2008 Volume 5 Pages 96-105
This study demonstrates the local energy system modeling with MARKAL (Market Allocation) model. Ourregional MARKAL model assumes long-term energy demand and supply composition from 1990 to 2050. This model receives a lot of technology information (efficiency, life, start years, unit cost, etc) from Japanese MARKAL model developed by Japan Atomic Energy Agency, but also, some particular parameters (capacity bound, demand level, etc) are obtained from the "local energy balance table". The optimization is performed considering future economic growth, energy intensity, energy cost, and advancement of energy technologies. The energy system modeling in regional level will contribute to policy argument and activities on reducing CO2 emission.
