Release of ADEME’s report “Modeling and optimizing French and European power mixes from 2020 to 2060”
Over the last 12 months, in coordination with its “ Transition(s) 2050” project in which four multi-energy carbon-neutral pathways were built for France, Artelys has set up a detailed model able to represent power generation, demand dynamics (including flexibility), and internal networks, with infra-national granularity, from 2020 to 2060. While sensitivity analyses are underway, the already available reports highlight the following findings, among others:
- The transition to energy mixes more reliant on RES-e leads to a more evenly distributed power generation system compared to today’s situation. In order to limit network reinforcements and the costs of flexibility provision, investments in generation have to be planned jointly with network developments. Notably, commissioning renewables in best-LCOE areas (disregarding network constraints) leads to higher overall costs.
- Along with the reinforcement of interconnectors and the increase of cross-border exchanges, the development of demand-side flexibility is key to ensure that the power system functions in a cost-efficient manner. Electric vehicles’ smart-charging and electrolysers’ flexible operations, notably, are crucial to adequately integrate renewables.(see demand profile before/after DSF below).
The French report is available here and the modeling assumptions are gathered in a dedicated leaflet. If you want to know more about our prospective studies, you can contact us or visit the dedicated web page.
Artelys: Our solutions for maximising the value of hydropower assets
Hydropower plays a strategic role in the energy transition thanks to its unique ability to provide flexibility, storage, and dispatchability to the electricity system. However, managing hydropower systems is becoming increasingly complex: hydrological uncertainty linked to climate change, market volatility, evolving grid needs, and aging assets all call for a rethink of decision-making methods.
Supporting Lithuania’s Energy Security: National Resource Adequacy & Flexibility Needs Assessment for Litgrid
— Artelys is proud to have delivered a National Resource Adequacy Assessment (NRAA) for Litgrid, following the ENTSO-E ERAA methodology, alongside a Flexibility Needs Assessment (FNA) based on the framework set out by ACER.
Artelys Knitro 16.0: Model Nonlinear Problems Natively, Solve Them Concurrently
Artelys is pleased to announce the release of Knitro 16.0, a major version introducing two flagship features — a native Nonlinear Modeler and a Concurrent Solver — alongside significant performance and robustness improvements for nonlinear, mixed-integer and linear optimization problems.
First Successful Auction for the New French Capacity Mechanism!
— The first auction of the new French Capacity Mechanism was successfully held on Monday, 6 July 2026. Artelys is proud to provide the market clearing algorithm used to select the accepted capacity offers.
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