The EnergyPLAN model has been developed and expanded on a continuous basis since 1999. You can also read our short brochure about Smart Energy Systems here. Below you will find some examples of how to use EnergyPLAN. The focus is on the future rather than the present.ĮnergyPLAN is a deterministic model which optimises the operation of a given energy system on the basis of inputs and outputs defined by the user. Therefore, EnergyPLAN includes relatively detailed modelling of future technologies such as biomass gasification and synthetic fuels, but relatively aggregated modelling of today’s technologies such as power plants. The focus is placed on the future energy system and how that will operate, rather than on today’s energy system. This could classify EnergyPLAN as a ‘simulation’ tool rather than an optimisation tool, even though there is some optimisation within the model.įurthermore, the aim of EnergyPLAN is to model the ‘finishing point’ of the energy system rather than the starting point.
Using this methodology, it is possible to illustrate a palette of options for the energy system, rather than one core solution.
The key objective is to model a variety of options so that they can be compared with one another, rather than model one ‘optimum’ solution based on defined pre-conditions. The main purpose of the EnergyPLAN model is to analyse the energy, environmental, and economic impact of various energy strategies.
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