Olivier Bahn
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This study assesses the contribution of various forest-based bioenergy technologies when transitioning to a low carbon economy. A detailed modeling of differ...
BibTeX referenceRobust integration of electric vehicles charging load in smart grids capacity expansion planning
Battery charging of electric vehicles (EVs) needs to be properly coordinated by electricity producers to maintain the network reliability. In this paper, we ...
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Generation expansion planning (GEP) is a classical problem that determines an optimal investment plan for existing and future electricity generation technolo...
BibTeX referenceAn oligopoly game of CDR strategy deployment in a steady-state net-zero emission climate regime
In this paper, we propose a simple oligopoly game model to represent the interactions between coalitions of countries in deploying Carbon Dioxide Removal ...
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This paper proposes a detailed analysis of the evolution of Canadian energy systems under some selected EMF (Energy Modeling Forum) 34 scenarios. Our analysi...
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Mathematical models of energy-economy-environmental systems (E3) provide a rational framework for exploring the effects of energy and climate policies and su...
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The introduction of renewable energy sources (RES) changes the shape of an electricity system's supply curve. In a perfectly competitive market, this causes ...
BibTeX referenceThe contribution of mathematical models to climate policy design: A researcher's perspective
Energy and the environment are closely interconnected. In particular, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions are major contributors to climate change. To an...
BibTeX referenceThe role of bioenergy in low-carbon energy transition scenarios: A case study for Quebec (Canada)
The Canadian province of Quebec has set for 2030 a greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction target of 37.5% below 1990 levels. Meeting such a reduction targ...
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Signatories of the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) are exploring avenues to drastically abate their ...
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Canada was a proactive participant in developing the Paris Accord (COP 21; December, 2015), and committed to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30%...
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Climate change is one of the greatest environmental challenges facing our planet in the foreseeable future, yet, despite international environmental agreemen...
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The main objective of this paper is to explore deep decarbonization pathways for the Canadian energy sector that would allow Canada to participate in global ...
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This paper deals with a family of dynamic game models that represent schematically the interaction between groups of countries in achieving the necessary lim...
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The integration of biorefinery processes into existing pulp and paper mills has been identified as a promising avenue to maintain mills activities. It could ...
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In this paper, we study how uncertainties weighing on the climate system impact the optimal technological pathways the world energy system should take to com...
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We use a newly developed model of the entire Canadian energy system (TIMES-Canada) to assess the climate change mitigation potential of different agri-food c...
BibTeX referenceComputing \(\alpha\)-robust equilibria in two integrated assessment models for climate change
In this paper we show how to robustify the computation of equilibria in two integrated assessment models for climate change. Both models deal with the optima...
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Oil industry plays currently a major role in the Canadian economy. In the future, further developments of the oil sector will be affected by the ability to t...
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In this paper, we propose a differential game model with a coupled constraint to represent the possible effects of climate agreements between industrialized,...
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We investigate geoengineering as a possible substitute for mitigation and adaptation measures to reduce damages from climate change. With the help of an inte...
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It is increasingly important to provide the relevant data for strategic decisions related to oil production and the marketing of oil products. We propose the...
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In terms of energy resources, Canada is an important player on the world scene. However, the energy systems of the Canadian provinces and territories are muc...
BibTeX referenceCanadian Energy and Climate Policies: A SWOT Analysis in Search for Federal/Provincial Coherence
This paper presents an analysis of Canadian energy and climate policies in terms of the coherence between federal and provincial/territorial strategies. Afte...
BibTeX referenceElectrification of the Canadian Road Transportation Sector: A 2050 Outlook with TIMES-Canada
We use a newly developed bottom-up model of the entire Canadian energy system (TIMES-Canada) to assess potentials for electrification of the road transport s...
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Organizational behavior and stakeholder processes continually influence energy strategy choices and decisions. Although theoretical optimizations can provide...
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Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing our planet in the foreseeable future and despite the urgency of the situation global GHG emissions ...
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This paper deals with an application of dynamic games for the design of efficient climate policies involving both adaptation and mitigation elements. More pr...
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Paleoclimate evidence and climate models indicate that certain elements of the climate system may exhibit thresholds, with small changes in greenhouse gas em...
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Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing our planet in the foreseeable future and despite the urgency of the situation global GHG emissions ...
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This chapter deals with an application of stochastic control or stochastic game methods to the design of optimal timing of climate policies. In the first par...
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This paper deals with the design of equilibrium solutions with coupled constraints in dynamic games of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission abatement. Self-enforcin...
BibTeX referenceStability of International Environmental Agreements: An Illustration with Asymmetrical Countries
In this paper we use a dynamic model to analyze the composition and stability of international environmental agreements (IEAs) in an asymmetrical framework. ...
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A stochastic control model is proposed as a paradigm for the design of optimal timing of greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions abatement. The resolution of unce...
BibTeX referenceAffectation de la force de vente d'une société de communication : Un outil d'aide à la décision
Dans cet article, nous présentons une application de la modélisation mathématique et de l'optimisation comme outils d'aide à la décision pour le gestionnair...
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We modify a model of climate and economy to address the effects of the reduction in atmospheric pollutants which occurs as a result of climate change mitiga...
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In this paper, we study optimal economic growth programs coupled with climate change dynamics. The study is based on models derived from MERGE, a well estab...
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We modify an existing model of climate and economy to address the effect of uncer- tain, threshold events on the choice of optimal emissions control policy....
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The Atlantic thermohaline circulation (THC) is an important component in the climate system because it strongly influences conditions in the North Atlantic ...
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This paper presents an overview of the modeling approaches that are used to represent, understand and control the interactions between the economy of a regio...
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The stochastic linear programming problem with recourse has a dual block angular structure. It can thus be handled by Benders decomposition or by Kelley's m...
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This paper deals with the implementation of the interior point cutting plane algorithm of Goffin-Haurie-Vial, with a special application to the solution of ...
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