Feasibility Study for TIMES Model Generator Migration from GAMS to Julia
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The document outlines a research proposal for a feasibility study on migrating the TIMES model generator from GAMS to Julia, led by Dr. James Glynn and colleagues. It includes project objectives, budget details (€45,500), and a timeline with various tasks and deliverables expected by June 2025. The project aims to enhance accessibility and collaboration within the energy modeling community through the use of an open-source platform.
Feasibility Study for TIMES Model Generator Migration from GAMS to Julia
- 1. Research Proposal Call: Feasibility Study for TIMES Model Generator Migration from GAMS to Julia Dr James Glynn (ESMA Ltd.) Dr Olexandr Balyk (Facilitate Energy), Dr Siddharth Krishna 2024.10.25 - IEA-ETSAP Workshop | ASTAR, Singapore. james@esma.ie | Energy Systems Modelling Analytics Limited | esma ltd.
- 2. Project Description 2 • Context • Literature review and context • Computational Performance • Migration Risks • Cost Analysis • Community Acceptance • Deliverables - A comprehensive report detailing the feasibility of the migration, addressing all aforementioned dimensions. - A meticulously crafted workplan and budget estimation for the TIMES-Julia software development, contingent on the feasibility study's positive outcome. james@esma.ie | Energy Systems Modelling Analytics Limited | esma ltd.
- 3. Tasks & Schedule 3 james@esma.ie | Energy Systems Modelling Analytics Limited | esma ltd. Task Task Owner Budget Deliverable Actual Start date Actual End date Coordination of project James Glynn €3,000 report 20/10/2024 30/06/2025 TIMES 2 JuMP Sample Code Implementation ob@facilitate.energy €12,000 report 01/11/2024 31/12/2024 Literature Review James Glynn €8,000 report 06/01/2025 14/01/2025 Breakthrough Energy Benchmark Project Community Review James Glynn €2,000 report 20/01/2025 22/01/2025 Expert Programming support siddharth.krishna@nyu. edu €2,500 report 04/11/2024 09/11/2024 Expert Independent Peer Reviewer (Expert reviewer to be sought out) James Glynn €2,000 report 03/03/2025 05/03/2025 Benchmarking tests against other Open Energy Model Codes ob@facilitate.energy €4,000 report 16/12/2024 20/12/2024 Future work plan and budget estimation for full TIME 2 JuMP translation James Glynn €3,000 Plan & Budget 10/03/2025 14/03/2025 JuMP Expert Code Review €3,000 report 20/01/2025 23/01/2025 GAMS Expert Code Review €3,000 report 20/01/2025 23/01/2025 GAMS Logical Optimal structures review €3,000 report 27/01/2025 30/01/2025
- 4. Schedule & Deadline 4 james@esma.ie | Energy Systems Modelling Analytics Limited | esma ltd.
- 5. Selection Criteria 5 • Is innovative (max 250 words): - This proposal is innovative as it explores the cutting-edge potential of transitioning a complex energy modeling tool to a modern, open-source language. This could democratize access to TIMES to those modelers with smaller research budgets than the current user base, fostering wider research and collaboration. • Will be of benefit to project partners (max 250 words): - Project partners will gain valuable insights into the feasibility of the migration, aiding strategic decision-making. Active participation will enhance their expertise in Julia and open-source modeling tools. • Will be of benefit to the ETSAP community (max 250 words): - The ETSAP community will benefit from increased accessibility to TIMES, broader collaboration opportunities, and potential cost savings. The project aligns with ETSAP's goals of promoting open-source tools and expanding the user base. james@esma.ie | Energy Systems Modelling Analytics Limited | esma ltd.
- 6. Project Description 6 • Is relevant to the Annex XV topics (max 250 words): - This proposal directly addresses Annex XV's focus on advancing energy modeling tools and methodologies. It aligns with the program's objectives of enhancing accessibility, affordability, and collaborative potential within the modeling community. • Is cost-effective (max 250 words): - The proposed budget is cost-effective, considering the potential long-term benefits of transitioning to a free and open-source platform. The feasibility study will provide a clear cost-benefit analysis, guiding future investment decisions. • Budget €45,500 • Deadline June 2025 • Deliverables - A comprehensive report detailing the feasibility of the migration, addressing all aforementioned dimensions. - A meticulously crafted workplan and budget estimation for the TIMES-Julia software development, contingent on the feasibility study's positive outcome. james@esma.ie | Energy Systems Modelling Analytics Limited | esma ltd.
- 7. Project Team 7 james@esma.ie | Energy Systems Modelling Analytics Limited | esma ltd.
- 8. Thank you Email: james@esma.ie LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jamesglynn/ Github github.com/jamesglynn Twitter: x.com/james_glynn 8 Dr Siddharth Krishna Dr Olexandr Balyk (Facilitate Energy) Dr James Glynn (ESMA Ltd.) james@esma.ie | Energy Systems Modelling Analytics Limited | esma ltd.