Research projects¶
The model has being used in these research projects:
Hydro generation advanced systems: modeling, control, and optimized integration to the system (AVANHID), developed for the Ministry of Science and Innovation under the program Public-Private Partnerships with NextGenerationEU funds (CPP2021-009114). October 2022 - September 2025. A. Ramos, J.M. Latorre, L. Rouco
Local markets for energy communities: designing efficient markets and assessing the integration from the electricity system perspective (OptiREC), developed for the Ministry of Science and Innovation under the program Strategic projects oriented to the ecological transition and digital transition with NextGenerationEU funds (TED2021-131365B-C43). December 2022 - November 2024. A. Ramos, J.P. Chaves, J.M. Latorre, M. Troncia
Delivering the next generation of open Integrated Assessment MOdels for Net-zero, sustainable Development (DIAMOND), developed for the European Commission. October 2022 - August 2025. S. Lumbreras, L. Olmos, A. Ramos
It will update, upgrade, and fully open six IAMs that are emblematic in scientific and policy processes, improving their sectoral and technological detail, spatiotemporal resolution, and geographic granularity. It will further enhance modelling capacity to assess the feasibility and desirability of Paris-compliant mitigation pathways, their interplay with adaptation, circular economy, and other SDGs, their distributional and equity effects, and their resilience to extremes, as well as robust risk management and investment strategies.
Application of the ENTSO-e cost-benefit analysis method to Aguayo II pumped-hydro storage, developed for Repsol. June 2022. A. Ramos, L. Olmos, L. Sigrist
It aims at writing a report on the application of the ENTSO-e cost-benefit analysis method to Aguayo II pumped-hydro storage.
Application of the ENTSO-e cost-benefit analysis method to Los Guájares pumped-hydro storage, developed for VM Energía. May 2022 - June 2022. A. Ramos, L. Olmos, L. Sigrist
It aims at writing a report on the application of the ENTSO-e cost-benefit analysis method to Los Guájares pumped-hydro storage.
Impact of the electric vehicle in the electricity markets in 2030, developed for Repsol. November 2021 - February 2022. A. Ramos, P. Frías, J.P. Chaves, P. Linares, J.J. Valentín
It aims at analyzing the impact on the electricity markets of the mainland Spanish system of the high penetration of electric vehicles in a 2030 scenario.
European Climate and Energy Modelling Forum (ECEMF), developed for the European Commission. May 2021 - December 2024. S. Lumbreras, A. Ramos, L. Olmos, C. Mateo, D. Santos Oliveira
It aims at providing the knowledge to inform the development of future energy and climate policies at national and European levels. In support of this aim, ECEMF proposes a range of activities to achieve five objectives and meet the four challenges set out in the call text. ECEMF’s programme of events and novel IT-based communications channel will enable researchers to identify and co-develop the most pressing policy-relevant research questions with a range of stakeholders to meet ambitious European energy and climate policy goals, in particular the European Green Deal and the transformation to a climate neutral society.
Assessment of the storage needs for the Spanish electric system in a horizon 2020-2050 with large share of renewables, developed for the Instituto para la Diversificación y Ahorro de la Energía (IDAE). January 2021 - June 2022. A. Ramos, P. Linares, J.P. Chaves, J. García, S. Wogrin, J.J. Valentín
It aims at assessing, from a technical and economic point of view, the daily, weekly, and seasonal storage needs for the Spanish electricity system in the 2020-2050 horizon.
FlexEner. New 100% renewable, flexible and robust energy system for the integration of new technologies in generation, networks and demand - Scenarios, developed for Iberdrola under Misiones CDTI 2019 program (MIG-20201002). October 2020 - December 2023. M. Rivier, T. Gómez, A. Sánchez, F. Martín, T. Freire, J.P. Chaves, A. Ramos
It aims at investigating new technologies and simulation models in the field of renewable generation, storage systems and flexible demand management and operation of the distribution network. A 100% renewable and decarbonised energy mix is sought, effectively integrated into the electrical system of the future in a flexible, efficient and safe way.
Improving energy system modelling tools and capacity, developed for the European Commission. October 2020 - June 2022. S. Lumbreras, A. Ramos, P. Linares, D. Santos, M. Pérez-Bravo, A.F. Rodríguez Matas, J.C. Romero
It aims at improving the description of the Spanish energy system in model TIMES-SINERGIA, from the technologies considered or a higher time resolution to the detailed modeling of the power sector, such as the inclusion of transmission constraints.
MODESC – Platform of innovative models for speeding the energy transition towards a decarbonized economy, developed for the Ministry of Science and Innovation under Retos Colaboración 2019 program (RTC2019-007315-3). September 2020 - December 2023. T. Gómez, M. Rivier, J.P. Chaves, A. Ramos, P. Linares, F. Martín, L. Herding
It aims at developing of a global platform that integrates innovative energy simulation and impact assessment models that allow speeding the decarbonization of the electricity system including the electrification of the energy demand.
Open ENergy TRansition ANalyses for a low-carbon Economy (openENTRANCE), developed for the European Union. May 2019 - April 2023. L. Olmos, S. Lumbreras, A. Ramos, E. Alvarez
It aims at developing, using, and disseminating an open, transparent and integrated modelling platform for assessing low-carbon transition pathways in Europe.
Analysis of the expansion and operation of the Spanish electricity system for a 2030-2050 time horizon, developed for Iberdrola. January 2019 - December 2021. M. Rivier, T. Gómez, A. Sánchez, F. Martín, T. Freire, J.P. Chaves, T. Gerres, S. Huclin, A. Ramos
It aims at evaluating the potential and role that each generation, storage and consumption technology can play in the future mix of the Spanish electricity system.
