Since 2007, we have conducted training courses regularly on the energy system optimization model VEDA-TIMES.  The training courses on VEDA-TIMES are tailored according to the actual needs. They span from two-day long to three-week long courses.  We teach on all levels...
Evolution of the Italian energy system 

Evolution of the Italian energy system 

We produced a report analyzing a scenario of the evolution of the Italian energy system 2019-2050. The scenario was developed in alignment with Proxigas’ vision of expected transformations and investments as the national and European energy and climate policies are...