The document is a collection of endorsements for the Zero Carbon Australia 2020 plan published by Beyond Zero Emissions. Several key points are made in the endorsements:
1) The plan shows that transitioning Australia to 100% renewable energy by 2020 is technically feasible and affordable.
2) It provides a roadmap for how Australia can become a global leader in renewable energy given its natural resources.
3) Adopting the plan would help Australia meet its emissions reduction targets and shift to a sustainable energy future.
Guest lecture given to first-year engineering students at the University of British Columbia, 2013 Sept 10. (APSC 150)
Title: A sustainable (energy) future
After a brief preface on intellectual self-defense, the presentation discussed the science underpinning our understanding of climate change, followed by an analysis of worldwide energy use.
The experience curve was introduced as a force arguably more powerful than Moore's Law (because it applies in virtually every manufacturing sector) and the main reason that renewables (wind and solar, for the time being) are likely to displace fossil fuel and nuclear power in the coming decades -- not for reasons of conscience, but reasons of cost.
Lastly, the metaphor of the "utility death spiral" was introduced to explain the probable impact of efficiency and renewables, on the fossil-and-nuclear dominated utility sector, in coming decades.
The document discusses renewable energy sources and provides an overview of solar energy as one of the mainstream technologies. It explains that solar energy comes from the sun's radiant light energy and can be used to produce heat, light, and electricity through solar power systems. There are two main methods - one uses solar thermal technology to heat water and produce steam to generate electricity, similar to fossil fuel plants, while the other uses large photovoltaic cell arrays to directly convert sunlight into electricity at high voltages and currents. Solar power is a renewable resource as the sun provides energy constantly. Home solar power systems commonly use photovoltaic panels to harness the sun's energy and convert it to electricity.
The document discusses Resic Technology, an innovation company based in Malaysia. It introduces Resic, a new renewable energy generator that is more compact and lightweight than conventional generators. Resic aims to reduce dependence on non-renewable energy sources through its solar and wind-powered generator technology. The company vision is to become a leader in green power engineering and strengthen renewable energy and green technologies in Malaysia.
This document provides an executive summary and introduction for a business plan of PhotonWorks, a company that promotes the use of solar energy. It outlines the opportunities in solar energy in India, including ambitious solar goals and targets set by the government. The problems of traditional electricity relying on fossil fuels are discussed, such as environmental issues and limited resources. Solar energy is presented as a solution, being a renewable resource that can be used to generate electricity in a sustainable manner.
Literature Review of Solar Energy EngineeringYogeshIJTSRD
Scientific concept of energy is capacity to do work. Energy is the basic ingredient to sustain life and development. It is the key to industrial development for the promotion of economic and living standard of the society. The growth of world population coupled with rising standard of living has escalated the growth of energy consumption. The modern industrialization has been dependent upon the conventional energy resources i.e. crude oil, natural gas and coal. Dr. Mukesh Kumar Lalji "Literature Review of Solar Energy Engineering" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-3 , April 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd40045.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/40045/literature-review-of-solar-energy-engineering/dr-mukesh-kumar-lalji
This document provides an overview and comparative analysis of different solar energy technologies, including photovoltaics (PV), concentrated photovoltaics (CPV), solar thermal technologies, and solar chimneys. It discusses the installed capacity and levelized cost of energy for each technology. PV capacity has grown significantly from 2004-2014, with total capacity reaching 177GW in 2014. Solar thermal capacity has also increased substantially over this period, reaching 4.4GW globally by the end of 2014. While solar chimneys remain experimental, the first 50MW plant is scheduled for completion in India in 2017. The document analyzes the technical and economic feasibility of these solar technologies as alternatives to fossil fuels.
Guest lecture given to first-year engineering students at the University of British Columbia, 2013 Sept 10. (APSC 150)
Title: A sustainable (energy) future
After a brief preface on intellectual self-defense, the presentation discussed the science underpinning our understanding of climate change, followed by an analysis of worldwide energy use.
The experience curve was introduced as a force arguably more powerful than Moore's Law (because it applies in virtually every manufacturing sector) and the main reason that renewables (wind and solar, for the time being) are likely to displace fossil fuel and nuclear power in the coming decades -- not for reasons of conscience, but reasons of cost.
Lastly, the metaphor of the "utility death spiral" was introduced to explain the probable impact of efficiency and renewables, on the fossil-and-nuclear dominated utility sector, in coming decades.
The document discusses renewable energy sources and provides an overview of solar energy as one of the mainstream technologies. It explains that solar energy comes from the sun's radiant light energy and can be used to produce heat, light, and electricity through solar power systems. There are two main methods - one uses solar thermal technology to heat water and produce steam to generate electricity, similar to fossil fuel plants, while the other uses large photovoltaic cell arrays to directly convert sunlight into electricity at high voltages and currents. Solar power is a renewable resource as the sun provides energy constantly. Home solar power systems commonly use photovoltaic panels to harness the sun's energy and convert it to electricity.
The document discusses Resic Technology, an innovation company based in Malaysia. It introduces Resic, a new renewable energy generator that is more compact and lightweight than conventional generators. Resic aims to reduce dependence on non-renewable energy sources through its solar and wind-powered generator technology. The company vision is to become a leader in green power engineering and strengthen renewable energy and green technologies in Malaysia.
This document provides an executive summary and introduction for a business plan of PhotonWorks, a company that promotes the use of solar energy. It outlines the opportunities in solar energy in India, including ambitious solar goals and targets set by the government. The problems of traditional electricity relying on fossil fuels are discussed, such as environmental issues and limited resources. Solar energy is presented as a solution, being a renewable resource that can be used to generate electricity in a sustainable manner.
Literature Review of Solar Energy EngineeringYogeshIJTSRD
Scientific concept of energy is capacity to do work. Energy is the basic ingredient to sustain life and development. It is the key to industrial development for the promotion of economic and living standard of the society. The growth of world population coupled with rising standard of living has escalated the growth of energy consumption. The modern industrialization has been dependent upon the conventional energy resources i.e. crude oil, natural gas and coal. Dr. Mukesh Kumar Lalji "Literature Review of Solar Energy Engineering" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-3 , April 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd40045.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/40045/literature-review-of-solar-energy-engineering/dr-mukesh-kumar-lalji
This document provides an overview and comparative analysis of different solar energy technologies, including photovoltaics (PV), concentrated photovoltaics (CPV), solar thermal technologies, and solar chimneys. It discusses the installed capacity and levelized cost of energy for each technology. PV capacity has grown significantly from 2004-2014, with total capacity reaching 177GW in 2014. Solar thermal capacity has also increased substantially over this period, reaching 4.4GW globally by the end of 2014. While solar chimneys remain experimental, the first 50MW plant is scheduled for completion in India in 2017. The document analyzes the technical and economic feasibility of these solar technologies as alternatives to fossil fuels.
This document discusses barriers to the widespread dissemination of solar water heaters (SWHs) in South Africa. It finds that while SWHs have significant potential to reduce electricity demand and greenhouse gas emissions, high upfront capital costs present a major barrier to adoption. Additionally, the current subsidy programs from the South African government may not be sufficient to facilitate widespread diffusion. Alternative financing mechanisms are needed to overcome barriers related to affordability and make SWHs a viable investment for more end users.
Evaluation of solar electric power technologies in jordanDania Abdel-aziz
This document evaluates solar electric power technologies in Jordan using fuzzy set methodology. It assesses photovoltaic (PV) systems and solar ponds based on parameters like power capacity, efficiency, cost, land usage, and safety. The results show that PV technology is better suited for generating electricity in Jordan in terms of benefit-to-cost ratios. PV requires further research and development support to improve its competitiveness, but offers advantages like generation during peak loads and lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels. While solar ponds can effectively store and provide heat and electricity, PV is currently more practical and cost-effective for power generation in Jordan.
Prof Derek Clements-Croome - Green and intelligent buildings an energy focusDerek Clements-Croome
The document discusses green intelligent buildings and focuses on energy. It addresses topics like global warming, renewable energy sources, air conditioning, and how environmental design affects human well-being. It provides data on issues like rising global temperatures, increasing carbon emissions, and the growth of renewable technologies. It also examines how building design can incorporate natural ventilation, daylighting, and greenery to reduce energy usage while improving occupant health and productivity.
Fuel Cells are becoming the preferred alternate energy but unless the constraints are understood and dealt with it will not be adopted at the rate it should
Comparative Studies of the Measured and Predicted Values of Global Solar Radi...YogeshIJTSRD
This study was aimed at utilizing the monthly mean values of global solar radiation, sunshine hours, rainfall, wind speed, atmospheric pressure and cloud cover to develop an empirical equation for estimation global solar radiation on a horizontal surface for Awka 6.2 °N, 7.0 °E for nine year period 2005 – 2013 . The regression constants were obtained using regression analysis and the predicted values of global solar radiation calculated. The measured values of global solar radiation were compared with the predicted using different models. The result showed that the deviations were minimal. Validation of the results was tested using MBE, RMSE and MPE. The values of R and R2 were also determined for each model. Of all these meteorological parameters sunshine hours, rainfall, wind speed, atmospheric pressure and cloud cover used in this study only sunshine hours was found to have a direct correlation with global solar radiation. Result obtained show that all the models except model 4 were in good agreement with the measured global solar radiation considering their MBE, RMSE and MPE values. However, considering the RMSE, models 5 and 6 gave better predictions of R which indicate that about 94.8 of variation in the monthly mean solar radiation on a horizontal surface can be accounted for by the models. Therefore, either model 5 or model 6 can be used for predicting global solar radiation for Awka and other locations with similar climate conditions. Nwokoye, A. O. C. | Mbadugha, A. O. "Comparative Studies of the Measured and Predicted Values of Global Solar Radiation for Awka, Nigeria using Selected Seven Models" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd43919.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/physics/other/43919/comparative-studies-of-the-measured-and-predicted-values-of-global-solar-radiation-for-awka-nigeria-using-selected-seven-models/nwokoye-a-o-c
The document discusses the challenges of energy dependence and climate change, and the potential for renewable energy technologies like solar PV, CSP, wind, and geothermal to address these issues at a large scale. It outlines the status and improvement potential of various renewable technologies, as well as the policy, economic, infrastructure, and workforce developments needed to enable a renewable energy future. Barriers and opportunities related to grid integration, materials supply, capital investment, and human resources are also examined.
