This document discusses the demonstration of RES visualisation software that can visualize entire or parts of reference energy systems (RES) models to help with debugging and stakeholder engagement. The software was initially created for ANSWER-MARKAL in 2011 and has since been developed for VEDA-TIMES models with ETSAP funding. The beta version is being demonstrated today and feedback is welcomed to further develop the tool for the ETSAP community by the end of 2016.

1. Demonstrating RES visualisation
software
Paul Dodds
UCL Energy Institute, University College London

2. What is the point?
• Reference energy systems are generally complicated
• Could we visualise the entire RES?
• Could we visualise parts of the RES for debugging?
• Would a visualisation be a useful tool for
demonstrating the model to stakeholders – showing
actual models rather than

3. History
• Visualisation tool created for ANSWER-MARKAL
in 2011
• Similar tool demonstrated for VEDA-TIMES, but
only worked with a single region of TIAM-UCL
• ETSAP funding at the Paris meeting to develop a
more robust tool for VEDA-TIMES models for
the community

4. Timeline
• Beta version demonstration today, released
shortly
• Open invitation to the ETSAP community to try
the tool and send feedback
• Limited scope to add new features, but requests
welcome
• Final version due by end-2016.
• It’s free!!!!

5. How does it work?
Extract RES from VEDA model
Import spreadsheets into yEd
Spreadsheets
Format RES as required

6. Next steps
• Experiment with vintage aggregation feature
(aggregate processes with the same stem and
same inputs/outputs)
• Experiment with process aggregation feature
(aggregate processes with the same first few
letters and same inputs/outputs)
• Group nodes for sectors (would need to
dynamically rename sectors)
• Bug fixes

7. Thank you for listening
Now give it a go!!
Paul Dodds (p.dodds@ucl.ac.uk)