Developing MESSAGEix models

Developing a valid, scientific MESSAGEix model requires careful use of the framework features. This section provides guidelines for how to make some common model design choices.

• Efficiency - output- vs. input defined technologies
  • Example 1 - Power plants
  • Example 2 - Refineries
  • Example 3 - Combined power- and heat plants
• Debugging and data validation
  • Pre-processing data validation
  • Identification of infeasibilities
• Postprocessing and reporting
  • Terminology
  • Basic usage
  • Customization
  • Reporters
  • Computations
    • Computations from ixmp
  • Configuration
  • Utilities

Model-building tools

• Add model years to an existing Scenario