Bryn Pickering
@bryn_pickering
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#opensource energy systems researcher @ETH
Zurich, Switzerland
Joined August 2017
Elated to share our new paper "Overcoming the disconnect between energy system and climate modeling", an effort by more than 20 experts across energy system and climate modelling disciplines!
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In a new study, @bryn_pickering from @ETH together with Francesco Lombardi & @stefpf from @tudelft show that there are more than 400 options for Europe's energy system to become cost-effective, carbon-free and self-sufficient by 2050.
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Researchers from ETH Zurich and TU Delft have developed a model to generate hundreds of ways in which Europe’s energy system can become green and self-sufficient by 2050. They have made their results...
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Shout outs to all those that made this study possible 📢: co-authors @FrLomb and @stefpf; the @SentinelEnergy, @ECEMF_2020, and SWEET PATHFNDR projects; and the @ETH high performance computing cluster. 9/9
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The scale of the transformation required to reach carbon-neutrality is enormous. Decision makers need to be able to quickly explore the impacts of their preferences on energy system designs. We aim to provide the space for this. 8/9
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The diversity of options remains large if we change what we think of as "cost-effective" (5-15% above cost-optimal) and if we assume large changes in demands for services by 2050. There's still more space for future analysis, but we should do so with stakeholders in the loop. 7/9
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To explore alternative technology options and where they are best deployed (within 10% cost of the "cost-optimal" system), we used the SPORES method, developed by co-author @FrLomb, and our new, high-resolution representation of all European energy demands. 6/9
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There are geographical trade-offs as well as technological ones. Consistently high winds in Northern Britain and Ireland would make them favourable synthetic fuel hubs. Cost-effective hubs in eastern Europe are possible, but require more electricity transmission expansion. 5/9
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Once we start imposing preferences on what technologies or European regions to prioritise, we risk limiting our options. Our results allow us to explore these trade-offs. Did I mention that you can explore them too? https://t.co/ohBeA1E7vw. 4/9
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There are few "must-have" components of a cost-effective, carbon-neutral European energy system. We don't strictly need to use biofuels, have large battery farms, massively expand the transmission network, or fully electrify transport or building heating. 3/9
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There's an infinite number of ways all European energy needs could be met cost-effectively while relying on carbon-neutral, readily available technologies. We show 441 system designs which expose this range of alternative technology options and where they are best deployed. 2/9
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As promised, I'm back with more details! Check out our new @Joule_CP paper and accompanying interactive web tool to explore the diversity of options to reach climate neutrality in an energy self-sufficient Europe. 1/9 📖 https://t.co/uutGyHGoJi 🔍 https://t.co/ohBeA1E7vw
How could the European energy system reach carbon-neutrality with a backbone of wind and solar power and no energy imports? In our new pre-print, we show that a vast array of distinct, low-cost options exist. More detail to come, following peer-review.
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How could the European energy system reach carbon-neutrality with a backbone of wind and solar power and no energy imports? In our new pre-print, we show that a vast array of distinct, low-cost options exist. More detail to come, following peer-review.
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Academics urge IEA to give free access to national energy data
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Open letter calls on IEA to help researchers by removing paywalls from global energy datasets
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At #F1000Research, we support the #FAIRData guidelines as part of our #OpenData Policy. But, what does FAIR data stand for? Data that is: ✅Findable ✅Accessible ✅Interoperable ✅Reusable Learn more by downloading our guide 👉 https://t.co/0LM1LMdj0o
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Energy Revolution Ahead? Quite possible! Our new paper @NatureEnergyJnl explores the prospects of renewables-based electrification towards limiting warming at 1.5°C. https://t.co/1qtbpRkN23 Thread on the key points.
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Just out in @NatureClimate: we compare #netzero scenarios (blue) with scenarios that exhibit temperature overshoot and rely on #CO2 removal (red). Early & ambitious #ClimateAction is crucial to "keep 1.5°C alive"! Read #openaccess at https://t.co/ysYcWKjd6P And... (1/2)
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Where are onshore wind power facilities to be built, and what are aspects to look at when making such decisions? On Wed, December 1, @pleh_mann will discuss these questions at the ISTP Colloquium! @UFZ_de Join in-person (certificate required) or online: https://t.co/CXdlWeb2WT
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In a Springer Nature Sustainability community post, @AndrewLFanning discusses why no country is on track to meet the basic needs of its residents without overconsuming natural resources.
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Chart: passenger electric vehicles are now 10% of total car sales. And most of those sales are pure battery EV, not plug-in hybrid.
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