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This initial post is to welcome all interested parties to engage in the exchange of issues, ideas & experiences with the TIMES-Starter platform.
The ETSAP TIMES-Starter Platform
A new approach to building a TIMES energy system optimization model has been ushered in with the availability of the TIMES-Starter Platform. TIMES is among the most widely used least-cost optimization methodologies employed to inform energy (and water) and environmental policy, as well as strategic planning. But till now the time and cost of developing a new model from scratch has been a significant barrier, in particular for developing countries. However, the TIMES-Starter platform dramatically cuts the time needed to assemble an initial model, greatly improves the quality of 1st time TIMES models, and provides all the facilities needed to effectively, efficiently and professionally carry-out a sophisticated energy systems analysis to support better informed decision-making; thereby drastically lowering the slope of the learning curve and expediting the timeframe for realizing meaningful results.
The TIMES-Starter platform provides an integrated full-sector energy system model (which may include non-energy sectors and water if desired) that employs best TIMES modeling practices and is built upon a peer-reviewed database. The model is assembled in a set of sophisticated Excel workbook templates that are readily transformed by a base-year energy balance, resource supply and power generation mix, then calibrated. It includes a rich set of future technology options for all sectors of the energy system, and provides the mechanisms and techniques employed to guide the design of a Reference Scenario. A set of sample sensitivity scenarios, particular well suited to examine least-cost NDC pathways, are included.
t has a comprehensive model management platform that overseas all aspects of working with TIMES including integration of the Excel workbooks , RES diagramming, various technology views, job submission, along with dynamic pivot tables. It includes an interactive multi-case graphical comparison and metrics workbook to facilitate interpreting model results, and most importantly the identification of the policies and measures that are key to shaping the future evolution of a (low-carbon) energy system. To date the TIMES-Starter platform has been successful applied in Turkey, China, Costa Rica, Vietnam and Armenia.
Since the one-time (challenging) undertaking of assembling an initial model has been greatly streamlined, building local capacity also takes on a new approach, where either international or skilled local experts can ready the initial country-specific TIMES model and then the training of the local Planning Team is conducted using “their” national model. Once tailored and applied for a particular country, and local capacity built, the TIMES- model is ready to support the requirement of the Paris Accord that NDCs are to be dynamic (living) entities, such that the Baseline is to be redetermined and the NDC targets continually enhanced over time, as well as support other pressing energy and environmental planning issues facing the country.
You can request the TIMES-Starter platform using this link https://iea-etsap.org/index.php/etsap-times-starter.
Happy, interesting and successful TIMES modeling  !!!
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(28-01-2019, 03:27 PM)Gary Wrote: This initial post is to welcome all interested parties to engage in the exchange of issues, ideas & experiences with the TIMES-Starter platform.
The ETSAP TIMES-Starter Platform
A new approach to building a TIMES energy system optimization model has been ushered in with the availability of the TIMES-Starter Platform. TIMES is among the most widely used least-cost optimization methodologies employed to inform energy (and water) and environmental policy, as well as strategic planning. But till now the time and cost of developing a new model from scratch has been a significant barrier, in particular for developing countries. However, the TIMES-Starter platform dramatically cuts the time needed to assemble an initial model, greatly improves the quality of 1st time TIMES models, and provides all the facilities needed to effectively, efficiently and professionally carry-out a sophisticated energy systems analysis to support better informed decision-making; thereby drastically lowering the slope of the learning curve and expediting the timeframe for realizing meaningful results.
The TIMES-Starter platform provides an integrated full-sector energy system model (which may include non-energy sectors and water if desired) that employs best TIMES modeling practices and is built upon a peer-reviewed database. The model is assembled in a set of sophisticated Excel workbook templates that are readily transformed by a base-year energy balance, resource supply and power generation mix, then calibrated. It includes a rich set of future technology options for all sectors of the energy system, and provides the mechanisms and techniques employed to guide the design of a Reference Scenario. A set of sample sensitivity scenarios, particular well suited to examine least-cost NDC pathways, are included.
t has a comprehensive model management platform that overseas all aspects of working with TIMES including integration of the Excel workbooks , RES diagramming, various technology views, job submission, along with dynamic pivot tables. It includes an interactive multi-case graphical comparison and metrics workbook to facilitate interpreting model results, and most importantly the identification of the policies and measures that are key to shaping the future evolution of a (low-carbon) energy system. To date the TIMES-Starter platform has been successful applied in Turkey, China, Costa Rica, Vietnam and Armenia.
Since the one-time (challenging) undertaking of assembling an initial model has been greatly streamlined, building local capacity also takes on a new approach, where either international or skilled local experts can ready the initial country-specific TIMES model and then the training of the local Planning Team is conducted using “their” national model. Once tailored and applied for a particular country, and local capacity built, the TIMES- model is ready to support the requirement of the Paris Accord that NDCs are to be dynamic (living) entities, such that the Baseline is to be redetermined and the NDC targets continually enhanced over time, as well as support other pressing energy and environmental planning issues facing the country.
You can request the TIMES-Starter platform using this link https://iea-etsap.org/index.php/etsap-times-starter.
Happy, interesting and successful TIMES modeling !!!
Hello,
I want to know how to get PET36 and TIAM-WORLD, could you help me?
Anna
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(09-07-2020, 11:25 AM)guozhi1305 Wrote: (28-01-2019, 03:27 PM)Gary Wrote: This initial post is to welcome all interested parties to engage in the exchange of issues, ideas & experiences with the TIMES-Starter platform.
