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Decarbonizing the electricity sector in Qatar using PV combined with ice thermal and battery storage

Al-Aali, Ibraheam; Modi, Vijay - In: Energy strategy reviews 44 (2022), pp. 1-22

High daytime electricity demand from space cooling synergetic with predictable and reliable solar insolation creates a unique opportunity to exploit solar PV-enabled decarbonization solutions in Qatar. This paper examines the economic viability of combining utility-scale PV with ice thermal and...

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Exploring backup requirements to complement wind, solar and hydro generation in a highly renewable Spanish power system

Tapetado, P.; Victoria, M.; Greiner, M.; Usaola, J. - In: Energy strategy reviews 38 (2021), pp. 1-5

A weather-driven model is used to investigate the requirements for the backup generation (annual energy, power capacity and flexibility) in a power system with different penetrations of wind, solar photovoltaics, and hydroelectricity. The impact of interannual variability is assessed by using 26...

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A survey comparing centralized and decentralized electricity markets

Ahlqvist, Victor; Holmberg, Pär; Tangerås, Thomas P. - In: Energy strategy reviews 40 (2022), pp. 1-14

This paper surveys the literature relevant for comparing centralized and decentralized wholesale electricity markets. Under a centralized design, producers submit detailed cost data to the system operator the day before delivery, who then decides how much to produce for each generation unit....

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A review of sustainable planning of Burundian energy sector in East Africa

Manirambona, Egide; Talai, Stephen M.; Kimutai, Stephen K. - In: Energy strategy reviews 43 (2022), pp. 1-11

The East African Community EAC (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan) is still challenged by energy poverty for its socio-economic development. A continuous and fast growing energy demand is expected in this region due to varied factors, such as; high population growth-rate,...

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Developing a community of practice around an open source energy modelling tool

Niet, T.; Shivakumar, Abhishek; Gardumi, F.; Usher, W.; … - In: Energy strategy reviews 35 (2021), pp. 1-11

Energy modelling is critical for addressing challenges such as integrating variable renewable energy and addressing climate impacts. This paper describes the updated code management structure and code updates, the revised community forum and the outreach activities that have built a vibrant...

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Strategic decision making based on energy rates and costs from Itaipu's Multinational Energy Agreement Perspective

Franciscato, Bruno Rodrigues Fernandes; Udaeta, Miguel … - In: Energy strategy reviews 44 (2022), pp. 1-12

practiced in the energy market and the cost of building new transmission lines for energy trading with other South American …

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Auctions, risk and the WACC : how auctions and other risk factors impact renewable electricity financing costs

Breitschopf, Barbara; Alexander-Haw, Abigail - In: Energy strategy reviews 44 (2022), pp. 1-11

Renewable electricity procurement auctions (RE auctions) have received much attention for their potential efficiency in reducing the cost of support levels associated with renewable electricity (RE). However, very little attention has been paid to their impact on financing costs. This is...

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Open-source modelling infrastructure : building decarbonization capacity in Canada

McPherson, Madeleine; Monroe, Jacob; Jurasz, Jakub; … - In: Energy strategy reviews 44 (2022), pp. 1-16

Actions that transform our energy system are the cornerstone of decarbonizing our economy but have been hindered by the ineffective interface between researchers and decision-makers in Canada. This paper begins by arguing for a more holistic perspective on energy system decarbonization modelling...

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The analysis of the innovative potential of the energy sector and low-carbon development : a case study for Poland

Dzikuć, Maciej; Gorączkowska, Jadwiga; Piwowar, Arkadiusz - In: Energy strategy reviews 38 (2021), pp. 1-8

The problem of excessive use of fossil fuels is a serious problem in many countries. The desire to obtain relatively cheap energy by burning mainly coal often wins over the need to maintain a good state of the environment. In recent years, Poland has been catching up with economic development in...

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Legal issues regarding energy market integration in Northeast Asia

Li, Shuo; Chang, Yen-Chiang - In: Energy strategy reviews 38 (2021), pp. 1-11

energy market of each State has not been interconnected, and the energy market integration progress is slow. This paper … investigates the current situation of energy cooperation in Northeast Asia and the necessity of energy market integration. It … analyzes the legal challenges faced by the integration of the energy market in Northeast Asia and examines instruments …

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