This document discusses the potential of using a hybrid biomass cogeneration system for powering marine systems like ports. It notes that waste disposal from ships is an increasing problem and biomass cogeneration can provide environmental benefits by reducing waste and producing energy. The paper considers how ship and port waste could power a hybrid system using biomass along with other renewable sources like solar and hydrogen. It provides background on sustainability requirements, current renewable energy use, and energy consumption trends in Malaysia where port case studies could be conducted. Integrating hybrid renewable sources remains a viable option for port powering to reduce emissions.
The document critiques Andrew Kenny's argument that nuclear power is a better option than renewable energy. It argues that Kenny exaggerates claims about nuclear power's safety and sustainability. While Kenny provides some valid points about nuclear power's reliability, he underestimates its negative consequences, such as radiation exposure from accidents and the uneven global distribution of uranium resources. The document concludes that Kenny's defense of nuclear power is imbalanced and exaggerated.
This document discusses the urgent need to address climate change through reducing carbon emissions, especially from information and communication technologies (ICT). It notes that ICT carbon emissions are growing rapidly and will account for 40% of energy use by 2030 if unchecked. Transitioning to renewable energy powered "green" networks and data centers is essential to achieving necessary emissions reductions. The document advocates building smart systems that can adapt to the intermittent availability of renewable power sources like wind and solar.
http://www.greenpeace.org/seasia/Press-Centre/publications/Myanmar-Coal-Report-2017/
Myanmar Coal Report 2017
Publication - May 4, 2017
COAL : A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS IN MYANMAR
POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF RUNNING A 120-MEGAWATT COALFIRED POWER PLANT AT TIGYIT TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
https://endcoal.org/resources/myanmar-coal-report-2017/
Myanmar Coal Report 2017
https://mm.boell.org/sites/default/files/uploads/2017/05/myanmar_coal_report-english_final.pdf
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-energy/coal-plan-sparks-ire-as-myanmar-struggles-to-keep-lights-on-idUSKBN19W2UY
Integrated Science: Merging scientific disciplines to address global challengesDuPont
The document discusses the global challenges of meeting increasing demand for food and energy by 2050 given population growth. It argues that the chemical industry has an important role to play in providing sustainable solutions through continued integration of scientific disciplines, diversification of ideas, and collaboration. DuPont's approach involves applying integrated science to develop innovations that can help address issues like more efficient energy use and a cleaner energy supply through technologies for areas like biofuels, wind power, and solar energy.
This document outlines the course content for a Renewable Energy Technology course taught by Dr. Md. Rifat Hazari at American International University-Bangladesh. The course covers various topics related to renewable energy sources including solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal energy. It examines the principles and technologies behind renewable energy sources as well as current trends, challenges, and applications. The course includes lectures, a midterm, and final exam.
The document discusses global trends in the use of solar energy. It notes that while the share of renewables in energy consumption is still small, many countries have ambitious plans to rapidly increase solar power. It highlights innovative solar technologies like concentrated solar power and new hybrid PV-thermal solar collectors that can increase efficiency. These technologies open opportunities for solar power generation, desalination, enhanced oil recovery, and other applications. The document concludes renewable energy is key to the global transition to low-carbon energy systems.
This document discusses solar radiation and methods for measuring it. It begins by explaining that the sun provides energy that can be harnessed through various renewable energy technologies. It then discusses different components of solar radiation, including beam, diffuse, and global radiation. Various instruments are described for measuring these components, such as pyranometers, shadowband pyranometers, and normal-incidence pyrheliometers. Geometric relationships are also covered, like how the orientation of a surface affects the solar radiation received.
Generation of Hydroelectricity By Sea Wavesvivatechijri
Oscillation Wave Column (Owc) is generation of electricity and most popular categories of wave
energy device. They work on the natural wave action i.e alternate compression & decompression of Trapped Air to
generate electricity. In the view of rising population & more consumption of electricity, alternative thinking for
generation of electricity for future use is essential. In recent years the application of generation of hydroelectricity
(By OWC) in most of the country is widely acceptable. The Main objective of present research work is to provide &
popularize the simple, feasible, ecofriendly, renewable source for generation of electricity. OWC technology in
such a type of system, which hardness energy from oscillation of seawater into chamber & converts wave energy
into electrical energy with low energy impact
60
مبادرة
#تواصل_تطوير
المحاضرة الستون من المبادرة مع
الأستاذ الدكتور/ سيد شبل محمد
استاذ هندسة القوى الميكانيكية
بالمركز القومي لبحوث الاسكان والبناء
بعنوان
"مدينة العلمين الجديدة -
نظام التكييف باستخدام نظام تبريد المناطق
(التبريد بإستخدام طاقة أعماق البحار) "
التاسعة مساء توقيت مكة المكرمة الأربعاء23سبتمبر2020
وذلك عبر تطبيق زووم من خلال الرابط
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMudeGhpjoiH9JHJO1YWNPAspD_csn-MgXt
علما ان هناك بث مباشر للمحاضرة على وقناة يوتيوب
https://www.youtube.com/user/EEAchannal
للتواصل مع إدارة المبادرة عبر قناة تيليجرام
الرابط
https://t.me/EEAKSA
رابط اللينكدان والمكتبة الالكترونية
www.linkedin.com/company/eeaksa-egyptian-engineers-association/
رابط التسجيل العام للمحاضرات
https://forms.gle/vVmw7L187tiATRPw9
The document is very short, containing only one word - "You". It does not provide enough context for a multi-sentence summary. The single word "You" refers to an unspecified person or people being addressed.
Este documento presenta los contenidos mínimos para la prueba de matemáticas de 2o de ESO de septiembre. Incluye siete unidades: 1) Divisibilidad y números enteros, 2) Sistema de numeración decimal, 3) Fracciones, 4) Proporcionalidad y porcentajes, 5) Introducción al álgebra, 6) Ecuaciones y 7) Estadística. Cada unidad describe los contenidos clave y criterios de evaluación asociados.
This document discusses barriers to the widespread dissemination of solar water heaters (SWHs) in South Africa. It finds that while SWHs have significant potential to reduce electricity demand and greenhouse gas emissions, high upfront capital costs present a major barrier to adoption. Additionally, the current subsidy programs from the South African government may not be sufficient to facilitate widespread diffusion. Alternative financing mechanisms are needed to overcome barriers related to affordability and make SWHs a viable investment for more end users.
Evaluation of solar electric power technologies in jordanDania Abdel-aziz
This document evaluates solar electric power technologies in Jordan using fuzzy set methodology. It assesses photovoltaic (PV) systems and solar ponds based on parameters like power capacity, efficiency, cost, land usage, and safety. The results show that PV technology is better suited for generating electricity in Jordan in terms of benefit-to-cost ratios. PV requires further research and development support to improve its competitiveness, but offers advantages like generation during peak loads and lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels. While solar ponds can effectively store and provide heat and electricity, PV is currently more practical and cost-effective for power generation in Jordan.
Prof Derek Clements-Croome - Green and intelligent buildings an energy focusDerek Clements-Croome
The document discusses green intelligent buildings and focuses on energy. It addresses topics like global warming, renewable energy sources, air conditioning, and how environmental design affects human well-being. It provides data on issues like rising global temperatures, increasing carbon emissions, and the growth of renewable technologies. It also examines how building design can incorporate natural ventilation, daylighting, and greenery to reduce energy usage while improving occupant health and productivity.
Fuel Cells are becoming the preferred alternate energy but unless the constraints are understood and dealt with it will not be adopted at the rate it should
Comparative Studies of the Measured and Predicted Values of Global Solar Radi...YogeshIJTSRD
This study was aimed at utilizing the monthly mean values of global solar radiation, sunshine hours, rainfall, wind speed, atmospheric pressure and cloud cover to develop an empirical equation for estimation global solar radiation on a horizontal surface for Awka 6.2 °N, 7.0 °E for nine year period 2005 – 2013 . The regression constants were obtained using regression analysis and the predicted values of global solar radiation calculated. The measured values of global solar radiation were compared with the predicted using different models. The result showed that the deviations were minimal. Validation of the results was tested using MBE, RMSE and MPE. The values of R and R2 were also determined for each model. Of all these meteorological parameters sunshine hours, rainfall, wind speed, atmospheric pressure and cloud cover used in this study only sunshine hours was found to have a direct correlation with global solar radiation. Result obtained show that all the models except model 4 were in good agreement with the measured global solar radiation considering their MBE, RMSE and MPE values. However, considering the RMSE, models 5 and 6 gave better predictions of R which indicate that about 94.8 of variation in the monthly mean solar radiation on a horizontal surface can be accounted for by the models. Therefore, either model 5 or model 6 can be used for predicting global solar radiation for Awka and other locations with similar climate conditions. Nwokoye, A. O. C. | Mbadugha, A. O. "Comparative Studies of the Measured and Predicted Values of Global Solar Radiation for Awka, Nigeria using Selected Seven Models" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd43919.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/physics/other/43919/comparative-studies-of-the-measured-and-predicted-values-of-global-solar-radiation-for-awka-nigeria-using-selected-seven-models/nwokoye-a-o-c
The document discusses the challenges of energy dependence and climate change, and the potential for renewable energy technologies like solar PV, CSP, wind, and geothermal to address these issues at a large scale. It outlines the status and improvement potential of various renewable technologies, as well as the policy, economic, infrastructure, and workforce developments needed to enable a renewable energy future. Barriers and opportunities related to grid integration, materials supply, capital investment, and human resources are also examined.
This document discusses the potential of using a hybrid biomass cogeneration system for powering marine systems like ports. It notes that waste disposal from ships is an increasing problem and biomass cogeneration can provide environmental benefits by reducing waste and producing energy. The paper considers how ship and port waste could power a hybrid system using biomass along with other renewable sources like solar and hydrogen. It provides background on sustainability requirements, current renewable energy use, and energy consumption trends in Malaysia where port case studies could be conducted. Integrating hybrid renewable sources remains a viable option for port powering to reduce emissions.
The document critiques Andrew Kenny's argument that nuclear power is a better option than renewable energy. It argues that Kenny exaggerates claims about nuclear power's safety and sustainability. While Kenny provides some valid points about nuclear power's reliability, he underestimates its negative consequences, such as radiation exposure from accidents and the uneven global distribution of uranium resources. The document concludes that Kenny's defense of nuclear power is imbalanced and exaggerated.
