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Geopolitics of electricity : grids, space and (political) power

Westphal, Kirsten; Pastukhova, Maria; Pepe, Jacopo Maria - Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik - 2022

Although electricity grids shape and define both political and economic spaces, the geopolitical significance of … geopolitical influence and new spheres of influence. In the Europe-Asia continental area, integrated electricity grids meet inter … vectors of integration that extend beyond already integrated electricity grids. In this context, it is attractive for non …

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Economic Aspects of Wind Power Generation in Developing Countries

van Kooten, Gerrit Cornelis; Wong, Linda - Department of Economics, University of Victoria - 2009

Power interruptions are a typical characteristic of national grids in developing countries.Manufacturing, processing, refrigeration and other facilities that require a dependable supply of power, and might be considered a small grid within the larger national grid,employ diesel generators for...

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Wind Power: The Economic Impact of Intermittency

van Kooten, Gerrit Cornelis - Department of Economics, University of Victoria - 2009

Wind is the fastest growing renewable energy source for generating electricity, but economic research lags behind. In this study, therefore, we examine the economics of integrating large-scale wind energy into an existing electrical grid. Using a simple grid management model to investigate the...

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Wind Power Development: Opportunities and Challenges

van Kooten, Gerrit Cornelis; Timilsina, Govinda R. - Department of Economics, University of Victoria - 2008

In this study, the prospects of wind power at the global level are reviewed. Existing studies indicate that the earth’s wind energy supply potential significantly exceeds global energy demand. Yet, only 1% of the global electricity demand is currently derived from wind power despite 40% annual...

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