Assessing the impacts of nationally appropriate mitigation actions through energy system simulation: a Colombian case

Arango-Aramburo, Santiago; Veysey, Jason; Martínez-Jaramillo, Juan Esteban; Díez-Echavarría, Luisa; Calderón, Silvia Liliana; Loboguerrero, Ana María

doi:10.1007/s12053-019-09826-7

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“…The photovoltaic system proves its validity, it can be used in different applications and contribute to x the environment problems and reduce the CO2 emission [12][13][14][15].…”

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Analysis Study of a Real Photovoltaic Plant In Desert Conditions

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Benmedjahed³

et al. 2023

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The objective of this paper is to investigate the behavior of the poly crystalline photovoltaic field installed in the site of Oued Nechou in Ghardaia, Algeria. The cellule, panel, and array have been modeled and simulated in STC then in various input conditions in order to understand the performances of this PV plant. Moreover, the poly crystalline PV plant has been simulated using real climate data in order to identify the potential of solar energy in the studied area and evaluate the PV plant. According to the results, it should be highlighted that the environmental factors, particularly the sun irradiation and temperature, have a significant impact on the photovoltaic system's performance, which results in fluctuations in electrical energy output and performance ratio. Additionally, they show that the location has significant solar potential, which enables it to produce electricity that is acceptable despite the local environment, this encourages the construction of new PV plants there.

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“…The photovoltaic system proves its validity, it can be used in different applications and contribute to x the environment problems and reduce the CO2 emission [12][13][14][15].…”

Section: Tab2 Parameters Of the Poly Ocrystalline Pvmentioning

confidence: 92%

Analysis Study of a Real Photovoltaic Plant In Desert Conditions

Dahbi¹,

Bouchelga

Benmedjahed³

et al. 2023

Preprint

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“…Recent works have explored the actions needed to comply with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Arango-Aramburo et al used the LEAP model to quantify 4.41 MtCO2e of emissions prevented by 2040 by implementing two NAMA's focused on replacing low-efficiency refrigerators and supplying renewable energy for communities non-connected to the grid [21]. National government also used the LEAP tool for the NDC formulation [22] and the national energy plan evaluation (NEP) [16].…”

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Informing Sustainable Energy Policy in Developing Countries: An Assessment of Decarbonization Pathways in Colombia Using Open Energy System Optimization Modelling

Plazas-Niño

Yeganyan

Allington

et al. 2023

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In this study, we assess plausible decarbonization pathways in Colombia using an open-source national energy system optimization model (OSeMOSYS). We build three scenarios over 2021-2050 and contrast them in terms of emissions, energy consumption, technology deployment, costs, and benefits. The results show that a decarbonized energy system can reduce carbon intensity by 93%, energy intensity by 44%, fossil fuel imports by 90%, and provide socioeconomic benefits equivalent to 21% of the Colombia's 2021 GDP. We use these results to recommend milestones and policy actions that can help inform policymakers about cost-effective strategies to achieve a sustainable, efficient, and more resilient energy system by mid-century. Our transparent and systematic methodology provides a tool for long-term energy planning in Colombia which can also be replicated in other developing countries for assessing decarbonization pathways.

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“…Previous LEAP models have been developed for Colombia focused on the energy sector [6][7][8]. Other studies have used LEAP to analyze the GHG emissions reductions in Colombia and other Latin American countries (i.e., Mexico, Chile, Panama) [9][10][11][12][13]. Conversely to these models, the COL-NDC model includes all energy and non-energy sectors, which provides a holistic approach to GHG emissions accounting and exploration of decarbonization scenarios.…”

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Colombia’s GHG Emissions Reduction Scenario: Complete Representation of the Energy and Non-Energy Sectors in LEAP

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The signatory countries of the Paris Agreement must submit their updated Intended National Determined Contributions (INDCs) to the UNFCCC secretariat every five years. In Colombia, this activity was historically carried out with a wide set of diverse non-interconnected sector-specific models. Given the complexity of GHG emissions reporting and the evaluation of mitigation actions on a national scale, the need for a centralized platform was evident. Such approach would allow the integration and analysis of potential interactions among sectors, as well as to guarantee the homogeneity of assumptions and input parameters. In this paper, we describe the construction of an integrated bottom-up LEAP model tailored to the Colombian case, which covers all IPCC sectors. An integrated model facilitates capturing synergies and intersectoral interactions within the national GHG emissions system. Hence, policies addressing one sector and influencing others are identified and correctly assessed. Thus, 44 mitigation policies and mitigation actions were included in the model, in this way, identifying the sectors directly and being indirectly affected by them. The mitigation scenario developed in this paper reaches a reduction of 28% of GHG emissions compared with the reference scenario. The importance of including non-energy sectors is evident in the Colombian case, as GHG emission reductions are mainly driven by AFOLU. The first section describes the GHG emissions context in Colombia. Next, we describe the model structure, main input parameters, assumptions, considerations, and used LEAP functionalities. Results are presented from a GHG emissions accounting and energy demand perspective. The model allows for the correct estimate of the scope and potential of mitigation actions by considering indirect, unintended emissions reductions in all IPCC categories, as well as synergies with all mitigation actions included in the mitigation scenario. Moreover, the structure of the model is suitable for testing potential emission trajectories, facilitating its adoption by official entities and its application in climate policymaking.

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Assessing the impacts of nationally appropriate mitigation actions through energy system simulation: a Colombian case

Cited by 5 publications

References 16 publications

Analysis Study of a Real Photovoltaic Plant In Desert Conditions

Analysis Study of a Real Photovoltaic Plant In Desert Conditions

Informing Sustainable Energy Policy in Developing Countries: An Assessment of Decarbonization Pathways in Colombia Using Open Energy System Optimization Modelling

Colombia’s GHG Emissions Reduction Scenario: Complete Representation of the Energy and Non-Energy Sectors in LEAP

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