Decarbonization scenarios for the EU and MENA power system: Considering spatial distribution and short term dynamics of renewable generation

Haller, Markus; Ludig, Sylvie; Bauer, Nico

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2012.04.069

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“…The aim of this paper is on the one hand to add a quantitative estimate of the economic benefits of European electricity system integration to the sparsely covered field of literature, applying the European electricity system model LIMES-EU+ (Haller et al, 2012). Secondly, we expand the focus of previous work by further investigating the magnitude and the structural pattern of system effects that result from the interplay between transmission infrastructure and renewable generation capacity expansion.…”

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“…For the calibration year 2010 each model region is endowed with initial installed capacities (Kjärstad and Johnsson (2007); IEA (2010a), IEA (2010b) and NTC Summer Values 2009(ENTSO-E, 2010a. Investment costs for NTC expansions are 0.38€/kW km, for more details consult Haller et al (2012). 4 For details on the model calibration consult Haller et al (2012) and particularly the supplementary material.…”

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“…Investment costs for NTC expansions are 0.38€/kW km, for more details consult Haller et al (2012). 4 For details on the model calibration consult Haller et al (2012) and particularly the supplementary material. 5 We apply a social discount rate of 5%.…”

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“…The partial electricity system model LIMES-EU+ (Haller et al, 2012) is designed to generate quantitative scenarios that represent a consistent, system-cost optimal transition towards a decarbonized European electricity system in 2050. Endowed with perfect foresight, LIMES-EU+ iteratively yields a social planner solution that specifies in time steps of 5 years for each model region the optimal (i) dispatch and curtailment of installed electricity generation technologies, (ii) electricity import balance from neighboring model regions, (iii) investments into installed capacities of electricity generation technologies 2 and (iv) investments into net-transfer capacities 3 (NTCs) between model regions.…”

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“…Section 2 briefly introduces the electricity system model LIMES-EU+ (Haller et al, 2012) and outlines important scenario assumptions. Section 3 presents the model results.…”

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Decarbonization scenarios for the EU and MENA power system: Considering spatial distribution and short term dynamics of renewable generation

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Quantifying the long-term economic benefits of European electricity system integration

Quantifying the long-term economic benefits of European electricity system integration

Bridging granularity gaps to decarbonize large‐scale energy systems—The case of power system planning

Using validated reanalysis data to investigate the impact of the PV system configurations at high penetration levels in European countries

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