This document discusses the urgent need to address climate change through reducing carbon emissions, especially from information and communication technologies (ICT). It notes that ICT carbon emissions are growing rapidly and will account for 40% of energy use by 2030 if unchecked. Transitioning to renewable energy powered "green" networks and data centers is essential to achieving necessary emissions reductions. The document advocates building smart systems that can adapt to the intermittent availability of renewable power sources like wind and solar.
http://www.greenpeace.org/seasia/Press-Centre/publications/Myanmar-Coal-Report-2017/
Myanmar Coal Report 2017
Publication - May 4, 2017
COAL : A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS IN MYANMAR
POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF RUNNING A 120-MEGAWATT COALFIRED POWER PLANT AT TIGYIT TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
https://endcoal.org/resources/myanmar-coal-report-2017/
Myanmar Coal Report 2017
https://mm.boell.org/sites/default/files/uploads/2017/05/myanmar_coal_report-english_final.pdf
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-energy/coal-plan-sparks-ire-as-myanmar-struggles-to-keep-lights-on-idUSKBN19W2UY
Integrated Science: Merging scientific disciplines to address global challengesDuPont
The document discusses the global challenges of meeting increasing demand for food and energy by 2050 given population growth. It argues that the chemical industry has an important role to play in providing sustainable solutions through continued integration of scientific disciplines, diversification of ideas, and collaboration. DuPont's approach involves applying integrated science to develop innovations that can help address issues like more efficient energy use and a cleaner energy supply through technologies for areas like biofuels, wind power, and solar energy.
This document outlines the course content for a Renewable Energy Technology course taught by Dr. Md. Rifat Hazari at American International University-Bangladesh. The course covers various topics related to renewable energy sources including solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal energy. It examines the principles and technologies behind renewable energy sources as well as current trends, challenges, and applications. The course includes lectures, a midterm, and final exam.
The document discusses global trends in the use of solar energy. It notes that while the share of renewables in energy consumption is still small, many countries have ambitious plans to rapidly increase solar power. It highlights innovative solar technologies like concentrated solar power and new hybrid PV-thermal solar collectors that can increase efficiency. These technologies open opportunities for solar power generation, desalination, enhanced oil recovery, and other applications. The document concludes renewable energy is key to the global transition to low-carbon energy systems.
This document discusses solar radiation and methods for measuring it. It begins by explaining that the sun provides energy that can be harnessed through various renewable energy technologies. It then discusses different components of solar radiation, including beam, diffuse, and global radiation. Various instruments are described for measuring these components, such as pyranometers, shadowband pyranometers, and normal-incidence pyrheliometers. Geometric relationships are also covered, like how the orientation of a surface affects the solar radiation received.
Generation of Hydroelectricity By Sea Wavesvivatechijri
Oscillation Wave Column (Owc) is generation of electricity and most popular categories of wave
energy device. They work on the natural wave action i.e alternate compression & decompression of Trapped Air to
generate electricity. In the view of rising population & more consumption of electricity, alternative thinking for
generation of electricity for future use is essential. In recent years the application of generation of hydroelectricity
(By OWC) in most of the country is widely acceptable. The Main objective of present research work is to provide &
popularize the simple, feasible, ecofriendly, renewable source for generation of electricity. OWC technology in
such a type of system, which hardness energy from oscillation of seawater into chamber & converts wave energy
into electrical energy with low energy impact
60
مبادرة
#تواصل_تطوير
المحاضرة الستون من المبادرة مع
الأستاذ الدكتور/ سيد شبل محمد
استاذ هندسة القوى الميكانيكية
بالمركز القومي لبحوث الاسكان والبناء
بعنوان
"مدينة العلمين الجديدة -
نظام التكييف باستخدام نظام تبريد المناطق
(التبريد بإستخدام طاقة أعماق البحار) "
التاسعة مساء توقيت مكة المكرمة الأربعاء23سبتمبر2020
وذلك عبر تطبيق زووم من خلال الرابط
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMudeGhpjoiH9JHJO1YWNPAspD_csn-MgXt
علما ان هناك بث مباشر للمحاضرة على وقناة يوتيوب
https://www.youtube.com/user/EEAchannal
للتواصل مع إدارة المبادرة عبر قناة تيليجرام
الرابط
https://t.me/EEAKSA
رابط اللينكدان والمكتبة الالكترونية
www.linkedin.com/company/eeaksa-egyptian-engineers-association/
رابط التسجيل العام للمحاضرات
https://forms.gle/vVmw7L187tiATRPw9
The document is very short, containing only one word - "You". It does not provide enough context for a multi-sentence summary. The single word "You" refers to an unspecified person or people being addressed.
Este documento presenta los contenidos mínimos para la prueba de matemáticas de 2o de ESO de septiembre. Incluye siete unidades: 1) Divisibilidad y números enteros, 2) Sistema de numeración decimal, 3) Fracciones, 4) Proporcionalidad y porcentajes, 5) Introducción al álgebra, 6) Ecuaciones y 7) Estadística. Cada unidad describe los contenidos clave y criterios de evaluación asociados.
Who refers to people, while that and which refer to groups or things. That introduces essential clauses, making the information necessary to understand the sentence, while which introduces nonessential clauses that provide extra, unnecessary information. If that has already been used in a sentence, use which to introduce the following essential clause. If an essential clause begins with this, that, these, or those, use which to connect it. The document provides examples and practice exercises to illustrate the proper uses of who, that, and which.
Weathering is the breakdown of rocks and minerals at Earth's surface through contact with the atmosphere, water, and biological activity. There are two main types of weathering: mechanical and chemical. Mechanical weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their mineral composition, such as through ice wedging or plant and animal activity. Chemical weathering alters the mineral makeup of rocks through oxidation and chemical reactions with water and acids, like those produced by carbon dioxide, plants, and microbes. Over long periods of time, weathering breaks down mountains and produces soil. The rate of weathering depends on climate, with colder climates favoring mechanical weathering and warmer, wetter climates enhancing chemical weathering.
This is a practical plan to fix Australia’s buildings
in a decade. We can act now to halve the energy use
of our buildings, deliver energy freedom to people
and transform our homes and workplaces to provide
greater comfort with lower energy bills.
The vision. The Zero Carbon Australia Buildings Plan is the
first comprehensive, nationwide plan to retrofit Australia’s
buildings. This plan demonstrates how all existing buildings
can reach zero emissions from their operation within ten
years. It sets out how Australia can transform its building
stock to reduce energy bills, generate renewable energy,
add health and comfort to our living spaces, and make our
workplaces more productive.
The rationale. Australia’s existing buildings are not
adequately designed to meet many of the challenges we
face today. Australian houses and workplaces are often
unnecessarily cold in winter, hot in summer, and expensive
to run. We now have the technologies and know-how to
make our buildings far more comfortable, while protecting
us from rising electricity and gas bills.
The science is clear that, in order to reverse climate disruption,
developed nations must begin transitioning their economies
to zero greenhouse gas emissions, starting now. Accordingly,
in June 2010, Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) launched the
ground-breaking Zero Carbon Australia (ZCA) Stationary
Energy Plan that showed how Australia’s electricity could
be supplied by 100% renewable energy sources within 10
years.
A Systematic Review of Renewable Energy Trend.pdfssuser793b4e
This paper systematically and successfully reviewed the renewable energy trend from 2010 to 2023. This review
detailed the difference renewable energy and conclusion was drawn that solar photovoltaic (PV) energy has the
leading trend in power generation growth and innovation. This research work explained in detail the most recent
solar photovoltaic optimization techniques and it was observed from the review that hybridization of intelligent and
non-intelligent maximum power point tracking technique has the best tracking power conversion efficiency. The
advantages and disadvantage of solar PV together with the solar optimization and innovational growth trends were
examined. This research showed that clean and renewable energy sources will continue to grow and the solar energy
industry is expected to experience significant growth and rapid innovation in the next 10 years. From the observed
rapid growth and innovation trend in solar energy, the world will have a very cheap, abundant and clean energy
before 2050.
This document summarizes a study conducted by the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) on the system costs of decarbonizing electricity generation with high shares of nuclear power and renewables. The study models eight scenarios with different technology mixes to achieve a 50g CO2/kWh target by 2050. It finds that a balanced mix of variable renewables, nuclear, and other dispatchable generation results in the lowest system costs. High shares of variable renewables increase costs due to integration challenges, though these costs can be reduced through policies that value reliability and flexibility. The study provides policymakers with insights on cost-effectively achieving deep decarbonization of the electricity sector.
Precincts to Support the Delivery of Zero Energy
This report frames the physical and organisational context for precinct action and identifies potential programs and government solutions that may be applied to better streamline the realisation of precinct-scale action to progress towards zero energy (and carbon) ready residential buildings within both new and existing precincts.
The report was developed based on a literature review and engagement with more than 80 stakeholders from industry, academia and government with the aim of identifying appropriate government action in the form of proposed solutions that may be applicable across Commonwealth, state and territory and/ or local governments.
The report has given focus to opportunities for precincts that are not already considered in the Trajectory to ensure that a wider system response is taken to considering the zero energy (and carbon) ready outcomes being sought.
The WWF report identifies solutions to meet growing global energy demand through 2050 without exceeding a 2-degree Celsius temperature rise. It finds that existing sustainable energy technologies could meet demand if deployed rapidly and at scale. However, urgent action is needed in the next 5 years to set policies driving this transition, as delays will increase costs and risks. Key solutions identified are improving energy efficiency, stopping deforestation, developing renewable technologies concurrently, building infrastructure for flexible fuels, replacing coal with gas in the near-term, and implementing carbon capture and storage. Global cooperation and leadership are imperative to guide investment towards sustainable options.
The document summarizes the Wave Dragon project, which aims to deploy the world's largest wave energy converter off the coast of Wales in 2007. The 7MW Wave Dragon device will be tested for 3-5 years to gain operational experience. It is planned to eventually expand the project into an 77MW wave farm. The Wave Dragon uses two large reflectors to focus waves onto a ramp, where water is stored in a reservoir above sea level before being discharged through hydro turbines to generate electricity. The Welsh government is providing £5 million in funding to support the demonstration project.
