Chapter 3 - Implementation of experience curves in energy-system models
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2020
Authors
Louwen, Atse
Schreiber, Steffi
Junginger, Martin
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Junginger, Martin
Louwen, Atse
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Abstract
To analyze the transition toward a low-carbon energy system and to develop appropriate policy measures toward this goal, large efforts are currently taking place to model future layouts of our energy system. In this context, it is important to consider the technological progress in energy-system technologies to take into account how this progress affects technology cost and deployment. In this chapter, we discuss the implementation of experience curves in energy modeling. Experience curves allow for endogenous modeling of cost reductions resulting from technological progress and are, therefore, widely applied in energy modeling. Several issues with implementation of experience curves in energy modeling are discussed, as well as possible solutions.
Keywords
Agent-based model, Bottom-up energy models, Energy modeling, Experience curves, Optimization model, Simulation model, Technological learning, Technological progress, Top-down energy models, Taverne, General Energy
Citation
Louwen, A, Schreiber, S & Junginger, M 2020, Chapter 3 - Implementation of experience curves in energy-system models. in M Junginger & A Louwen (eds), Technological Learning in the Transition to a Low-Carbon Energy System : Conceptual Issues, Empirical Findings, and Use in Energy Modeling. Academic Press, pp. 33-47. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818762-3.00003-0