Modelling is a prerequisite for consistent energy projections and for answering questions on the effects of policies. The modelling contract comprises scenarios on current trends and policies (‘baseline’) and scenarios and variants, reflecting alternative policies (e.g., on RES, energy efficiency, nuclear, etc.) or framework conditions (energy import prices, macroeconomic developments). Given the long lifetime of energy investment and the long-term impacts of energy use the time horizon for the modelling should be at least up to 2050 with a capacity to extend modelling up to 2070. The framework contract, with duration of 4 years, defines the types of modelling services and their conditions for delivery without details on the content. In order to ensure better communication with country energy experts, the modelling should be undertaken country by country. This ensures also a regional disaggregation of all results at EU level and for neighbouring regions, notably the Energy Community.

Framework service contract regarding long-range energy.