Energy System Modelling for UK Industrial Decarbonisation

To deliver the low-carbon UK energy network, we need to move beyond isolated static plans and utilise new innovative technologies.

Energy System Modelling for UK Industrial Decarbonisation
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Investment into the UK energy network will unlock a low-carbon future. To deliver that requires us to move beyond isolated static plans, utilising new innovative technologies.

  • A gap exists between the strategic national scenario modelling (e.g. FES) and the regional modelling required to inform and drive local energy system infrastructure development.
  • Energy system models need to enable collaboration between key infrastructure providers to support intelligent, joined-up planning and development activity at a regional level.
  • Models must include more accurate future demand data by integrating economic models.
  • AI can help build more accurate future demand profiles at a regional level.
  • Models need to be kept dynamic and live to provide the best information through digital interfaces, not static reports.
  • Collaboration across the energy vectors is key – local clusters can help facilitate this.