# The Joule Model: working study brief

Terajoule’s Joule Model is a coupled European energy-system scenario spanning electricity, hydrogen, methane and synthetic fuels.

## Scope

- 2050 working scenario
- Continental, country and node views
- Hourly system balance
- Generation, demand, storage, networks, imports and conversion technologies

## Reading the result

All figures are scenario outputs, not measured performance or a forecast. Reuse should retain the model status, assumptions and limitations shown on the Terajoule report page.

## Status

Digital report in review. Updated 7 September 2026.