Linear program (LP) models for energy system optimization can be made significantly more computationally efficient without sacrificing accuracy by leveraging graph theory to simplify the model structure and reduce the number of variables and constraints.
Integrating grid-scale electricity storage in Nigeria's electricity grid is crucial for achieving a sustainable and efficient electricity system by 2050, enabling increased renewable energy integration and reduced CO2 emissions, despite a slight increase in total annual cost.
This paper introduces a novel mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) model for integrated unit commitment and long-term investment planning in multi-energy systems, demonstrating its effectiveness in a case study on Berlin's district heating network to identify cost-effective decarbonization pathways.