Modelling result files for quantifiying the impact of hydropower representation in large-scale, highly aggregated energy system models

This repository includes summary files for the modelling results obtained with the North European Backbone Model (v3.12), intending to quantify the impacts of hydropower representation in large-scale, highly aggregated energy system models. The model covers a wide range of European bidding zones. The files list results for the setups "Observed Trends 2025 = OT2025" and "Observed Trends 2030 = OT2030". 3 scenarios have been modelled: Scenario A as benchmark and Scenarios B1 & B2 with hydropower constraints based on their historically observed operational envelope. The modelling setup and the obtained results are explained and analysed in detail in "Lost Flexibility: Hydropower Capabilities in Large-Scale, Pan-European Energy System Models" by J. Kiehle, T.J. Lindroos, J.-N. Louis and E. Pongrácz. A preprint of the manuscript is available via SSRN. Each summary file includes a "ReadMe"-sheet, explaining what is displayed in the file. Table of Contents Results_Summary Results_HydroFlex Annual Electricity Generation Lost Flexibility Results_Economic Electricity Price System Costs Revenue Results_System Electricity Transmission Utilisation of flexibility providers Emissions