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Response Measures Models - MARKAL
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MARKAL
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Name and contact of the organization
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ETSAP
Energy Technology Systems Analysis Programme,
Via Colli Farnesina 144,
I- 00194 Roma,
Italy
Tel: ++39 335 537 7675 (mobile)
Email: Gian Carlo Tosato (Project Head and Operating Agent), gct@etsap.org
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Description of model
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The MARKAL family of energy models is a set
of generic models whose scope depend on the data used (can be regional, national or
international over a period of 40 to 50 years). The models include detailed cost and
technology information making them suitable for analysis of different policy and technological
options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The models are mainly used for: 1) identifying least-cost energy systems; 2) exploring
cost-effective responses to emission control policies; 3) evaluating new technologies for
R&D purposes; 4) forecasting inventories of greenhouse gas emissions; and 5)
estimating the value of regional cooperation in energy policy.
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Particular relevance
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MARKAL is highly relevant to investigating the development of new environmentally-friendly
technologies in a given region and looking at the conditions for the adoption of these
technologies. The model can also be used to analyse energy-efficiency issues.
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Coverage
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38 countries and regions, including the EU27, USA, China and Japan
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Model applications
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Costs and uncertainties of long-term reduction in UK carbon
emissions - MARKAL is used to run an extensive range of UK 60% CO2 abatement scenarios
and sensitivity analysis runs for analytical insights to underpin the 2007 Energy White
Paper.
MARKAL Application for China - Analysis of
China’s energy consumption using the MARKAL model including future patterns of
consumption.
Biomass for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction - Task 8:
Optimal emission reduction strategies for Western Europe - The paper explores the optimal use
of biomass in Western Europe for greenhouse gas emission mitigation using the MARKAL
model.
Technology Learning and the Role of Renewable Energy in
Reducing Carbon Emissions - This study provides an analysis of the effects of technology
and learning in the development of new energy technologies using MARKAL.
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Organization's main area of research
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Multi-country energy/economy/environment/engineering (4E).
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Other projects / reseach
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Publications (http://www.etsap.org/news.asp)
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