Scenario Definition and consistent Parametrisation of all Models

Abstract

The project Net-Zero-2050, Cluster I of the Helmholtz Climate Initiative (HI-CAM) targets net zero CO2 emissions by the year 2050 for Germany. Here it specifically focusses on quantifying carbon emissions from the energy system via an integrative scenario modeling project P1.2 Energy Scenario Quantification. Our approach advances and combines models and methods for integrated scenario analyses with the focus on net zero emissions pathways. This integrates the overall assessment of possible technical options, their contributions to GHG mitigation, and their systemic interactions with a combination of different quantita-tive and qualitative assessment criteria. This first deliverable provides therefore an overview of methods and approaches applied within the P1.2 project on quantitative scenario analysis.