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Least cost energy system pathways towards 100% renewable energy in Ireland by 2050

This paper therefore undertakes a whole-system approach and explores optimal pathways towards 100% renewable energy by 2050. The analysis is carried out for Ireland, which currently has the highest share of variable renewable electricity on a synchronous power system.

Authors

Xiufeng Yue, Neha Patankar, Joseph Decarolis, Alessandro Chiodi, Fionn Rogan, J.P. Deane, Brian O’Gallachoir.

Year
2020
Journal Name
Journal of Energy
Category
Journal Article
Keywords
TIMES Ireland Model, Policy, Environment, Net Zero GHG Emissions, Climate Mitigation, Energy Technology, Energy Transition
Project

CAPACITY

Full Citation

Yue, X., Patankar, N., Decarolis, J., Chiodi, A., Rogan, F., Deane, J.P. and O’Gallachoir, B. (2020). Least cost energy system pathways towards 100% renewable energy in Ireland by 2050. Energy, 207, p.118264. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.118264.

Link to Publication
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360544220313712

Abstract

Studies focusing on 100% renewable energy systems have emerged in recent years; however, existing studies tend to focus only on the power sector using exploratory approaches. The analysis is carried out for Ireland, which currently has the highest share of variable renewable electricity on a synchronous power system. Large numbers of scenarios are developed using the Irish TIMES model to address uncertainties.

Energy Policy and Modelling Group

Environmental Research Institute, Ellen Hutchins Building, University College Cork, Lee Road, Cork, Ireland T23 XE10 ,

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