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Experiences of project developers around CDM projects in South Africa

Thurner, Thomas W.; Varughese, Arun - In: Energy Policy 61 (2013) C, pp. 1271-1275

Project developers in South Africa are puzzled with the long process of evaluating and registering their CDM projects … business activities such as CDM projects and municipalities often lack the necessary flexibility. This offers opportunities for …

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Inter-provincial clean development mechanism in China: A case study of the solar PV sector

Jacques, David A.; Guan, Dabo; Geng, Yong; Xue, Bing; … - In: Energy Policy 57 (2013) C, pp. 454-461

With ever growing urgency, climate change mitigation is fast becoming a priority for China. A successful policy of implementing and expanding sustainable development and the use of renewable energy is therefore vital. As well as long-term and near-term targets for installed capacity of renewable...

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Evidence of the clean development mechanism impact on the Chinese electric power system's low-carbon transition

Stua, Michele - In: Energy Policy 62 (2013) C, pp. 1309-1319

encompasses the whole contribution of the clean development mechanism (CDM) to the Chinese electricity production sector, this … efficacy of the CDM in a strategic sector of the most relevant non-Annex I country. The obtained empirical results can serve as … CDM. …

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Addressing carbon Offsetters’ Paradox: Lessons from Chinese wind CDM

He, Gang; Morse, Richard - In: Energy Policy 63 (2013) C, pp. 1051-1055

The clean development mechanism (CDM) has been a leading international carbon market and a driving force for …

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Renewable energy: Comparison of CDM and Annex I projects

Kirkman, Grant A.; Seres, Stephen; Haites, Erik - In: Energy Policy 63 (2013) C, pp. 995-1001

Geothermal, Hydro, Solar and Wind projects located in developing (4808 CDM projects) and developed (2952 Annex I …). The average investment in both CDM and Annex I projects increased rapidly between 2000 and 2012. Most investment in … investment has been rising for both CDM and Annex I projects. A project with foreign investors often attracts funds from multiple …

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The risks of CDM projects: How did only 30% of expected credits come through?

Cormier, Alain; Bellassen, Valentin - In: Energy Policy 54 (2013) C, pp. 173-183

The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), launched in 2001, has attracted more than 7000 projects. Many, however, did not … Emissions Reductions (CER) by April 1, 2011, only 576 million had been issued. This study classifies the risks incurred by CDM …

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Engaging the public with low-carbon energy technologies: Results from a Scottish large group process

Howell, Rhys; Shackley, Simon; Mabon, Leslie; Ashworth, Peta - In: Energy Policy 66 (2014) C, pp. 496-506

This paper presents the results of a large group process conducted in Edinburgh, Scotland investigating public perceptions of climate change and low-carbon energy technologies, specifically carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS). The quantitative and qualitative results reported show that the...

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Comparing carbon capture and storage (CCS) with concentrating solar power (CSP): Potentials, costs, risks, and barriers

Lilliestam, Johan; Bielicki, Jeffrey M.; Patt, Anthony G. - In: Energy Policy 47 (2012) C, pp. 447-455

Coal power coupled with Carbon [Dioxide] Capture and Storage (CCS), and Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) technologies are often included in the portfolio of climate change mitigation options intended to decarbonize electricity systems. Both of these technologies can provide baseload electricity,...

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Co-benefits of including CCS projects in the CDM in India's power sector

Eto, R.; Murata, A.; Uchiyama, Y.; Okajima, K. - In: Energy Policy 58 (2013) C, pp. 260-268

dioxide capture and storage (CCS) projects with a linear programming model by the clean development mechanism (CDM) in India … capacity of CCS projects in the CDM with a scenario analysis. Three results are found from this analysis. First, large quantity … the CDM at lower CER prices. Third, the effects of the co-benefits are limited in the case of CCS because CCS reduces …

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Informing international UNFCCC technology mechanisms from the ground up: Using biogas technology in South Africa as a case study to evaluate the usefulness of potential elements of...

Boyd, Anya - In: Energy Policy 51 (2012) C, pp. 301-311

international technology transfer mechanism has been proposed under the UNFCCC; however, it remains unclear how this international …

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