JAPANESE ENERGY SYSTEM TOWARDS 2050 UNDER LOW CARBON SCENARIO - AN ANALYSIS USING TIMES-JAPAN

Abstract

Japanese energy system towards mid-century has been assessed using optimization type energy model TIMES-Japan. The assessment framework couples an energy system model and detail sectoral models such as power system model, wind and solar power capacity potential models, and building energy model, via soft-linkage. Aggressive introduction of wind and power under long-term CO2 constraint would accelerate low-carbon electricity supply and end-sector decarbonization.