Advanced technologies in energy-economy models for climate change assessment

Considerations regarding the roles of advanced technologies are crucial in energy-economic modeling, as these technologies, while usually not yet commercially viable, could substitute for fossil energy when favorable policies are in place. To improve the representation of the penetration of advanced...

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Main Authors: Chen, Y.-H.H (Author), Morris, J.F (Author), Reilly, J.M (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier B.V. 2019
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520 3 |a Considerations regarding the roles of advanced technologies are crucial in energy-economic modeling, as these technologies, while usually not yet commercially viable, could substitute for fossil energy when favorable policies are in place. To improve the representation of the penetration of advanced technologies in energy-economic models, we present a formulation that is parameterized based on observations, while capturing elements of rent and real adjustment cost increases if high demand due to a large policy shock suddenly appears. The formulation is applied to a global computable general equilibrium model to explore the role of low-carbon alternatives in the electric power sector. While other modeling approaches often adopt specific constraints on expansion, our approach is based on the assumption and observation that these constraints are not absolute, and how fast advanced technologies will expand is endogenous to economic incentives. The policy simulations, while not intended to represent realistic price paths, are designed to illustrate the response of our technology diffusion approach under sudden increased demand for advanced technologies. © 2019 The Authors 
650 0 4 |a Adjustment costs 
650 0 4 |a Adjustment costs 
650 0 4 |a advanced technology 
650 0 4 |a alternative energy 
650 0 4 |a assessment method 
650 0 4 |a climate change 
650 0 4 |a Climate change 
650 0 4 |a Climate models 
650 0 4 |a Climate policy 
650 0 4 |a Climate policy 
650 0 4 |a Computable general equilibrium model 
650 0 4 |a Computable general equilibrium model 
650 0 4 |a demand elasticity 
650 0 4 |a Economics 
650 0 4 |a electrical power 
650 0 4 |a Energy 
650 0 4 |a Energy 
650 0 4 |a environmental policy 
650 0 4 |a numerical model 
650 0 4 |a price dynamics 
650 0 4 |a Technology diffusion 
650 0 4 |a Technology diffusion 
700 1 |a Chen, Y.-H.H.  |e author 
700 1 |a Morris, J.F.  |e author 
700 1 |a Reilly, J.M.  |e author 
773 |t Energy Economics