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An analysis of factors influencing renewable energy deployment in the EU’s electricity sector
The EU has set itself ambitious short- and long-term decarbonisation targets: a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050, compared to 1990 levels. The power generation sector, currently responsible for around 55% of GHG emissions, is expected to contribute significantly to achieving the EU’s decarbonisation targets. Increasing the share of energy from renewable sources (RES), such as wind and solar, is an important step towards decarbonising the power generation sector. This dissertation analyses drivers, enablers, and barriers to renewable energy deployment in the EU’s electricity sector. The transition to power generation from renewable energy sources is strongly driven by targets and policies. In this dissertation, past RES deployment trajectories in selected EU Member States (MS) are studied to identify the most effective drivers to increasing deployment in the past as well as barriers that may potentially hinder its progress. A meta-analysis of previous studies shows the significant variance in projected levels of RES-E shares in the EU. While no study is expected to accurately predict future levels of RES-E, the meta-analysis showed their sensitivity to underlying data, assumptions, and methodologies. However, not all projection studies - and the energy strategies based on them – explicitly state their underlying assumptions. Technologies such as energy storage and smart grids can enable the increased penetration of variable RES by providing flexibility to the system. Here, the role and potential of large-scale electricity storage to enable higher shares of RES penetration is assessed using a combination of a long-term energy system (TIMES) and a power system model (PLEXOS). Further, the regulatory treatment of technologies such as energy storage is analysed and with suggested updates are provided to reflect their evolving role in the energy system. The thesis verifies findings in other studies that multiple benefits are required to justify battery storage in the EU until ...
An analysis of factors influencing renewable energy deployment in the EU’s electricity sector
The EU has set itself ambitious short- and long-term decarbonisation targets: a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050, compared to 1990 levels. The power generation sector, currently responsible for around 55% of GHG emissions, is expected to contribute significantly to achieving the EU’s decarbonisation targets. Increasing the share of energy from renewable sources (RES), such as wind and solar, is an important step towards decarbonising the power generation sector. This dissertation analyses drivers, enablers, and barriers to renewable energy deployment in the EU’s electricity sector. The transition to power generation from renewable energy sources is strongly driven by targets and policies. In this dissertation, past RES deployment trajectories in selected EU Member States (MS) are studied to identify the most effective drivers to increasing deployment in the past as well as barriers that may potentially hinder its progress. A meta-analysis of previous studies shows the significant variance in projected levels of RES-E shares in the EU. While no study is expected to accurately predict future levels of RES-E, the meta-analysis showed their sensitivity to underlying data, assumptions, and methodologies. However, not all projection studies - and the energy strategies based on them – explicitly state their underlying assumptions. Technologies such as energy storage and smart grids can enable the increased penetration of variable RES by providing flexibility to the system. Here, the role and potential of large-scale electricity storage to enable higher shares of RES penetration is assessed using a combination of a long-term energy system (TIMES) and a power system model (PLEXOS). Further, the regulatory treatment of technologies such as energy storage is analysed and with suggested updates are provided to reflect their evolving role in the energy system. The thesis verifies findings in other studies that multiple benefits are required to justify battery storage in the EU until ...
An analysis of factors influencing renewable energy deployment in the EU’s electricity sector
Shivakumar, Abhishek (author)
2018-01-01
Theses
Electronic Resource
English
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690
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