MyPyPSA-Ger

The MyPyPSA-Ger energy system model was developed to analyze the German energy system with respect to achieving Germany's emissions targets by 2050 using a myopic planning approach. MyPyPSA-Ger is an energy system model that

• was implemented using a "brownfield approach", incorporating the existing power plant fleet and transmission grid in Germany as of 2020; and
• offers a high spatial and temporal resolution, with up to 256 nodes and 8,760 hourly time steps per year.

MyPyPSA-Ger enables the analysis of alternative pathways for the energy system transformation and provides quantitative insights. This makes it possible to assess, for example, the impacts of

• alternative carbon price trajectories,
• increased electrification of industry,
• increased sector coupling, and
• the development of a hydrogen economy.

The model results help decision-makers work toward a climate-neutral energy system. The development of the MyPyPSA-Ger model is ongoing to incorporate all energy demand sectors, storage technologies, flexibility options, and interconnections with neighboring countries.