Evaluating tools for integrating district cooling models into wider energy systems
地域冷房モデルを広範なエネルギーシステムに統合するためのツールの評価 (AI 翻訳)
Anas Algarei, Andrew Lyden
🤖 gxceed AI 要約
日本語
本論文は、地域冷房システムのモデリングツールとエネルギーシステム全体のモデルとの統合に関するギャップを特定するため、106のツールをレビューし、14のツールを詳細評価した。その結果、多くのエネルギーシステムモデルは地域冷房を過度に単純化し、地域冷房専用ツールはシステム横断的な相互作用を捉えられないことが判明。今後の研究では、モジュール型マルチスケールモデリングフレームワークの開発が提唱されている。
English
This paper conducts a systematic review of 106 district cooling and energy system modeling tools, evaluating 14 in detail. It finds that most energy system models oversimplify district cooling, while dedicated district cooling tools lack cross-sectoral integration capabilities. The authors call for modular multi-scale modeling frameworks combining thermodynamic accuracy with system-level optimization.
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📝 gxceed 編集解説 — Why this matters
日本のGX文脈において
日本では、都市部の冷房需要増加に伴い、地域冷房システムの効率的な計画が重要になっている。本論文は、ツールのギャップを明らかにし、エネルギーシステム全体と冷房モデルの統合に向けた開発の方向性を示しており、日本のGX政策における地域エネルギー計画に示唆を与える。
In the global GX context
As global cooling demand rises, district cooling is key for energy transition. This paper provides a critical assessment of modeling tools, highlighting a gap that hinders integrated energy planning. It offers guidance for tool developers and policymakers aiming to align district cooling with broader decarbonization strategies.
👥 読者別の含意
🔬研究者:For researchers in energy systems modeling, this paper identifies specific gaps and future directions for integrating district cooling into wider energy models.
🏢実務担当者:Practitioners in urban energy planning can use the evaluation criteria to choose appropriate tools for district cooling projects.
🏛政策担当者:Policymakers should note the need for integrated modeling capabilities to effectively plan district cooling as part of national energy transition.
📄 Abstract（原文）
As global cooling demand continues to rise due to urbanization and climate change, the effective planning and optimization of district cooling systems becomes increasingly important for achieving energy transition goals. Despite this growing importance, there is a lack of comparative research evaluating the suitability of existing modeling tools for district cooling systems and their integration with broader energy systems. This paper proposes that a gap exists between tools excelling in detailed thermodynamic modeling and those capable of representing system-wide energy interactions, limiting holistic district cooling planning. To investigate this, a systematic review was conducted, surveying 106 district cooling and energy systems modeling tools and selecting 14 based on their public availability and capabilities for both district cooling and energy system modeling, which were then evaluated against a defined set of criteria. The evaluation confirms that most energy system models provide oversimplified representations of district cooling, while specialized district cooling systems tools lack capabilities for capturing cross-sectoral energy interactions and system-level optimization. To address this, future research and tool development should focus on creating modular multi-scale modeling frameworks that maintain thermodynamic accuracy and support system-level optimization through co-simulation methods or reduced-order models • Rising global cooling demand signifies district cooling and its modeling need. • 106 energy and cooling tools scoped; 14 evaluated further for integration potential. • Most district cooling tools do not extend to broader energy system. • Most energy system tools are unable to model detailed thermodynamic district cooling. • Varying integration levels show need for modular, multi-scale, technoeconomic tools.
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- openalex https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2026.121467first seen 2026-05-15 16:51:03
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