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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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