Energy Systems Management

  1. System Analysis and Optimization
    1. Energy System Modeling
      1. Modeling Approaches
        1. Bottom-Up Models
          1. Technology-Rich Models
            1. Engineering-Economic Models
              1. Optimization Models
              2. Top-Down Models
                1. Macroeconomic Models
                  1. Econometric Models
                    1. Computable General Equilibrium Models
                    2. Hybrid Models
                      1. Integrated Assessment Models
                        1. Soft-Linking Approaches
                          1. Hard-Linking Approaches
                        2. Optimization Techniques
                          1. Linear Programming
                            1. Simplex Method
                              1. Interior Point Methods
                                1. Sensitivity Analysis
                                2. Mixed-Integer Programming
                                  1. Branch and Bound
                                    1. Cutting Planes
                                      1. Heuristic Methods
                                      2. Stochastic Optimization
                                        1. Scenario-Based Approaches
                                          1. Robust Optimization
                                            1. Chance-Constrained Programming
                                            2. Multi-Objective Optimization
                                              1. Pareto Optimality
                                                1. Weighted Sum Method
                                                  1. Evolutionary Algorithms
                                                2. Simulation Methods
                                                  1. Monte Carlo Simulation
                                                    1. Random Sampling
                                                      1. Variance Reduction
                                                        1. Convergence Analysis
                                                        2. Agent-Based Modeling
                                                          1. Agent Design
                                                            1. Interaction Rules
                                                              1. Emergent Behavior
                                                              2. System Dynamics
                                                                1. Stock and Flow Models
                                                                  1. Feedback Loops
                                                                    1. Policy Testing
                                                                2. Data Analytics in Energy Systems
                                                                  1. Data Sources and Collection
                                                                    1. SCADA Systems
                                                                      1. Real-Time Data
                                                                        1. Historical Data
                                                                          1. Data Quality Issues
                                                                          2. Smart Meter Data
                                                                            1. High-Resolution Consumption Data
                                                                              1. Demand Profiling
                                                                                1. Privacy Considerations
                                                                                2. Weather Data
                                                                                  1. Meteorological Measurements
                                                                                    1. Satellite Data
                                                                                      1. Climate Projections
                                                                                      2. Market Data
                                                                                        1. Price Data
                                                                                          1. Trading Data
                                                                                            1. Financial Data
                                                                                          2. Forecasting Methods
                                                                                            1. Load Forecasting
                                                                                              1. Short-Term Forecasting
                                                                                                1. Medium-Term Forecasting
                                                                                                  1. Long-Term Forecasting
                                                                                                  2. Renewable Generation Forecasting
                                                                                                    1. Solar Forecasting
                                                                                                      1. Wind Forecasting
                                                                                                        1. Hydro Forecasting
                                                                                                        2. Price Forecasting
                                                                                                          1. Fundamental Analysis
                                                                                                            1. Technical Analysis
                                                                                                              1. Machine Learning Methods
                                                                                                            2. Machine Learning Applications
                                                                                                              1. Supervised Learning
                                                                                                                1. Regression Methods
                                                                                                                  1. Classification Methods
                                                                                                                    1. Time Series Analysis
                                                                                                                    2. Unsupervised Learning
                                                                                                                      1. Clustering Methods
                                                                                                                        1. Dimensionality Reduction
                                                                                                                          1. Anomaly Detection
                                                                                                                          2. Reinforcement Learning
                                                                                                                            1. Control Applications
                                                                                                                              1. Trading Strategies
                                                                                                                                1. Resource Allocation
                                                                                                                            2. System Planning and Decision Analysis
                                                                                                                              1. Integrated Resource Planning
                                                                                                                                1. Planning Process
                                                                                                                                  1. Stakeholder Engagement
                                                                                                                                    1. Needs Assessment
                                                                                                                                      1. Resource Evaluation
                                                                                                                                      2. Scenario Development
                                                                                                                                        1. Demand Scenarios
                                                                                                                                          1. Supply Scenarios
                                                                                                                                            1. Policy Scenarios
                                                                                                                                            2. Portfolio Analysis
                                                                                                                                              1. Risk Assessment
                                                                                                                                                1. Cost-Benefit Analysis
                                                                                                                                                  1. Sensitivity Analysis
                                                                                                                                                2. Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis
                                                                                                                                                  1. Criteria Identification
                                                                                                                                                    1. Technical Criteria
                                                                                                                                                      1. Economic Criteria
                                                                                                                                                        1. Environmental Criteria
                                                                                                                                                          1. Social Criteria
                                                                                                                                                          2. Weighting Methods
                                                                                                                                                            1. Expert Judgment
                                                                                                                                                              1. Stakeholder Preferences
                                                                                                                                                                1. Analytical Hierarchy Process
                                                                                                                                                                2. Scoring and Ranking
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Scoring Functions
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Aggregation Methods
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Sensitivity Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                    2. Uncertainty Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Sources of Uncertainty
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Parameter Uncertainty
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Model Uncertainty
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Scenario Uncertainty
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Uncertainty Quantification
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Probability Distributions
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Confidence Intervals
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Sensitivity Indices
                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Decision Under Uncertainty
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Expected Value Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Robust Decision Making
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Real Options Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Life Cycle Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. LCA Methodology
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Goal and Scope Definition
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Functional Unit
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. System Boundaries
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Impact Categories
                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Inventory Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Data Collection
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Allocation Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Data Quality Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Impact Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Characterization Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Normalization and Weighting
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Uncertainty Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Interpretation
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Significance Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Completeness Check
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Sensitivity Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Energy System LCA Applications
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Technology Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Renewable Energy Technologies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Conventional Technologies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Storage Technologies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. System-Level Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Grid Mix Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Scenario Comparison
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Policy Evaluation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Comparative Studies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Technology Comparison
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Pathway Comparison
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Regional Comparison