A5034897202- Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
- Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Private Equity and Venture Capital
- Global Energy and Sustainability Research
- Economic Growth and Development
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- ICT Impact and Policies
- Biotechnology and Related Fields
- Firm Innovation and Growth
- Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Water-Energy-Food Nexus Studies
- Climate Change Policy and Economics
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- FinTech, Crowdfunding, Digital Finance
- Global Energy Security and Policy
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Innovation Policy and R&D
- SMEs Development and Digital Marketing
- Electric Power System Optimization
- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
- Middle East and Rwanda Conflicts
- Energy, Environment, Economic Growth
- Regional Development and Policy
Cyprus Institute
2017-2024
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
2012-2022
ORCID
2021
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
2021
University of Cape Town
2014
In September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Agenda 2030, which comprises a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by 169 targets. 'Ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all 2030' is seventh goal (SDG7). While refers more than electricity, latter central focus this work. According World Bank's 2015 Global Tracking Framework, roughly 15% world's population (or 1.1 billion people) lack many rely on poor quality electricity...
Abstract Energy modelling is the process of using mathematical models to develop abstractions and then seek insights into future energy systems. It can be an abstract academic activity. Or, it insert threads that influence our development. We argue therefore, provides policy support (EMoPS) should not only grounded in rigorous analytics, but also good governance principles. As, together with other actions, accountable. Almost all aspects society much its impact on environment are influenced...
Notwithstanding current heavy dependence on gas-fired electricity generation in the Eastern African Power Pool (EAPP), hydropower is expected to play an essential role improving access region. Expansion planning of infrastructure critical support investment and maintaining balanced consumer prices. Variations water availability due a changing climate could leave hydro stranded or result underutilization available resources. In this study, we develop framework consisting long-term models for...
As current production and consumption patterns exceed planetary boundaries, many leaders have stressed the need to adopt green economic stimulus policies in aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic. This paper provides an integrated multi-stakeholder framework design recovery strategy aligned with climate stabilisation objectives. We first employ quantitative energy models, then a multi-criteria decision process which we engage social actors from government, enterprises civil society. case study,...
Population growth, urbanization and economic development drive the use of resources. Securing access to essential services such as energy, water, food, while achieving sustainable development, require that policy planning processes follow an integrated approach. The 'Climate-, Land-, Energy- Water-systems' (CLEWs) framework assists exploration interactions between (and within) CLEW systems via quantitative means. approach was first introduced by International Atomic Energy Agency conduct...
Energy system modeling can be used to develop internally-consistent quantified scenarios. These provide key insights needed mobilise finance, understand market development, infrastructure deployment and the associated role of institutions, generally support improved policymaking. However, access data is often a barrier starting energy modeling, especially in developing countries, thereby causing delays decision making. Therefore, this article provides that create simple zero-order model for...
Developing nations encounter significant challenges in accessing the necessary finance to meet climate goals. The emerging ‘Data-to-Deal’ approach is a collaborative effort by 60 specialists, which aims address this providing flexible framework of options, tailored individual country circumstances, aiming enhance core functions and capabilities; it serves as basis for concrete action, informing capacity building, technical assistance, research. This paper argues mainstreaming holistic...
With less than 3% of agricultural cropland under irrigation, subsistence farmers in Uganda are dependent on seasonal precipitation for crop production. The majority crops grown the country—especially staple food like Matooke (Plantains)—are sensitive to availability water throughout their growing period and hence vulnerable climatic impacts. In response these challenges, Government has developed an ambitious irrigation master plan. However, energy implications implementing plan have not been...
Decarbonisation of the global economy is necessary to achieve climate targets set by Paris Agreement at COP21. Significant investments are required in low-carbon technologies on supply and demand side energy systems; scale these may pose challenges national economies. In this paper, an forecast model, a cost-optimisation model input-output combined conduct economy-wide assessment policy pathways for transition Cyprus. The results study indicate that scenario with additional efficiency...
Energy policy and investment are commonly informed by a small number of scenarios, modelled with proprietary models closed data-sets. It limits what levels insight that can be derived from it. This paper overcomes these critical concerns exploring large scenarios an open-data open-source model to address regional mitigation policy. Focusing on South America, we translate ensemble long-term electricity supply into insights use post-processing methods present systematic mapping solution...
Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) are important tools to analyse cross-sectoral interdependencies and the use of global resources. Most current highly detailed require expert knowledge proprietary software generate scenarios their insights. In this paper, complementary Global Least-cost User-friendly CLEWs Open-Source Exploratory (GLUCOSE) model is presented as a highly-aggregated IAM, open accessible from source solver using OSeMOSYS tool framework. The enables exploration policy measures...
Abstract Energy system modelling can be used to develop internally consistent quantified scenarios. These provide key insights needed mobilise finance, understand market development, infrastructure deployment, the associated role of institutions, and generally support improved policymaking. However, access data is often a barrier starting energy modelling, especially in developing countries, thereby causing delays decision making. Therefore, this article provides that create simple...
This paper considers hypothetical options for the transformation of Bolivian power generation system to one that emits less carbon dioxide. Specifically, it evaluates influence weighted average cost capital (WACC) on marginal abatement curves (MACC) when applying taxation sector. The study is illustrated with a bottom-up least-cost optimization model. Projections key parameters shape MACCs and underlying technology configurations. These are reported. Results from our (and set assumptions...
In the coming decades, demand for electricity will increase considerably on African continent. Investment in power generation, transmission and distribution is necessary to meet this demand. paper a cost-optimization tool used assess investment opportunities under varying scenarios of GDP growth, trade CO2 taxation. Business as usual fuel price outlooks are assumed, related assumptions relatively conservative. The goal find if there economic indications that renewable energy might play...
Decarbonisation of national economies to mitigate climate change requires transformation the entire energy system. Investments in renewable technologies electricity supply system are increasing, but substantial effort is called for other sectors, such as transport. While European Union member states have submitted their integrated National Energy and Climate Plans, this paper focuses on partial electrification transport sector a measure reduce carbon dioxide emissions isolated grid Cyprus...
Hydropower is a key energy source for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7. Meanwhile, the effects of hydropower development and operation are complex, potentially tension on transboundary rivers. This paper aims at exploring solutions that consider both water to motivate cooperation in plants (HPPs) Drina River Basin (DRB), where level among riparian countries low. OSeMOSYS was used develop multi-country model with simplified hydrological system represent cascade HPPs DRB. Results show...