Projects
E4SMA is a strongly positioned consultancy company. We have been offering our services since 2010 and have a comprehensive portfolio.
E4SMA specializes in analysis and technical advice on decarbonization of energy systems, supporting strategic energy planning. We provide services on national, international, and local levels to companies, institutions, and Government Agencies.
Our global reach extends from Europe to Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Developing the TIMES-Saudi Arabia
A private client has contracted us, and we are developing the TIMES-Saudi Arabia. It’s a customized TIMES energy systems model. The model covers one region and six sectors: Upstream, power generation, transportation, industry, commercial, and residential. Moreover,...
Challenges to Vietnam’s Energy Transition
We have delivered an assessment to identify challenges to Vietnam's energy transition to net-zero emissions. The title is Diagnostic Study on Net-Zero for The Energy Sector in Vietnam. We looked at technical, social, and policy challenges and developed a practical...
Research projects and supervision
As leading experts on strategic energy planning, energy systems analysis, and energy systems modelling, E4SMA is partnering in major, innovative research projects. We are also active members of expert networks. Additionally, E4SMA regularly provides supervision to...
Modelling mitigation policies in Mexico
E4SMA provides technical support to the National Institute of Ecology and Climate Change (INECC). We are developing a new customized TIMES-Mexico model, allowing for modelling mitigation policies in Mexico. The model will cover the full energy system, including power,...
Analyses of future electricity markets
E4SMA has supported the strategic planning of the Italian multinational company Enel for several years. We have developed customized energy systems models allowing for analyses of future electricity markets. The models have also enabled Enel to identify pathways to...
BHP Global Energy Model
E4SMA is providing technical support to the multinational company BHP. We have designed, built, and handed over a customized energy systems model, the BHP Global Energy Model. The model supports strategic energy planning. It enables BHP to analyze the possible, future...
TIMES-GEO multi-regional global model
E4SMA has been participating in the major innovation project, CHIMERA. We have developed the TIMES-GEO multi-regional global model and supported the development of the TIMES-IRELAND model. Both models are open-source models. The TIMES-GEO model combines an energy...
Steps to build the TIMES-Pakistan model
We conducted a workshop on energy modelling for energy planning experts in Pakistan. The workshop consisted of six days with sessions of four hours and focused on using the energy systems model TIMES. We concluded with a session on the first steps to build the...
Training courses on VEDA-TIMES
Since 2007, we have conducted training courses regularly on the energy system optimization model VEDA-TIMES. The training courses on VEDA-TIMES are tailored according to the actual needs. They span from two-day long to three-week long courses. We teach on all levels...
Evolution of the Italian energy system
We produced a report analyzing a scenario of the evolution of the Italian energy system 2019-2050. The scenario was developed in alignment with Proxigas’ vision of expected transformations and investments as the national and European energy and climate policies are...
Partnering in the DIAMOND project
E4SMA is partnering in the DIAMOND Project. The project is an ambitious EU project. The objective is to contribute to developing the next generation of integrated assessment models (IAMs). Six models will be upgraded to have fully open access. The models will be...
Supporting the Vietnamese authorities
The aim of the Energy Outlook Report 2023 is supporting the Vietnamese authorities in planning for the most cost-efficient and affordable pathways to reach net-zero emissions in 2050. To this end, we are implementing fundamental and comprehensive improvements to an...
Italy Report for the REPowerEU project
E4SMA contributed to the production of the Country Report Italy for the REPowerEU Project. The Country Report Italy lists reforms and investments recommended by the relevant Italian Ministries in the context of the REPowerEU initiative. The aim is to accelerate the...
Workshops on energy modelling for GIZ
We held two sessions of workshops on energy modelling for GIZ Headquarters staff. The workshops focused on the use of energy models and how these can support GIZ experts in energy planning. Based on the workshop and our experience, we produced an Energy Planning and...
Decarbonizing the Vietnamese transport sector
Decarbonizing the Vietnamese transport sector is crucial to reaching the climate target of net zero emissions by 2050. To this end, we are providing technical support and advice to the Ministry of Transport (MOT). In a final report, we will list comments,...