An integrated energy simulation model of the Federal Republic of Germany as a decision aid for analyzing and planning the energy system

摘要

As a decision aid for planning the national energy system the Programme Group of Systems Analysis and Technological Development (STE) of the Nuclear Research Centre (KFA) at Julich (Federal Republic of Germany) has developed a simulation model which integrates macroeconomic, energy demand and supply as well as environmental modules.

The structures of these four parts of the model, which are interlinked with each other, are explained in detail and the capabilities of that system for reasonable long-range planning are demonstrated by some results for alternative energy supply and conservation strategies under different economic growth rate assumptions.