Running head CONSTRUCTION OF THE NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY .docxsusanschei
Running head: CONSTRUCTION OF THE NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY
1
Construction of the National Energy Policy
Weltee Wolo
Rasmussen College
Author Note
This paper is being submitted on November 28, 2017 for Jaime Farrow’s
Human Uses of the Environment
G328/EVR3410 course
Construction of the National Energy Policy
In the present day world, non-renewable energy has been heavily utilized as an ultimate source of energy both in for domestic and industrial use. Although the prospecting of energy has proven to be well-organized in the manufacturing of energy, the perpetual utilization of fossil fuels keeps posing a danger to the future generations as well as to the environment. The 2007 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) research well indicated that the continuous emission of Green House Gas by the numerous industries across the globe have increased by a significant degree in the atmosphere. This trend has no doubt posed an imminent threat to the environment since the accumulation of hydro chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in the atmosphere has reached the alarming proportions as compared to the previous research, which was conducted way back in 1996 (Making National Energy Policy, 2017). It is for these worrying symptoms that there dire need for a national energy policy arises to orchestrate the manufacturing and utilization of renewable energy; solar, hydro, thermal as opposed to non-renewable sources of power; which entails oil, coal and natural gas.
How to construct this policy
The National Energy Policy will be concerned with the creating mechanisms to process or rather establish the sources of energy, which are essentially environmentally friendly and which would still be moderate on the gross domestic product (GDP). The best example is displayed by the government of the United Kingdom (UK), which recently proposed the adoption of Photovoltaic innovation to be converting solar energy into electric energy for domestic and industrial usage (Anger, Zannier & Centre for European Policy Studies (Brussels, Belgium), 2017). This initiative has proven to be brilliant idea, which most manufacturing industries in particular must embrace as solar energy is renewable and freely available at each person’s disposal. Above all, this form of energy is overly friendly with the environmental and is not associated with any health threats to the users.
There is every need therefore, for the government to select wind and solar power energy as sources of renewable energy. In the new National Energy Policy, the government is required to exhaustively deliberate upon the effects of perpetual utilization of the non-renewable energy, not just to the environment alone, but also to individual health. The government should work with speed to launch a policy mechanism through the Energy Saving Trust to begin effecting the proposed changes as soon as possible. This mechanism should be designed to accelerate investment in energy technologies that are re ...
Evaluating expected and comparing with observed risks on a large-scale solar ...Turlough Guerin GAICD FGIA
The overwhelming benefits of building solar power plants instead of fossil fuel powered sites for new generation
capacity outweigh the less significant risks, some of which are identified in this study on the construction stage
of a utility-scale solar energy (USSE) project. This project confirmed and clarified the nature of environmental
and community risks to be expected on Australian construction sites. Expected risks from desk top studies and
related planning requirements captured the majority of those risks actually experienced in the field during the
construction phase. The large number of approval conditions (set by the relevant regulatory authorities; state
and local) for the construction stage of the project, are arguably excessive compared with the risk profile of the
project, and the overall positive benefits to the environment, economy and local community. The environmental
and community risks of greatest concern (including dust control, optimising vegetation growth under the
panels, waste management, a lack of common understanding of expectations for local job opportunities), while
planned and eventually managed, could have been more efficiently addressed by further upfront investigations,
and questioning and enhancing the governance processes by the engineering procurement construction (EPC)
entity (or constructor). For example, managing the end-of-life packaging materials (EOLPMs) was a specific
unexpected risk on the project during the construction stage, which can be overcome on future remote location
projects by enhancing the design and execution of project-level contracts and securing partners such as resource
recovery companies or other end users (of EOLPMs) at the earlier, planning stage. Recommendations for
regulators include to reduce approval constraints on new low-emissions electricity developments, particularly at
the state and local government level. These should be considerably less onerous than building new fossil fuel
electricity generation infrastructure. A sharper focus on regulatory red tape reduction will enhance USSE project
adoption.
Tapuwa Dangarembizi- Emerging Tactics in Sustainable Energy Solutions Paving ...Tapuwa Dangarembizi
As we stand at the crossroads of an energy transformation, pursuing sustainable energy represents an opportunity to redefine our relationship with the planet and develop a path toward a more prosperous and sustainable future. The world is grappling with environmental challenges, and the pressing need to reduce carbon emissions has become increasingly important. This is why sustainable energy emerges as a beacon of hope.
NREL is a national laboratory operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC for the US Department of Energy to conduct research and development on renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. NREL works with industry, universities, and state governments to accelerate the commercialization of new technologies through collaboration and linking scientific discovery to product development. The document discusses NREL's work on solar energy technologies including photovoltaics and concentrating solar power, and efforts to advance these technologies and support their deployment and integration into the energy system.
This document discusses Australia's options for renewable energy and efficiency. It contains 5 chapters that examine key considerations for energy policy decisions, policy options to address market barriers for renewables, a methodology to model technology options to predict viability, and the potential of an energy services model to improve efficiency. The introduction emphasizes that establishing sustainable renewable policies requires considering environmental, social and economic factors of all energy generation given its importance and externalities.
CPI-International Energy Unit (IEU) is a subsidiary of CP International Group dedicated to introducing next generation renewable energy technologies and sustainability solutions. IEU focuses on strategic areas like solar energy, waste-to-energy, and environmental sustainability. Key technologies include a hybrid solar PV-thermal collector and an advanced thermal process for converting waste to energy without combustion. IEU provides turnkey solutions and has investment opportunities in solar and waste-to-energy projects in MENA, with estimated total investments of $5 billion by 2030 generating annual net profits of $3.8 billion.
This document summarizes the work of Tecnalia, a Spanish applied research center. It focuses on Tecnalia's work in developing marine energy technologies, including offshore wind, wave, and tidal energy. Some key points:
- Tecnalia has over 1,500 experts working across 7 divisions to develop innovative technological solutions and generate business opportunities for companies.
- In marine energy specifically, Tecnalia has tested a full-scale wave energy device, participated in 10 European projects, and helped define Spain's marine energy strategy.
- They provide expertise in areas like floating offshore wind platforms, large wind turbine generators, and wave and tidal energy converter design.
- An example project
The Role of Renewables in the Australian Power Industry Past, Present and FutureJoannePatroni
This document discusses the past, present, and future of renewable energy in Australia. In the past, renewable energy contributed a small portion of Australia's electricity. Currently, solar PV is receiving the most investment and government policies are stimulating renewable demand. However, for renewables to substantially increase their contribution to Australia's electricity mix in the future, issues like high costs will need to be addressed through increased funding for research and development into technologies like geothermal, biomass, and wind energy.
Marine Power Systems (MPS) has published a report outlining the potential for wave power to contribute to 10% of global electricity demand by 2050.
The report titled Making Wave Power Work provides an analysis of the economic and environmental potential that wave power offers both the UK and the rest of the world.
It calls on industry and trade bodies to join up their communications around the 10% target, and businesses and governments to ramp up steady financial support and policy stability. (Source: http://tidalenergytoday.com/2017/06/28/mps-calls-for-10-wave-energy-target-by-2050/)
Sustainability is a key driver of many developments world-wide,
and quite notably for power systems, t, thanks to the December
2015 Paris Agreement on climate protection with its actionable
worldwide consensus and the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in September 2015.
CIGRE, as the ‘global expert community for electric power
systems’, must and wants to support is engaged in supporting
the SDGs, the Paris Agreement, and sustainability in general, and
pursues sustainable electricity for all.
This Reference Paper describes how CIGRE contributes
to global sustainability and the SDGs, partly by adhering
to sustainable organizational practices itself, but even more
importantly by supporting many SDGs through its global work
related to energy, emissions, and climate change. This paper thus
lays the foundation to focus CIGRE’s work more systematically
on sustainability; and for the Technical Council to include
further aspects of sustainability in the next strategic plan on
which CIGRE’s work should focus.
This document outlines a presentation about accelerating the development of renewable energy irrigation systems in Nigeria. It discusses Nigeria's potential for solar and wind energy given the climate. A hybrid solar-wind power technology is proposed for powering irrigation pumps on farms. The current state of renewable energy and irrigation projects in Nigeria is described, along with constraints and proposed strategies to increase renewable energy development. The impacts would include increased income, quality of life, and job efficiency for farmers. The conclusion is that Nigeria has good solar and wind resources that could be leveraged to power irrigation and support agriculture, which is currently highly dependent on rainfall.
Over the past 15 years, Australia’s renewable energy market has continued to attract massive interest from
Developers, Contractors, manufacturers, governments and local and international investors. This reflects global
energy trends driven by factors such as a push for diversification of energy sources and asset classes,
government incentives for clean energy technology developments and, importantly, the decreasing cost of
electricity from renewable energy sources.
The renewable energy industry in Australia is well-established and mature for some technologies (eg wind,
rooftop solar PV), developing in others (eg utility scale solar PV, solar thermal/CSP and hybrid solar) and at
commercialisation stage in others (eg geothermal, wave).
At this time of increasing market interest and development, it is relevant to consider key issues and market
trends in the construction, operation and regulatory aspects of projects, and critical bankability considerations
relating to each of these issues. While this paper focuses on issues that are of most interest to project Sponsors
and Lenders, many of these considerations are equally relevant to Contractors. This paper considers these
issues in the context of utility scale solar and wind projects in Australia.
Part One: The Ocean Power Project Proposal: Design and Build – A Scientific and Engineering Feasibility Study: 21st Century NRE Technology: The World’s 1st RR-NEG VHHD FPD Ocean Power Technology -
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This Project Proposal is a Two-Part Project Proposal: Part 1 – “The Design & Build Project Proposal and The Scientific & Engineering Feasibility Study on World’s 1st Ocean Power Plant: The RR-NEG VHHD FPD Power Plant Technology”; & with Enclosed Cost Proposal Part 2 – “The Win-Win Ocean Power Plant Financial Proposal 3-1 Project.”
