Abstract
This paper presents ways of estimating CO2 reductions of wind power using different methodologies. Estimates based on historical data have more pitfalls in methodology than estimates based on dispatch simulations. Taking into account exchange of electricity with neighboring regions is challenging for all methods. Results for CO2 emission reductions are shown from several countries. Wind power will reduce emissions for about 0.3-0.4 MtCO2/MWh when replacing mainly gas and up to 0.7 MtCO2/MWh when replacing mainly coal powered generation. The paper focuses on CO2 emissions from power system operation phase, but long term impacts are shortly discussed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Power & Energy Society General Meeting, 2015 IEEE |
Publisher | IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers |
Pages | 1-5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-4673-8040-9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
Event | IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting - Denver, United States Duration: 26 Jul 2015 → 30 Jul 2015 |
Other
Other | IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting |
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Abbreviated title | PES |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Denver |
Period | 26/07/15 → 30/07/15 |
Keywords
- wind energy
- wind power generation
- fuels,
- emissions
- power generation
- power system simulation
- power generation dispatch
- wind energy integration