Eoles: An Open-Source Energy Model for Studying Low-Carbon Scenarios

Explore the latest version of the Eoles energy system optimization model and its application to the négaWatt 2022 scenario for France's 2050 energy mix. Delve into the model's findings on meeting electricity demand across 19 meteorological years without relying on interconnections. Examine the additional dispatchable technologies required to eliminate power shortages and compare the cost-effectiveness of methane turbines, hydrogen turbines, and batteries. Analyze the potential for reducing photovoltaic capacity while maintaining electricity balance, and understand the associated economic implications for the overall energy system.