JRC TIMES energy system model for the EU

The model is designed for analysing the role of energy technologies and their innovation for meeting Europe's energy and climate change related policy objectives. It models technology market uptake and their interaction with the energy infrastructure including storage options in an energy systems perspective. It is a relevant tool to support impact assessment studies in the energy policy field that require quantitative modelling at an energy system level with a high technology detail.

The model can support the implementation of the Energy Union roadmap, in particular with a focus on A new European energy R&I approach to accelerate energy system transformation, composed of i) an integrated Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan and ii) a strategic transport R&I agenda.

In this context, the JRC-EU-TIMES model could contribute to analysis on: technology deployment and thresholds for innovation; employment opportunities in the renewable energy sector.