EnergyPLAN & EPLANopt Research Project for Saudi Electricity System
Budget / Salary$750–1,500
TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
Posted1 hour ago
I am preparing a research study on renewable energy integration in the Saudi electricity system towards net-zero emissions by 2060. The research proposal is built upon the EnergyPLAN simulation platform and the EPLANopt optimization framework. The objective of the study is to identify cost-effective, environmentally sustainable electricity pathways through comprehensive energy system modeling, focusing primarily on:
- Solar PV
- Wind Power
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Flexible Gas Generation
**Scope of Work**
Phase 1: **EnergyPLAN Model Development**
- Build and validate a Saudi electricity system model using historical data.
- Configure input parameters for capacities, demand, renewables, and storage technologies.
Phase 2: **Scenario Development**
- Develop scenarios for:
- S0: Historical Baseline
- S1: Policy-Oriented Reference Scenario
- S2: High Solar Scenario
- S3: Solar-Wind-Storage Scenario
- S4: Net-Zero 2060 Scenario
- Perform simulations with emphasis on CO₂ reductions and renewable integration.
Phase 3: **Optimization (EPLANopt Framework)**
- Apply multi-objective optimization techniques (e.g., NSGA-II/DEAP).
- Generate Pareto-optimal solutions considering cost-efficiency, emissions reductions, and maximum renewable penetration.
Phase 4: **Data Processing & Visualization**
- Utilize Python for automating scenarios, extracting results, conducting statistical analyses, and producing publication-quality visuals.
Phase 5: **Final Deliverables**
The freelancer will provide:
1. Fully functional EnergyPLAN model files.
2. Documented Python scripts used in scenario simulation and optimization.
3. Analysis results and high-quality visualizations suitable for academic publications.
4. A professional final technical report highlighting methodologies, assumptions, results, and interpretations.
**Preferred Expertise:**
- Proven experience with EnergyPLAN and EPLANopt frameworks.
- Advanced skills in energy system modeling and renewable energy studies.
- Strong knowledge of Python-based data analysis tools.
- Experience in GCC or similar power systems is a plus.
- Solar PV
- Wind Power
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Flexible Gas Generation
**Scope of Work**
Phase 1: **EnergyPLAN Model Development**
- Build and validate a Saudi electricity system model using historical data.
- Configure input parameters for capacities, demand, renewables, and storage technologies.
Phase 2: **Scenario Development**
- Develop scenarios for:
- S0: Historical Baseline
- S1: Policy-Oriented Reference Scenario
- S2: High Solar Scenario
- S3: Solar-Wind-Storage Scenario
- S4: Net-Zero 2060 Scenario
- Perform simulations with emphasis on CO₂ reductions and renewable integration.
Phase 3: **Optimization (EPLANopt Framework)**
- Apply multi-objective optimization techniques (e.g., NSGA-II/DEAP).
- Generate Pareto-optimal solutions considering cost-efficiency, emissions reductions, and maximum renewable penetration.
Phase 4: **Data Processing & Visualization**
- Utilize Python for automating scenarios, extracting results, conducting statistical analyses, and producing publication-quality visuals.
Phase 5: **Final Deliverables**
The freelancer will provide:
1. Fully functional EnergyPLAN model files.
2. Documented Python scripts used in scenario simulation and optimization.
3. Analysis results and high-quality visualizations suitable for academic publications.
4. A professional final technical report highlighting methodologies, assumptions, results, and interpretations.
**Preferred Expertise:**
- Proven experience with EnergyPLAN and EPLANopt frameworks.
- Advanced skills in energy system modeling and renewable energy studies.
- Strong knowledge of Python-based data analysis tools.
- Experience in GCC or similar power systems is a plus.
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