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Plan4res

The goal of plan4res is to develop a modeling framework that allows to obtain a holistic assessment of the energy system. Having such an ambitious goal, it is required to divide the energy system in models that cover the different aspects of the energy system. This modular framework allows to

The goal of plan4res is to develop a modeling framework that allows to obtain a holistic assessment of the energy system. Having such an ambitious goal, it is required to divide the energy system in models that cover the different aspects of the energy system. This modular framework allows to make use of the most promising solving techniques and the most efficient optimization solvers, each tailored towards the needs of every single submodel. In order to guarantee a flawless workflow, it is vital to have a detailed description of the interconnections between these models. The goal of this deliverable is to give an overview of the plan4res modeling framework and describe these model interconnections.

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