The Model for Analysis of Energy Demand (MAED) evaluates future energy demand based on a set of consistent assumptions on medium to long term socioeconomic, technological and demographic developments in a country or a region.

Future energy needs are linked to the production and consumption of goods and services; technology and infrastructure innovation, lifestyle changes caused by increasing personal incomes; and mobility needs. Energy demand is computed for a host of end use activities in three main ‘demand sectors’: household, services, and industry and transport.

MAED provides a systematic framework for mapping trends and anticipating change in energy needs, particularly as these correspond to alternative scenarios for socioeconomic development.

Key questions addressed:

• How do social, economic, and technological factors affect future energy demand?

Sample data inputs:

• Energy sector data
• Scenario assumptions (socio-economic and technological)
• Substitutable energy uses
• Process efficiencies
• Hourly load characteristics

Sample quantitative outputs:

• Useful or final energy demand by sector/fuel
• Electricity demand
• Degree of electrification
• Hourly electric load
• Load duration curves

Access the Model for Analysis of Energy Demand (MAED).

Resources:

MAED computer manual

IAEA tools and methodologies for energy system planning and nuclear energy system assessments brochure.