What role did Kalavasta play in developing the industrial data for the II3050 scenarios?
Kalavasta was responsible for validating energy data provided by industrial companies and supplementing this data to cover the complete industrial energy and raw material demand in the Netherlands. The supplementing process specifically involved combining scenario data from Regional Grid Operators with scenarios for the remaining industry to ensure comprehensive coverage. The validation process was particularly important because it required significant effort to ensure that energy data from diverse companies was complete, mutually consistent, and accurate. Industrial data often varies in format, scope, and assumptions, requiring careful harmonization to create a coherent dataset.
How did Kalavasta contribute to modeling new industries in the II3050 scenarios?
Kalavasta developed specialized scenarios for emerging industrial sectors, specifically focusing on the so called "biomass-waste-e-refineries". This includes the conversion processes of biomass, waste, hydrogen, and electricity into valuable products such as methanol and oil derivatives. This work required in-depth understanding of innovative industrial processes and their potential role in a climate-neutral future energy system. By exploring these new industrial pathways, Kalavasta helped to create a more comprehensive picture of how the industrial landscape might evolve in response to climate targets and energy transition imperatives, providing insights for infrastructure planning a across multiple timeframes.