This is the first macro-win-win Ocean Power Plant Economics/Market Introduction of both Project Proposal: “Design and Build; & A Scientific, Engineering Feasibility Studies: A 3-in-1 RR-NEG VHHD FPD Ocean Power Plant” on the subject, under the Directive on The Breakthrough Renewable Energy Alternative to apply in the Philippine Power Setting, this Ocean Energy based Sustainable Power Performance of Industrial, Residential, Commercial Buildings & Facilities for Quality Operations & Engineering Maintenance – is the key primary step to RESTORE the Earth Energy Balance System w/ Global Green Alterative to Safest & Cheapest Energy. The eye-opener to green growth agenda of nations (UN) that will resolve ‘no “one-size-fits-all” prescription’ in natural Green Energy Alternative in response to Sustainable Development Knowledge & Application Platform in the Renewable Energy Requirement in the Philippines & Asia, Europe & USA – to address w/ full resolve by each nation’s responsible engagement & constructive renewable energy accountability today’s Earth’s Energy Off Balance condition & this Climate Change Issue @ the root – given a timeline of concerted commitment by unified human efforts of constructive understanding & common development aspirations [for better human life] of nations & of every human being to live on Earth @ peace w. Nature & not to survive, to eliminate world poverty: to live in True Global Peace w/ GOD above all.
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2. ENERGY
As the IEA has shown in its research, solar energy is now a serious global
player for providing the world’s energy. Australia has one of the world’s
best solar energy resource, especially suited for concentrating solar thermal
power plants, which can dispatch electricity when it is needed. The Zero
Carbon Australia Plan is based on up-to-date and sound information and
provides quality insights on how a country well-endowed in renewable
resources can transition to a solar and wind economy.
CédriC PhilibErt
rEnEwablE EnErgy diviSion
intErnational EnErgy agEnCy
With our natural advantage Australia can and should be positioning itself as
a global renewable super power for future prosperity. This report will help
shift the climate debate to focus on energy, security, affordability, export and
of course opportunity. Beyond Zero Emissions offers a new and invigorating
message that is much needed.
robin battErham
KErnot ProfESSor of EnginEEring, univErSity of mElbournE
PrESidEnt, auStralian aCadEmy of tEChnologiCal SCiEnCES and EnginEEring
formErly ChiEf SCiEntiSt of auStralia
The Zero Carbon Australia 2020 plan shows that it is technically feasible and
affordable to replace all fossil fuel electricity with 100% renewable energy
given the willpower and commitment to do so. This is a cutting-edge science-
based plan that should be read by every energy decision maker and politician
in Australia.
marK Z. JaCobSon
ProfESSor of Civil and EnvironmEntal EnginEEring
ProfESSor by CourtESy of EnErgy rESourCES EnginEEring
dirECtor, atmoSPhErE/EnErgy Program
Stanford univErSity, uSa
ISBN 978-0-9808258-0-0
Published by the
Melbourne Energy Institute
University of Melbourne, July 2010
9 780980 825800 www.energy.unimelb.edu.au
3. The management of BrightSource Energy have had a long and extensive
involvement in the solar thermal industry. At BrightSource's predecessor, Luz, they
designed, developed, built and operated the nine SEGS parabolic trough plants in
California that still operate today. Built in the 1980's, these plants were the best that
could be built with the available technology at the time and certainly proved beyond
any doubt that one could capture the sun's energy and convert it into steam for large
scale electricity generation on a scale never before contemplated.
But, there were limits to this technology which resulted in low efficiencies and
capacity factors, and high capital costs. Our team at BrightSource has now
completely re-engineered the whole approach to solar thermal, utilising a centralised
tower to effect a direct solar to steam design. By using flat glass mirrors that track
the sun all day and through the seasons, our tower plants generate steam at 550˚C
and higher, allowing us to use standard Rankine cycle generation power blocks that
are dry cooled. With far greater efficiencies, higher capacity factors, lower capital
costs and the ability to operate the plant in hybrid mode and/or with storage, the
BrightSource Luz Power Tower is the proven technology of today and well into the
future for delivering firm, renewable power.
I certainly encourage and endorse the need for a holistic plan being developed for
our generation portfolio in Australia going forward – one that properly takes into
consideration our targets and desire to substantially increase the proportion of renewable
generation capacity. The plan requires careful consideration of our "as is" situation, the
desired "to be" at future dates such as 2020 and beyond, and a migration plan that will
transform our generation portfolio over time to meet our renewable targets and achieve
security of supply. Solar thermal power, as a firm, dispatchable power generation
source, will be an integral and significant component of this plan and its deployment.
— andrEw dyEr, dirECtor, brightSourCE EnErgy auStralia
4. | i ZCa2020 Stationary Energy Plan
As the IEA has shown in its research, solar energy is now a serious global player
for providing the world’s energy. Australia has one of the world’s best solar energy
resource, especially suited for concentrating solar thermal power plants, which can
dispatch electricity when it is needed. The Zero Carbon Australia Plan is based on
up-to-date and sound information and provides quality insights on how a country
well-endowed in renewable resources can transition to a solar and wind economy.
— CédriC PhilibErt
rEnEwablE EnErgy diviSion, intErnational EnErgy agEnCy
With our natural advantage Australia can and should be positioning itself as a global
renewable Super Power for future prosperity. This report will help shift the climate
debate to focus on energy; security; affordability; export and of course opportunity.
Beyond Zero Emissions offers a new and invigorating message that is much needed.
— ProfESSor robin battErham
KErnot ProfESSor of EnginEEring, univErSity of mElbournE
PrESidEnt, auStralian aCadEmy of tEChnologiCal SCiEnCES and EnginEEring
formErly ChiEf SCiEntiSt of auStralia
The Zero Carbon Australia 2020 plan shows that it is technically feasible and
affordable to replace all fossil fuel electricity with 100% renewable energy given the
willpower and commitment to do so. This is a cutting-edge science-based plan that
should be read by every energy decision maker and politician in Australia.
— marK Z. JaCobSon
ProfESSor of Civil and EnvironmEntal EnginEEring
ProfESSor by CourtESy of EnErgy rESourCES EnginEEring
dirECtor, atmoSPhErE/EnErgy Program,
Stanford univErSity, uSa
No doubt improved technologies for tapping usable energy from the sun, the
winds, the tides, and the hot core of our planet will emerge as time goes by.
But this report shows clearly that the solutions available now are, with our small
population and enormous landmass, sufficient for Australia to move forward
very quickly to tap renewable energy sources and minimize greenhouse gas
emissions. We have the resources. We need the will.
— PEtEr dohErty
nobEl laurEatE, SChool of mEdiCinE, univErSity of mElbournE
This is an ambitious, technically feasible plan that should be looked at seriously.
— tim flannEry
ProfESSor faCulty of SCiEnCE, maCquariE univErSity
auStralian of thE yEar 2007
100 % renewable energy with zero emissions is achievable in Australia in about
a decade if politics takes concerted actions… Moreover, Australia can become the
initiator for a serious attempt to shift the world to a solar economy. This is the
only promising strategy for climate protection and would provide societies around
the world with solutions for climate protection, economic development, poverty
reduction and conflict resolution. We need action now!
— hanS-JoSEf fEll
mEmbEr of thE gErman ParliamEnt allianCE 90
thE grEEnS SPoKESman for EnErgy
5. | ii ZCa2020 Stationary Energy Plan
To achieve a safe climate future we need an urgent, large-scale transition. The work
of Beyond Zero Emissions shows that the technical transition is affordable and
achievable. Now we need a social and political transition to get behind it.
— ProfESSor CarmEn lawrEnCE
SChool of PSyChology, univErSity of wEStErn auStralia
formEr PrEmiEr of wEStErn auStralia
Over the past few decades the community in general and all sides of politics have
come to accept the significance of the threat that greenhouse gas emissions from
fossil fuel use has given rise to. Serious concrete action on changing our energy mix
is all too slow in coming.
One of the challenges that those of us promoting a renewable energy future face,
is that in the community and amongst decision makers, whilst there is widespread
support for the idea of the renewable energy solutions, there is a lack of information
on their level of technical and commercial maturity and their ability to deliver in
short time frames. This is the information gap that the Beyond Zero Emissions
study helps to fill in a very significant way.
The ZCA report analyses one particular scenario of renewable energy technology
choice based on available solutions, in considerable depth. It successfully shows in
detail that 100% renewable energy is both technically possible and economically
affordable. Clearly other renewable energy technology scenarios are also possible,
that only serves to strengthen the overall conclusion about viability. The group is to
be congratulated for their efforts.
— aSSoCiatE ProfESSor KEith lovEgrovE
high tEmPEraturE Solar thErmal grouP,
auStralian national univErSity
The chips are down - there is no longer any doubt about our need to rapidly
transition to a zero emission economy. The fate of Australia and the world
depend on it. The Zero Carbon Australia strategy being launched by Beyond
Zero Emissions provides the roadmap to the solutions. Let’s hope it is adopted by
responsible governments everywhere.
— ProfESSor ovE hoEgh-goldbErg
dirECtor, global ChangE inStitutE, thE univErSity of quEEnSland
“This is a bold and ground-breaking piece of work which should be a wake-up call
to all those in government and industry who refuse to see beyond coal.
This is a very exciting report. It has academic rigour; it has also the hope of a
generation and it has thousands of jobs waiting to happen.
We can and must aim to power Australia with 100% renewable energy as soon as
possible if we are to truly tackle the climate crisis - and the great news is, that will
bring huge benefits to us all, cleaning the air and creating jobs and investment from
the suburbs to the farmlands.
This Zero Carbon Australia plan is an extremely valuable contribution which all in
the parliament should be looking at very seriously”
— ChriStinE milnE
SEnator for taSmania
“It’s not the five per cent cut project or the 20 per cent cut project with a bunch of
unachievable caveats. It’s a zero carbon project and I think people actually want
to be told a narrative, a story which is ambitious, which is aspirational, but also
practical and I think that is what this project is about.”
— niCK XEnoPhon
SEnator for South auStralia
6. | iii ZCa2020 Stationary Energy Plan
It is difficult to imagine the Zero Carbon Australia plan being adopted in the context
of Australia’s current political and commercial culture and power cost structure.
However, as an examination of the technical feasibility of achieving its goals as it
seeks to shift this culture, it offers an interesting challenge for the imagination of
policymakers and power suppliers feeling their way in to an uncertain future.
— KEith orChiSon, dirECtor, Coolibah Pty ltd
formEr managing dirECtor, ElECtriCity SuPPly aSSoCiation of auStralia
Every nation in the world should make a plan like this. If one can get a 100%
renewable, zero carbon electricity system by investing 3% of GDP (and 10% of
gross investment) for ten years, there is no good reason not to do it. Except, maybe,
the straitjacket of old ways of thinking and doing.
