Complex Systems Analysis

Larger than the sum of its parts, complex systems analysis integrates all aspects of our analysis capabilities to develop future energy system scenarios and analyze aspects of cost, operability, and sustainability.

Illustration with four boxes of vertical text reading High Renewable Generation, Electric System Flexibility and Storage, Impacts on Conventional Generators, Transmission Infrastructure. A Power Plant drawing is above the text boxes. Solar Arrays drawing is connected to High Renewable Generation. A downtown city drawing is connected to Electric System Flexibility and Storage. An Industry plant drawing and a house with the label Monitor Energy Use is connected to Transmission Infrastructure. A Geothermal Power Plant drawing and a Rooftop PV drawing is connect to Electric System Flexibility and Storage. A Wind Farm drawing is connected to Transmission Infrastructure and Electric System Flexibility and Storage. An Ultra High Efficiency Building drawing, an Energy Storage drawing and a Plug-in Car drawing is connected to Transmission Infrastructure.

Electric Sector Integration

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Transportation Energy Futures

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Electrification Futures