Well-integrated planning models can help cover the whole planning spectrum - from the national level down to granular distribution at the village level. Integration of models is critical to ensure that investment plans are realistic and accurately reflect the costs that utilities face in...

The ability of pumped storage hydroelectric power (PSP) to supply large amounts of electricity at a moment’s notice provides a strong complement to the natural variability of wind and solar generation, potentially easing the integration of renewables into Vietnam’s burgeoning power system....

Integrated planning analysis can provide evidence to support decision making and consensus building about sensitive issues in the energy sector. To support analysis, an optimization model imputes costs to a range of pertinent activities (capital and operating costs of power plants, operating and...