This plan lays out a high solar-wind renewable future and then does more. It looks
carefully at the materials requirements of such a future, an aspect of the matter too
often left unaddressed.
Australia could be the first large economy to show the way.
— John o. blaCKburn
ProfESSor EmErituS of EConomiCS,
duKE univErSity, uSa
I strongly endorse the broad concept of such a solar and wind plan and applaud the
work of the University of Melbourne and Beyond Zero Emissions. Our own work
underway to calculate the feasibility of a 100% solar - wind plan for the United
States has so far had the aim of testing technical feasibility, and the match seems to
be 99-100%. We have considered the biomass backup options as well for CST plants
but increased thermal storage also seems to work for a 100% solar - wind system
for the USA. I have some differences in the discussion of CST technology used as
an example, but the study is at an initial stage. The advent of such a comprehensive
study in Australia will assist recognition of our own work directed to the USA case,
and speed the market development of the CST and wind technologies to supply
economical solar energy both day and night.
— dr david millS
foundEr and PaSt CEo
Solar thErmal PowEr ComPany auSra
Wind Power is now a serious player in international energy. Installing 8,000
megawatt-class turbines along with smaller wind turbines and other renewables
where appropriate is achievable at a price the community can afford. Direct drive
turbines such as the Enercon turbines are very suitable for a modern electricity grid
where wind will be relied upon for a large proportion of overall electricity demand.
— david wood
EnmaX/SChuliCh ProfESSor of rEnEwablE EnErgy
dEPartmEnt of mEChaniCal and manufaCturing EnginEEring
univErSity of Calgary, Canada
That Australia enjoys an abundance of renewable energy resources is beyond question.
The Zero Carbon Australia 2020 plan demonstrates that it is both technically feasible
and economically affordable for Australia to realise the benefit of these resources and
transition to a 100% renewable energy future. Australian politicians and decision makers
with the vision and commitment to embrace this new path have the opportunity to play
an important role in leading Australia to a sustainable low carbon future.
— Sharon maSChEr, aSSoCiatE ProfESSor, CEntrE for mining,
EnErgy and rESourCES law univErSity of wEStErn auStralia
7. For decades, those opposing the transition to clean energy have claimed that it is
not technically feasible. This report puts that argument convincingly to bed. There is
no longer an excuse for inaction. Starting the transition now is our responsibility to
future generations.
— ProfESSor ian lowE
PrESidEnt of thE auStralian ConSErvation foundation
EmErituS ProfESSor griffith univErSity
Beyond Zero Emissions have been in my building, Kindness House, for five years.
The dedication of this remarkable team of individuals is astonishing. Most of all, I am
impressed by their relentless pursuit of the truth, wherever it may lead. They have
built their strategies cautiously, never letting the enthusiasm distract them from the
goal of getting the right answers by asking the right questions.
They are a welcoming organization, drawing experts from a variety of disciplines,
methodically searching for practical solutions to the challenges of reducing our
massive carbon footprint. I am personally delighted to see the tens of thousands of
hours they have invested in this important project, never once complaining about the
lack of financial resources at their disposal. They have focussed their attention heavily
on the carbon costs of stationary power, transport and building. I look forward to the
time when they devote their formidable intellect and energy to the Livestock industry,
where so much of our carbon share is squandered and emissions ignored. Beyond
Zero Emissions is one organization I am proud to say I helped to incubate.
I urge every serious institution to listen to them attentively. These are serious people
for serious times. — PhiliP wollEn oam
auStralian of thE yEar viCtoria 2007
Australians are capable of rapid change when the historical circumstances call for it.
Indeed, we pride ourselves on being a resourceful people. The Beyond Zero Emissions
team show how inventive and resourceful we can be. Their plan for a transition to
100% renewables is a powerful and cogent response to those who claim it can’t be
done. The reception this report receives will be a sign of how much Australians believe
in their future and how much they take refuge in the thinking of the past.
— ClivE hamilton
ProfESSor of PubliC EthiCS and
author of rEquiEm for a SPECiES
The Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan is a provocative and timely
contribution to the climate change debate, and it deserves attention both here
and abroad. The Plan demolishes a pile of conventional wisdom that Australian
policymakers still seem unable to get past. The sorry history of Australian climate
policy procrastination is littered with polluter-friendly analyses conducted by
economic hired guns. Their work has been used to argue against action, or for
illusory schemes that price carbon without reducing the greenhouse pollution
billowing from Australian smokestacks and tailpipes. The effect has been to
constrain debate and obscure from our view a very different vision—a rapid switch
from fossil to renewable energy that makes economic and environmental sense. By
highlighting one of many pathways to achieving that vision, the ZCA report sheds
light where it is desperately needed.
— dr guy PEarSE
rESEarCh fEllow, global ChangE inStitutE, univErSity of quEEnSland
author of high & dry and quarry viSion
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I get to work with people all over the world in the fight against global warming, a fight
growing increasingly desperate as temperatures climb and rainfall patterns shift. Since
Australia leads the world in per capita emissions, it makes sense that its transition
planners would be thinking big. This transition obviously won’t be easy or simple or
cost-free, but given the alternatives it’s very nice to know it’s technically feasible!
— bill mCKibbEn
SCholar in rESidEnCE at middlEbury CollEgE, author and foundEr 350.org
This is exactly the type of initiative that we, the solar power industry, needs
to propel our technology into the energy markets of Australia. SolarReserve’s
concentrated solar power towers with molten salt storage are the most reliable,
stable form of clean, renewable energy, which is exactly what’s needed to achieve
the safe climate future proposed in BZE’s Zero Carbon Australia roadmap.
SolarReserve’s solar thermal technology with molten salt storage; proven at Solar
Two, the US Department of Energy’s 10 MW pilot plant that operated for over 3
years in the 1990’s, will not only aid in meeting Australia’s renewable energy and
carbon reduction objectives, but also have significant economic benefits, bringing
green jobs and cutting edge technology.
Solar Reserve is willing, ready and able to deploy our molten salt power towers and
fully supports the Zero Carbon Australia project.
— tom gEorgiS
viCE PrESidEnt, SolarrESErvE
The twin threats of peak oil and climate change are now real and escalating rapidly.
They demand a radical re-think of our approach to energy, ending our fossil-fuel
dependence and moving to sustainable solutions before oil scarcity and climate
change impact cut off our options - and it has to happen far faster than our leaders
are prepared to acknowledge.
Zero Carbon Australia 2020 is exactly the type of positive, rigorous technical
analysis that is urgently needed to chart our path to a sustainable future - and
convince Australia that there are far better alternatives to the complacent
assumption that our high-carbon lifestyle can continue ad infinitum.
— ian dunloP
formEr CEo, auStralian inStitutE of ComPany dirECtorS
formEr EXECutivE dirECtor of thE auStralian Coal aSSoCiation
Renewable energy is the only way to go in the future. Enercon wind
energy converters are designed to the newest standards to integrate with
the modern high flexibility demands of electricity grids, providing sustainable
reliable power to keep the wheels of daily life, household and industry turning.
The Zero Carbon Plan outlines a technically achievable plan for generating all of
Australia’s energy from the wind and the sun. It can be a realistic goal if Australia
gets immediately seriously committed with decision making from industry and
government. We hope that its recommendations are taken up so that Australia can
also be a player in the renewable energy economy that is already booming around
the world.
— EnErCon gmbh
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Success in restoring a safe climate depends on transforming the global economy by
2020. Every nation and every economy needs to act. The Beyond Zero Emissions
group shows in their Zero Carbon Australia 2020 report how this can be done for
Australia. The report charts a practical path—using only commercially available
technology—to a zero emissions stationary energy sector. Let’s hope that, very soon,
every country has such a plan.
— lEStEr r. brown, PrESidEnt of Earth PoliCy inStitutE
author of Plan b 4.0: mobiliZing to SavE CiviliSation
As a company involved in the development of solar plants all over the world, at
Torresol Energy we support the Zero Carbon Australia Plan that sets the path for a
future with clean, renewable energy.
Australia is one of the areas with better solar radiation and forms part of
the international ‘sun belt’. Besides, the country has excellent conditions for
profiting from that solar radiation: large low-populated areas to build the plants
and an industry that can support the technological development in the solar
generation sector. In that sense, each of Torresol Energy’s new projects introduces
technologically advanced improvements to make Concentrated Solar Energy a
manageable, economically competitive option and a real, viable, ecological and
sustainable alternative to traditional energy sources.
Torresol Energy has three plants currently under construction. Among them,
Gemasolar, with an innovative technology of central tower with molten salt receiver
and thermal storage system, is the first commercial plant in the world of its
kind. Due to this, the project has achieved considerable importance in the field of
renewable energies as it opens the path to a new solar thermal power generation.
Today, all of the analyses that have been carried out either by ourselves or by major
international institutions show that tower plants with thermal storage is the type of
technology that will be capable of generating reliable, manageable and renewable
energy at the lowest costs. Therefore Australia could adapt this kind of technology
in its renewable energy development plan that will allow the country to conserve
the environment for future generations with a reliable energy source through utility
scale baseload CSP plants.
— Santiago ariaS
ChiEf infraStruCturE offiCEr,
torrESol EnErgy
From the other side of the globe Protermosolar fully shares the vision of the realistic
and feasible Zero Carbon Australia Plan. Spain is currently the country with the
most intensive deployment of CST plants and their contribution to the grid stability
and to the dispatchability of power supply has been fully demonstrated. Molten
salt storage systems have been implemented in many Spanish plants providing
predictable and reliable operation after sunset. Thus CST technologies could be
considered as a real alternative to cover even the base load requirements of the
electricity system.
Australia must profit from its high solar resource, the sooner the better. An effective
boost to CST and to the other renewable technologies - as presented in this plan –
will not only go in the right direction in terms of the transition to a new energy mix
but it will also result in an excellent business for the Australian economy.
