Levelized cost estimates of solar photovoltaic electricity in the United Kingdom until 2035

Mandys, Filip; Chitnis, Mona; Silva, S. Ravi P.

doi:10.1016/j.patter.2023.100735

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“…The topic of economic competitiveness of different RE technologies is scientifically debated for the case of UK. A recent study by Mandys et al [132] highlights the cost competitiveness of solar PV in the UK. The authors suggest that especially utility-scale systems should be considered seriously from 2035 onwards as a major technology for the energy transition.…”

Section: Onshore Versus Offshore Energy Supplymentioning

confidence: 99%

Offshore versus onshore: The underestimated impact of onshore wind and solar photovoltaics for the energy transition of the British Isles

Diesing,

Bogdanov,

Satymov

et al. 2023

IET Renewable Power Gen

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The British Isles, consisting of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, were investigated for a sustainable energy system transition towards 100% renewable energy in 2050. Under given framework conditions, three pathways comprising the entire energy system were investigated in 5‐year time steps and hourly resolution applying an advanced energy system modelling tool and identifying the lowest cost solutions. The British Isles were structured into 10 sub‐national regions. Special attention was paid to the high offshore wind potential of the British Isles, as well as the limited societal acceptance for onshore wind in the United Kingdom. The results indicate that a transition to 100% renewable energy is economically more attractive than the governmental strategy that involves nuclear power and fossil carbon capture and storage. The total annualised system costs can decrease to 63 b€ and a levelised cost of electricity of 40 €/MWh if onshore wind and solar photovoltaics are allowed to be built to a higher extend. High levels of electrification and sector coupling are the main reasons for decreasing primary energy demand. The multiple risks of nuclear technology can be avoided if dedicated action towards 100% renewable energy is taken.

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Section: Onshore Versus Offshore Energy Supplymentioning

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Offshore versus onshore: The underestimated impact of onshore wind and solar photovoltaics for the energy transition of the British Isles

Diesing,

Bogdanov,

Satymov

et al. 2023

IET Renewable Power Gen

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“…Solar energy has the potential to supply abundant and affordable energy for various applications. To decarbonize the world, we need cheap and sustainable ways to generate electricity from solar power, which is abundant but underutilized 1 . Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have grown rapidly in the past decade and are expected to continue to expand 2 .…”

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High-performance bifacial perovskite solar cells enabled by single-walled carbon nanotubes

Zhang,

Hu,

et al. 2024

Nat Commun

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Bifacial perovskite solar cells have shown great promise for increasing power output by capturing light from both sides. However, the suboptimal optical transmittance of back metal electrodes together with the complex fabrication process associated with front transparent conducting oxides have hindered the development of efficient bifacial PSCs. Here, we present a novel approach for bifacial perovskite devices using single-walled carbon nanotubes as both front and back electrodes. single-walled carbon nanotubes offer high transparency, conductivity, and stability, enabling bifacial PSCs with a bifaciality factor of over 98% and a power generation density of over 36%. We also fabricate flexible, all-carbon-electrode-based devices with a high power-per-weight value of 73.75 W g−1 and excellent mechanical durability. Furthermore, we show that our bifacial devices have a much lower material cost than conventional monofacial PSCs. Our work demonstrates the potential of SWCNT electrodes for efficient, stable, and low-cost bifacial perovskite photovoltaics.

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“…Solar energy, with its availability, cost-effectiveness, accessibility, capacity, and efficiency, is the best option for meeting future energy demands. With the popularization of solar photovoltaic power generation technology, solar energy has been unanimously recognized and praised by the public [4][5][6][7]. The ongoing penetration of variable and intermittent renewable energy sources (RES), such as wind and solar energy, imposes additional and more critical requirements on power systems' flexibility [8].…”

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Analysis of the Operating Characteristics of a Photothermal Storage Coupled Power Station Based on the Life-Cycle-Extending Renovation of Retired Thermal Power Units

Wang,

Li,

Zhao

et al. 2024

Energies

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To address China’s small coal power units facing shutdown and retirement, which urgently need life cycle extension and renovation, a complete solar thermal storage simulation power generation system based on the original site of a decommissioned thermal power unit is developed using Ebsilon software in this study. The operational characteristics of the simulated system are studied in depth to build a system with integrity and stability that can carry out economic and stable power production. The results of simulation tests on the solar collector system and the thermal storage subsystem show that the energy storage rate of the energy storage subsystem is affected by light intensity and significantly increases at approximately 8:00 a.m. The annual power generation capacity of the system is influenced by the energy storage hours set by the energy storage subsystem, and the annual power generation capacity increases more significantly when the energy storage hours are controlled within the range of 5–8 h. The operating efficiency of the corresponding subsystem can be improved by selecting a suitable location for the light intensity required and controlling the effective reflectivity of the mirror field and the energy storage hours, which can ensure the system’s stable operation. The research results provide theoretical guidance for reusing and transforming retired thermal power units.

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Levelized cost estimates of solar photovoltaic electricity in the United Kingdom until 2035

Cited by 24 publications

References 40 publications

Offshore versus onshore: The underestimated impact of onshore wind and solar photovoltaics for the energy transition of the British Isles

Offshore versus onshore: The underestimated impact of onshore wind and solar photovoltaics for the energy transition of the British Isles

High-performance bifacial perovskite solar cells enabled by single-walled carbon nanotubes

Analysis of the Operating Characteristics of a Photothermal Storage Coupled Power Station Based on the Life-Cycle-Extending Renovation of Retired Thermal Power Units

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