Projects | Ziheng Zhu

Models and Data

GISPO, CISPO, and E-RAM connect resource data with power-system planning, hourly operation, flexibility, and carbon-management decisions.

Global Integrated Sustainable Power-system Optimization Model (GISPO)

Global Integrated Sustainable Power-system Optimization Model (GISPO)

Global 8760-hour planning model for net-zero power systems, linking renewable siting, storage, transmission, and carbon management.

May 4, 2026

China Integrated Sustainable Power-system Optimization Model (CISPO)

China Integrated Sustainable Power-system Optimization Model (CISPO)

China-focused planning model for carbon-neutral power transition, resolving provincial grids, hourly operations, flexibility, and CCS/DAC.

Mar 25, 2025

Energy Resource Assessment Model (E-RAM)

Energy Resource Assessment Model (E-RAM)

Geospatial data engine that turns climate, land, hydro, biomass, and geology data into model-ready energy resource potentials.

Feb 25, 2025