— dr. luiS CrESPo
gEnEral-SECrEtary ProtErmoSolar
SPaniSh aSSoCiation of CSt induStriES
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australian Sustainable Energy
Zero Carbon Australia
Stationary Energy Plan
> a ten year roadmap for 100% renewable energy
> baseload energy supplied by renewable sources
> affordable at $8 per household per week
L E Ad AUT ho RS
matthew wright — Executive director, Beyond Zero Emissions
Patrick hearps — University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne Energy Research Institute
Beyond Zero Emissions
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australian Sustainable Energy
Zero Carbon Australia
Stationary Energy Plan
lead authors Dominic Eales Patrick Hearps dr merryn redenbach
BEng, Pgdip (Elec), BEng (Chem), Prof mike Sandiford
Matthew Wright
Swiss Federal Institute of formerly ExxonMobil
Executive director, warwick wright
Technology James Hutchison
Beyond Zero Emissions
Tim Forcey BSc (Physics), MEnv, major Supporters
Patrick Hearps
BEng (Chem), Lehigh Analyst, AEMo
University of Melbourne winsome Constance
Energy Consultant Richard Keech Kindness trust
Concept Trent Hawkins MEng (Elec), formerly
donkey wheel foundation
Mark Ogge BEng (Mech) RAAF Engineering
director, Beyond Zero Climate Positive
Nina Muhleisen Jim Lambert
Emissions BEng (Mech), RMIT BEng, MEngSc, Phd (Elec) Climate Emergency
network
Anne O’Brian Eytan Lenko
beyond Zero BSc (hons), BEng, BSc, dr gavin wright
Emissions University of Sydney formerly BP graeme wood
researchers Miwa Tominaga Dylan McConnell derek bolton
Derek Bolton BEng (Elec), MSc (Ren En) BEng (Chem)
MA, MSc (Maths), Stephen whateley
Kevin Yeh Ben Robotham
oxford University t10 alliance
BEng (Energy Systems), MChem (Physics),
Pablo Brait formerly ANU Solar Phd Candidate dan Cass and Co.
BEng (Env), Monash Thermal Group Matthew Sullivan
James Bramwell Adrian Young BEng, BSc, MEng (Energy) graphic design
BEng (Mech), ANU markmaking.com.au
Rob Campbell university technical Support bindarri.com.au
MEng, RMIT of melbourne Sinclair Knight merz
ammon beyerle
Kevin Casey researchers Jack actuarial Consulting
Scott bilby
BEng (Elec), UNSW, Reuben Finighan (JaC)
formerly Ericsson BSc/BA, dvize Creative
Expert review – adj Prof
Chris Clement Winner National Energy alan Pears am, rmit Sandy Chansiri
MSc (Energy Tech), Essay Competition 2008
genevieve Engelhardt
BEng, Wind Engineer Paul Fleckney Editors
hive Studio
Vernon Crock BSc (Chem) andrew Campbell-fraser
luke hodge
BApp Sc Naomi Francis Jonathan daly
BEng (Env) heidi lee
Richard Denby dr roger dargaville
BArch, deakin Chloe Hanson-Boyd glenn todd
andrew longmire
Andy Dinning BEng (Chem) Sharon wong
dr adam lucas
BEng (Elec), Rob Harrington
Transmission Engineer, SKM BEng (Biomed) Elena mcmaster
Rebecca Dunn Jane morton
BEng (Solar), Phd Candidate,
ANU Solar Thermal Group
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foreword
Twenty-eight billion is a big number. Measured in tonnes it always reduces with large-scale rollout. The 2003 US-
is a very heavy load. This figure is the amount of sediment based Sargent & Lundy report anticipated solar thermal
eroded each year from all our mountains and carried by all electricity costs would reach parity with coal fired power
our rivers to all our seas. And it is the amount of carbon once 8.7 GW of capacity was installed – just a bit under
dioxide (Co2) we pump into the atmosphere each year from Victoria’s stationary energy capacity today.
burning fossil fuels globally – enough to cover Australia in
So far, there has not even been modest stimulus for solar
a blanket two metres thick. In dollars, it is just a little more
thermal power. The Global Financial Crisis is partly to
than the extra annual investment needed to reconfigure
blame, but political will is the resource in shortest supply.
Australia’s stationary energy system to have zero emissions
The BP deepwater horizon oil spill may have changed that.
in just 10 years time.
So what if we were to try to build a 100% renewable energy
Each year the 28 billion tonnes of Co2 we make induces
system to power the Australian economy in just 10 years?
heating. The oceans are now heating at the phenomenal
how could we possibly do that, and what would it cost?
rate of 300 trillion watts. In frighteningly human terms that
is equivalent to detonating five hiroshima sized A-bombs That is the challenge outlined in Australian Sustainable
every second, every day of every year. Energy – Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan.
To make 28 billion tonnes of Co2 we dig 7 billion tonnes Zero Carbon Australia outlines a coherent and thoroughly
of coal and suck countless gallons of oil and gas from the researched blueprint showing how 100% renewable energy
ground. In total we already excavate more rock from the is achievable using technologies that are commercially
Earth than nature does. With peak oil rapidly approaching, if available today: wind power and concentrating solar thermal
not passed, BP’s deepwater horizon catastrophe attests to with molten salt storage. It goes through the options, costs
the huge risks entailed in maintaining production. and benefits, confirming that a 10 year transformation of the
stationary energy sector is achievable and affordable. This
The rate we consume energy to emit that Co2 is 16 trillion
will also add huge stimulus to the new green economy and
watts. That is already about 1/3 of the energy released by
create jobs.
plate tectonics - the process that pushes continents around
the globe over geological time making mountains and Zero Carbon Australia demonstrates that both cost and
earthquakes as it goes. on current growth trajectories we variability can be readily addressed, and exposes as myth
are set to surpass this amount of energy by 2060. the frequent argument that we need coal, gas or nuclear
to provide baseload electricity. This is achieved by first
Each year we are adding a bit under 1% to the atmospheric
smoothing power output across the grid via geographically
Co2 load, enhancing the greenhouse effect by a small
dispersed production, and secondly providing dispatchable
fraction of a percent. By trapping just a tiny extra fraction
“back up” power from the molten salt storage at solar
of the incoming solar energy, we are heating not only the
thermal power plants. our nation continent, stretching
atmosphere, but also the oceans and land.
across climate and time zones, appears ready made for this.
Such numbers give a very real sense that we humans are
Zero Carbon Australia provides a big vision - Australia as a
now operating as a geological change agent. But the scary
renewable energy powerhouse. But 28 billion tonnes of Co2
thing is we have only just begun. Energy use is increasing
is a big load, and getting bigger. Therefore a big vision for
exponentially, doubling every 34 years so that it will increase
an alternative energy system is precisely what is needed.
by 800% in a century. Curtailing energy growth will not be
easy with 2 billion people already in energy poverty and 2 Zero Carbon Australia is an extraordinary and pragmatic
billion more added to the human number by mid century. roadmap to a new and more sustainable energy system
in Australia, and ultimately our region. I recommend it to
So how will we cater for our future energy needs?
all who are truly interested in securing Australia’s energy
one answer stares us in the face. Effectively converting future.
about 0.06% of the solar energy that hits the land would
meet the entire global energy demand.
mike Sandiford
But aren’t there problems with renewable energy? Isn’t it
too expensive and unreliable? After all, the wind doesn’t Professor of Geology
blow all the time and the sun doesn’t shine at night. director, Melbourne Energy Institute
University of Melbourne
Currently, advanced solar thermal power with molten salt
storage, capable of producing power on demand day or June 2010
night, is about four times more expensive than the cheapest
coal fired power plants. But the cost of new technologies
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Contents
foreword ix
Executive Summary xv
Part 1 introduction and overview 1
1.1 why Zero Emissions? 2
1.2 why ten years? 3
1.3 guiding Principles, assumptions and Project methodology 4
1.4 Summary of technology Choices 5
1.5 the ZCa2020 Project and the Stationary Energy Plan 5
1.6 Structure of the Stationary Energy Plan report 6
1.7 the ZCa2020 working group 6
1.7.1 the future of ZCa2020 6
footnotes 7
references 7
Part 2 designing the ZCa2020 Stationary Energy Plan Supply System 9
2.1 overview of the ZCa2020 Stationary Energy Plan Supply System 10
2.2 analysis of Current australian Emissions and Energy-use trends 11
2.2.1 australian greenhouse gas Emissions 11
2.2.2 Current australian Energy Consumption 11
2.3 australian Energy demand in 2020 under the Plan 13
2.3.1 Energy Efficiency measures Employed to reduce overall Energy demand 15
2.3.2 buildings: Energy Efficiency and retrofitting 15
2.3.3 transport Electrification and mode Shift to Public transport 16
2.3.4 industrial Energy reductions 19
2.4 Proposed Pattern of demand under the ZCa2020 Plan 20
2.4.1 Seasonal variation and Shift of demand from a Summer Peak 20
2.4.2 baseload and Peaking under Current Electricity Supply 21
2.4.3 flattening Electricity demand Peaks 22
2.5 Choosing feasible, Cost Effective Zero-Emissions Solutions 23
2.5.1 australia’s Solar resource 23
2.5.2 Concentrating Solar thermal Power—the most Suitable large-Scale Solar
technology 23
2.5.3 Smaller-Scale Solar technologies 28
2.5.4 wind Power 29
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2.5.5 biomass 32
2.5.6 hydroelectric Power—meeting Peak Electricity demand and Energy Storage 33
2.5.7 non-commercial technologies 34
2.5.8 lifecycle Emissions of Energy technologies 34
references 38
Part 3 australia’s 100% renewable energy supply 43
3.1 Concentrating Solar Power with Storage — 24 hour dispatchable power 45
3.1.1 which CSt power tower technologies? 47
3.1.2 technical specifications and description of CSt plant design 48
3.1.3 Scaling up of CSt 53
3.1.4 Choosing geographically diverse sites for CSt 55
3.1.5 Sizing Capacity for winter minimum 55
3.1.6 installation timeline 57
3.1.7 land use for Solar thermal Sites 57
3.1.8 CSt water consumption 60
3.1.9 CSt cost 61
3.2 wind: Cheap, Clean and technologically advanced 62
3.2.1 wind Power requirements 62
3.2.2 Siting for geographical diversity and winter Peak demand 63
3.2.3 installation timeline and resource requirements 65
3.2.4 managing wind variability by means of integration with CSt with storage 65
3.2.5 wind surpluses at high penetration levels 66
3.2.6 Cost of wind turbines 66
3.3 modelling of the ZCa2020 renewable Electricity grid 68
3.4 other renewable energy sources for energy security backup 68
3.4.1 hydroelectric power to address supply peaks and store energy 68
3.4.2 biomass — Co-firing with CSt plants 69
3.4.3 biogas for industrial methane supply 70
3.5 industrial Processes 71
3.5.1 Electrification of heating loads 71
3.5.2 Case-study: Conversion of industrial facility to solar thermal 72
3.5.3 Zero-emissions steel smelting 73
references 75
Part 4 modelling of ZCa2020 renewable energy supply 79
