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Bulk Energy Storage Increases United States Electricity System Emissions
Author: Hittinger, Eric; and Azevedo, Inês
Abstract. Bulk energy storage is generally considered an important contributor for the transition toward a more flexible and sustainable electricity system. Although economically valuable, storage is not fundamentally a “green” technology, leading to reductions in emissions. We model the economic and emissions effects of bulk energy storage providing an energy arbitrage service. We calculate the profits under two scenarios (perfect and imperfect information about future electricity prices), and estimate the effect of bulk storage on net emissions of CO₂, SO₂, . . .
More »Have fossil fuels been substituted by renewables? An empirical assessment for 10 European countries
Author: Cardoso Marques, António; Alberto Fuinhas, José; and André Pereira, Diogo
Highlights. • The econometric technique takes into consideration both short- and long-run effects. • The installed capacity of wind power preserves fossil fuel dependency. • Natural gas is the main fossil fuel used to back up renewable energy sources. • The installed capacity of hydropower and solar PV has been substituting fossil fuels. • Electricity consumption intensity and its peaks have been satisfied by burning fossil fuels. Abstract. The electricity mix worldwide has become diversified mainly by exploiting endogenous and . . .
More »Burden of proof: A comprehensive review of the feasibility of 100% renewable-electricity systems
Author: Heard, Ben; Brook, Barry; Wigley, Tom; and Bradshaw, Corey
ABSTRACT. An effective response to climate change demands rapid replacement of fossil carbon energy sources. This must occur concurrently with an ongoing rise in total global energy consumption. While many modelled scenarios have been published claiming to show that a 100% renewable electricity system is achievable, there is no empirical or historical evidence that demonstrates that such systems are in fact feasible. Of the studies published to date, 24 have forecast regional, national or global energy requirements at sufficient detail . . .
More »Wind and solar are much less efficient decarbonizers than combined-cycle gas turbines
Author: Plummer, James; Frank, Charles; and Michaels, Robert
ABSTRACT We compare three technologies that produce electricity in the United States: wind, solar, and combined-cycle gas turbines (CCGT). We use the 2016 electric utility database compiled by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). That database has the advantage of being based on a census of U.S. power plants rather than sampling, as well as excluding any subsidies received by the power plants. We show the cost savings achieved when there is a shift between coal-fired generation and generation by . . .
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