Macro energy transition
This research path explores policies for transitioning to net-zero on a national scale and larger. We identify strategies to reduce sunk costs and mitigate risks when moving from today's system to a future driven by wind, solar, and net-zero fuels. For these analyses, we develop novel tools and quantitative models reflecting the characteristics and risks of net-zero systems.
Analyse strategies for a sustainable and reliable transition
Our applied work revolves around pathways for industry, carbon, and energy infrastructure towards a future with renewable electricity and carbon-neutral fuels. In this context, we analyze the reliability of future systems in light of uncertain climate conditions and global supply chain risks.
Lab members: Hannes Burger, Can Cui, Jacob Mannhardt, Francesco De Marco, Christoph Funke, Nour Boulos, Leonard Goeke
Develop tools and methods to analyse the transition
The method development is driven by the questions we want to answer in our applied work. A general focus is on linear and mixed linear optimization models, especially with our open-source framework ZEN-garden. Specific topics include modeling of multi-year transition pathways, temporal and spatial (dis)aggregation, and decomposition methods.
Lab members: Jacob Mannhardt, Francesco De Marco, Christoph Funke, Nour Boulos