The project will be conducted over 30 months and organized in ten work packages with the following contents:
• Workpackage 1: Updating and extending the models →WP1
The core models of PLANETS are updated and extended for joint policy simulations.
• Workpackage 2: Developing baseline scenarios →WP2
A uniform set of baseline scenarios is developed, based on the same business-as-usual assumptions for all six models involved.
• Workpackage 3: Technology assessments I →WP3
A comprehensive technology assessment is made focusing on short-term competitiveness and long-term sustainability aspects.
• Workpackage 4: Technology assessments II →WP4
A comprehensive technology assessment is made focusing on transition energy technologies that can reduce carbon emissions in the short term.
• Workpackage 5: Developing policy scenarios →WP5
A set of scenarios is generated under different environmental and energy policies.
• Workpackage 6: Running stochastic scenarios →WP6
A set of stochastic numerical simulations is performed, analyzing the robustness of scenario results and conclusions.
• Workpackage 7: EU policy recommendations →WP7
EU policy recommendations are generated expanding on the lessons learned from the individual modelling exercises.
• Workpackage 8: Scientific coordination →WP8
The research produced throughout the project is coordinated in order to ensure scientific harmonization and interchange across different models and technology assessments.
• Workpackage 9: Management →WP9
The overall project is coordinated so as to establish close links between both the different workpackages and the participating institutions.
• Workpackage 10: Dissemination →WP10
The project results are communicated internally and to the outside world through a website, e-conferences, reports, local meetings, peer reviewed publications in scientific journals and a final conference.The design of the workpackages emphasizes a participatory approach by establishing not only a tight network between researchers, but also an advisory process with European authorities and stakeholders that serves shaping the policy scenarios and evaluating them as to their desirability and policy relevance.
- Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei
- Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands
- University of Stuttgart
- SARL KANLO Consultants
- Operations Research Decisions and Systems Consultants
- Chalmers tekniska hoegskola Aktiebolag
- Lithuanian Energy Institute
- University of Manchester
- Tilburg University
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