Grid, pipelines and other infrastructure - GEM-E3

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Model Documentation - GEM-E3

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Model information
Model link
Institution Institute of Communication And Computer Systems (ICCS), Greece, https://www.iccs.gr/en/.
Solution concept General equilibrium (closed economy)
Solution method Optimization
Anticipation

In the GEM-E3 model the transmission and distribution of electricity are represented at aggregate level. "Electricity" sector accounts for transmission and distribution. No details are included with regards to the electricity grid, pipelines and transmission and distribution infrastructure. Data from Eurostat, IEA and USA DOE have been employed so as to calculate the transmission and distribution costs by technology.