The ETSAP TIMES-Starter Platform
A new approach to building a TIMES energy system optimization model has been ushered in with the availability of the TIMES-Starter Platform. TIMES is among the most widely used least-cost optimization methodologies employed to inform energy (and water) and environmental policy, as well as strategic planning. But till now the time and cost of developing a new model from scratch has been a significant barrier, in particular for developing countries. However, the TIMES-Starter platform dramatically cuts the time needed to assemble an initial model, greatly improves the quality of 1st time TIMES models, and provides all the facilities needed to effectively, efficiently and professionally carry-out a sophisticated energy systems analysis to support better informed decision-making; thereby drastically lowering the slope of the learning curve and expediting the timeframe for realizing meaningful results.
The TIMES-Starter platform provides an integrated full-sector energy system model (which may include non-energy sectors and water if desired) that employs best TIMES modeling practices and is built upon a peer-reviewed database. The model is assembled in a set of sophisticated Excel workbook templates that are readily transformed by a base-year energy balance, resource supply and power generation mix, then calibrated. It includes a rich set of future technology options for all sectors of the energy system, and provides the mechanisms and techniques employed to guide the design of a Reference Scenario. A set of sample sensitivity scenarios, particular well suited to examine least-cost NDC pathways, are included.
t has a comprehensive model management platform that overseas all aspects of working with TIMES including integration of the Excel workbooks , RES diagramming, various technology views, job submission, along with dynamic pivot tables. It includes an interactive multi-case graphical comparison and metrics workbook to facilitate interpreting model results, and most importantly the identification of the policies and measures that are key to shaping the future evolution of a (low-carbon) energy system. To date the TIMES-Starter platform has been successful applied in Turkey, China, Costa Rica, Vietnam and Armenia.
Since the one-time (challenging) undertaking of assembling an initial model has been greatly streamlined, building local capacity also takes on a new approach, where either international or skilled local experts can ready the initial country-specific TIMES model and then the training of the local Planning Team is conducted using “their” national model. Once tailored and applied for a particular country, and local capacity built, the TIMES- model is ready to support the requirement of the Paris Accord that NDCs are to be dynamic (living) entities, such that the Baseline is to be redetermined and the NDC targets continually enhanced over time, as well as support other pressing energy and environmental planning issues facing the country.
You can request the TIMES-Starter platform using this link https://iea-etsap.org/index.php/etsap-times-starter.
Happy, interesting and successful TIMES modeling !!!
Hello,
I want to know how to get PET36 and TIAM-WORLD, could you help me?
Anna
Hi Anna, I'm afraid the PET36 & TIAM-World are not generally available - you can look to contact amit@kanors.com and perhaps he can provide more guidance.
Gary
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(09-07-2020, 12:11 PM)Gary Wrote: (09-07-2020, 11:25 AM)guozhi1305 Wrote: (28-01-2019, 03:27 PM)Gary Wrote: This initial post is to welcome all interested parties to engage in the exchange of issues, ideas & experiences with the TIMES-Starter platform.
The ETSAP TIMES-Starter Platform
A new approach to building a TIMES energy system optimization model has been ushered in with the availability of the TIMES-Starter Platform. TIMES is among the most widely used least-cost optimization methodologies employed to inform energy (and water) and environmental policy, as well as strategic planning. But till now the time and cost of developing a new model from scratch has been a significant barrier, in particular for developing countries. However, the TIMES-Starter platform dramatically cuts the time needed to assemble an initial model, greatly improves the quality of 1st time TIMES models, and provides all the facilities needed to effectively, efficiently and professionally carry-out a sophisticated energy systems analysis to support better informed decision-making; thereby drastically lowering the slope of the learning curve and expediting the timeframe for realizing meaningful results.
The TIMES-Starter platform provides an integrated full-sector energy system model (which may include non-energy sectors and water if desired) that employs best TIMES modeling practices and is built upon a peer-reviewed database. The model is assembled in a set of sophisticated Excel workbook templates that are readily transformed by a base-year energy balance, resource supply and power generation mix, then calibrated. It includes a rich set of future technology options for all sectors of the energy system, and provides the mechanisms and techniques employed to guide the design of a Reference Scenario. A set of sample sensitivity scenarios, particular well suited to examine least-cost NDC pathways, are included.
t has a comprehensive model management platform that overseas all aspects of working with TIMES including integration of the Excel workbooks , RES diagramming, various technology views, job submission, along with dynamic pivot tables. It includes an interactive multi-case graphical comparison and metrics workbook to facilitate interpreting model results, and most importantly the identification of the policies and measures that are key to shaping the future evolution of a (low-carbon) energy system. To date the TIMES-Starter platform has been successful applied in Turkey, China, Costa Rica, Vietnam and Armenia.
Since the one-time (challenging) undertaking of assembling an initial model has been greatly streamlined, building local capacity also takes on a new approach, where either international or skilled local experts can ready the initial country-specific TIMES model and then the training of the local Planning Team is conducted using “their” national model. Once tailored and applied for a particular country, and local capacity built, the TIMES- model is ready to support the requirement of the Paris Accord that NDCs are to be dynamic (living) entities, such that the Baseline is to be redetermined and the NDC targets continually enhanced over time, as well as support other pressing energy and environmental planning issues facing the country.
You can request the TIMES-Starter platform using this link https://iea-etsap.org/index.php/etsap-times-starter.
Happy, interesting and successful TIMES modeling !!!
Hello,
I want to know how to get PET36 and TIAM-WORLD, could you help me?
Anna
Hi Anna, I'm afraid the PET36 & TIAM-World are not generally available - you can look to contact amit@kanors.com and perhaps he can provide more guidance.
Gary Thank you
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