This presentation focused on the soft-linking of 2 open-source energy models (OSeMOSYS and Flextool) to provide insights regarding three (3) alternative cost-optimal decarbonization pathways by 2050 in the power sector. One of the key outcomes of this study included that exploring long-term decarbonization pathways should combine long-term capacity planning with short-term operational assessment to provide feasible solutions. Moreover, the analysis indicated that there is path dependency on natural gas in Greece at least until 2033, which could either result in a lock-in effect or lead to stranded assets.
