About the Software
Introducing DECO2, an energy planning tool that supports your decarbonisation journey
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Climate change is a dire threat to the health and prosperity of the planet and humanity. Evidence shows the significant impacts of anthropogenic activities on global warming, and thus global cooperation to mitigate such effects is essential. Every year, the COP (Conference of the Parties) summit is held to achieve the goal set by the Paris Agreement, urging the international community to reduce the carbon footprint for the sake of current and future generations.
Developed countries are accountable for a huge portion of global greenhouse gas emissions, but recently there have been dramatic rises in emissions from less developed countries.
In particular, the carbon footprint from the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries continues to grow with rapid industrialisation and economic growth. Yet they are the most vulnerable countries affected by climate change. Considering the massive economic and societal impact of climate change, these countries must make transitions to a low-carbon economy.
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To achieve such transitions, strategic planning is essential. The plan should integrate the amount of current emissions, reduction targets, and viability of carbon-negative technologies. DECO2 (DECarbonation Options Optimisation) has been developed to support such planning processes in the ASEAN region to reach ambitious emissions targets. Based on rigorous mathematical optimisation models, this open-source energy planning software has Microsoft Excel-based interface for user-friendliness, and it enables detailed carbon emissions and budget planning.
By integrating diverse data sources and complex modelling capabilities, the software provides tailored solutions for energy decarbonisation, balancing economic, environmental, and technical considerations. The tool is designed to assist stakeholders in making informed decisions to enhance the adoption of renewable energy sources, improve energy efficiency, and achieve emissions reduction targets in alignment with regional sustainability goals and net-zero targets.
v2021 – Initial version
Software launched
Energy planning optimisation using mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) solvers
Based on open-source algebraic modelling environment
Case-tested in Malaysia
v2023
Improved to be more adaptable for the emerging economies
Integrated carbon trading mechanisms (mixed-integer non-linear programming formulation; MINLP) and additional low-carbon technologies
Case-tested in Pakistan
v2024
Most up-to-date version
Further modified to include average electricity pricing mechanism in addition to carbon trading
Case-tested in Malaysia and the Philippines
