Efficient Renewable Energy Models with Less Data

Energy system models were first developed in the 1970s to help analysts create coherent scenarios of how energy is produced, converted, and used. These models have become increasingly important as the global energy system transitions from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. In 2015, global wind power capacity reached 417 GW, while solar photovoltaics (PV) reached 222 GW, up from negligible levels in 2000.