4.1 the ZCa2020 grid model 80
4.2 detailed overview of the ZCa2020 grid model 81
4.2.1 introduction 81
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4.2.2 Proposed generating mix and demand 81
4.2.3 method and Characteristics of the model 82
4.2.4 Examples of model behaviour for Summer and winter Periods 82
4.3 high level modelling results 84
4.4 Conclusions 86
4.4.1 limitations and future work 86
Part 5 grid and load management—Creation of a national grid 87
5.1 upgrading the grid 89
5.1.1 grid extension—connecting renewable energy plants into the grid 91
5.1.2 Connecting nEm, SwiS and nwiS to form a national grid 91
5.1.3 increasing reinforcement and resilience within the existing grid 92
5.2 Control of Supply and demand 93
5.2.1 minimising Peak demand 93
5.2.2 Supply Side management 95
5.2.3 demand Side management 95
5.2.4 Examples of Scale 95
references 96
Part 6 resourcing the transition — implementation 97
6.1 implementation timeline 98
6.1.1 wind Power timeline 99
6.1.2 Solar thermal (CSt) Power timeline 99
6.1.3 transmission installations 99
6.2 material resources 100
6.2.1 CSt — Concrete, Steel and glass 100
6.2.2 wind — Concrete and Steel 101
6.2.3 transmission lines — Concrete, Steel and aluminium 101
6.2.4 total Concrete, Steel and glass 102
6.3 Emissions resulting from Construction 103
6.3.1 CSt related Emissions 103
6.3.2 wind related Emissions 103
6.3.3 transmission infrastructure 104
6.3.4 Combined total 104
6.4 manufacturing 105
6.4.1 CSt manufacturing Capacity 105
6.4.2 wind manufacturing Capacity 106
6.5 Jobs 108
6.5.1 Current Employment in Stationary Energy Production 109
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6.5.2 Jobs in Solar 109
6.5.3 Jobs in wind 109
6.5.4 Jobs in new transmission lines 110
6.5.5 Jobs in biomass 110
6.5.6 ramp-up and Comparison with Current Employment 110
6.6 Conclusion 111
footnotes 112
references 112
Part 7 Economic Comparisons 115
7.1 Summary of Economic findings 116
7.2 Economic Comparison:
the ZCa2020 Plan vs business-as-usual 117
7.2.1 modelling ZCa2020 and bau: which Provides lower-Cost Energy? 117
7.2.2 Comparing the models 118
7.2.3 other unmodelled Economic benefits 119
7.3 the ZCa2020 Stationary Energy Plan investment in the Context of other Economic
activity 120
7.4 how much would electricity cost under ZCa2020? 121
references 123
Conclusion 125
appendices 129
appendix 1
Energy demand 130
appendix 2
System design and Costing 138
appendix 3a
Scaling up Solar Power towers 142
appendix 3b
Projected wind Energy Capital Costs 146
appendix 4
water use at CSt sites 148
appendix 5
industrial Case Study 152
appendix 6
transmission upgrades 155
appendix 7
implementation – timeline and Jobs 160
appendix 8
resource requirements 165
appendix 9
Economic Comparison assumptions and references 169
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Executive Summary
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the Zero Carbon australia 2020 Stationary just 3% of GdP over ten years, to build a zero-emissions
Energy Plan (ZCa2020 Plan) is a detailed energy system that will last for at least 30-40 years.
and practical roadmap to decarbonise the The ZCA2020 research team also found that moving
australian stationary energy sector within a to 100% renewable energy by 2020 is well within the
financial and industrial capability of Australia’s economy.
decade. The raw materials, and manufacturing and construction
labour needed to implement the transition are small when
Current levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
compared with those employed every day within Australian
are already sufficiently high to carry the climate system
industry. For example, 80,000 construction jobs will be
past significant tipping points. They pose an unacceptable
required at the peak of the ZCA2020 Plan installation,
risk of dangerous and irreversible changes to the world’s
equivalent to only 8% of Australia’s present construction
climate, to biodiversity, and therefore to human civilisation.
workforce. This is easily achievable given that in the
These changes directly affect Australia’s food and water
period immediately prior to the Global Financial Crisis,
security, and increase the risk of regional instability.
new construction jobs were increasing at a rate of around
Using a global carbon budget approach, recent work 50,000 per year. Furthermore, the jobs created by the new
by the German Advisory Council on Global Change renewable energy economy will more than offset job losses
demonstrates that, to have a two-in-three chance of in the fossil fuel industries.
keeping global warming to less than 2oC above pre-
In narrow economic terms the ZCA2020 Stationary Energy
industrial temperatures, developed nations with the highest
Plan does not impose a long-term cost on the economy
per capita rates of emissions, such as the United States
above business-as-usual. That is, the net present costs
and Australia, would need to decarbonise their economies
for both scenarios calculated for the period 2010-2040
by 2020. There is increasing consensus that the 2oC
are approximately equal, at roughly $AU500 billion. This
threshold is too high and beyond a ‘safe boundary’, and
calculation ignores savings from transport fuel costs and
that atmospheric carbon dioxide must be reduced from the
possible carbon pricing. The ZCA2020 Plan is able to achieve
current level of around 390 parts per million (ppm) into the
this low cost, because the pipeline of renewable energy
range of 300 to 350 ppm.
projects in the plan contributes to the rapid reduction in the
For these reasons a timeline of ten years is recommended. cost of renewable energy. Cost reductions from increased
Ten years is a meaningful timeframe for planning purposes, cumulative capacity of these technologies are realised,
as it requires immediate action, whereas longer and less as well as avoiding future rising costs of fossil fuels for
ambitious goals lead to half-responses and delay. over power stations. Adoption of the full ZCA2020 Plan provides
this ten year period, fossil fuel generating assets will be significant economic benefits, eliminates all dependence on
retired as new renewable energy infrastructure is brought foreign energy sources, and positions Australia to lead in
on line and securely integrated into the electricity supply the 21st century renewable energy economy.
system.
decisive leadership is now needed from government,
A group of dedicated individuals with experience and business, academia and the wider community for this
expertise in relevant energy industry disciplines, many of transition to begin.
whom work in the fossil fuel energy industry, collaborated
The Stationary Energy Plan is the first in a series of six
to develop the Zero Carbon Australia 2020 Stationary
plans making up the ZCA2020 Project. Future reports will
Energy Plan.
cover the sectors of Transport, Buildings, Land Use and
only proven and costed technologies are used in the Agriculture, Industrial Processes and Replacing Fossil-Fuel
ZCA2020 Plan. Wind power and concentrating solar Export Revenue.
thermal (CST) with molten salt storage are the two primary
technologies used, providing approximately 40% and 60%
ZCa2020 Stationary Energy Plan detail
of the energy mix respectively. These key energy sources
are backed up by a 2% annual contribution from crop
The stationary energy sector accounts for almost 55% of
waste biomass and hydroelectricity. detailed modelling
Australia’s Co2 equivalent emissions, with all fossil fuels
was undertaken to ensure that the new renewable energy
accounting for over 70% of Australia’s emissions.
supply can meet all demand projected under the ZCA2020
Plan, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The ZCA2020 Stationary Energy Plan describes how to
repower Australia’s stationary energy sector using 100%
When compared to other nations, Australia’s renewable
renewable sources by 2020. The authors acknowledge that
energy resources are amongst the best and the most
the Plan detailed herein is not the only way that Australia
profitable to develop. Thus, these resources offer a
could achieve zero emissions from the stationary energy
strategic advantage for all Australians as we prepare to
sector. While ongoing innovation will indeed make it even
compete in the future carbon-constrained global economy.
easier and cheaper to meet the zero emissions target, the
The investment required to transition Australia’s stationary
option presented here is available right now.
energy sector to renewables is a stimulus equivalent to
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reduced overall Energy requirements
Total delivered energy use under the plan is reduced by
more than half, from 3,915 PJ/yr (2008) to 1,660 PJ/yr
(2020), while maintaining the same level of energy services,
including transport, heating and cooling, industrial energy
use and so on.
This is achieved through a combination of energy efficiency
measures, and by switching energy services currently
provided with oil and natural gas, mostly for transport and
heating, with far more efficient electrical systems.
For instance, due to the inefficiency of internal combustion
engines, less than 20% of the fossil fuel energy consumed
by the transport sector is actually converted into useful
vehicular motion, once stop-start inefficiencies are factored
in. on the other hand, electric rail and electric cars convert
80-90% of electrical energy into motion.
Similarly, space heating with efficient heat pump systems
uses a small amount of electricity to “pump” ambient heat -
a renewable resource - from outside. Typically, heat pump
systems for domestic and commercial buildings will use
between one quarter and one third of the energy used by
natural gas or resistive electrical heating systems to provide
the same amount of heat.
A minor allowance is made for biogas and biofuels to meet
energy demands that cannot be electrified, though this is
kept to a minimum.
flatter Electricity-use Profile
Enercon E-126 turbines in belgium. image: Steenki
Australian electricity and natural gas usage fluctuates
The ten-year timeframe has been mapped out taking into
considerably from day to day and between seasons. This
account the need for initial growth of the renewable energy
means that at present the energy generation and distribution
industry. The timeframe could be accelerated with continued
infrastructure is under-utilised. The ZCA2020 Plan employs
growth in later years or delayed if policy action is too slow
measures to flatten this profile on both a daily and seasonal
however the report demonstrates that such a rapid transition
basis so that infrastructure is more effectively used and
is within Australia’s capacity.
infrastructure investors can achieve suitable economic
There are a variety of policy mechanisms that could facilitate returns.
implementation of the ZCA2020 Plan, with funding provided
from any mixture of public and private sources. It is beyond Proven and Costed renewable Energy technologies
the scope of this report to recommend any particular
financing or policy mechanism. The Plan relies only on existing, proven, commercially
available and costed technologies. The Plan found that wind
and concentrating solar thermal (CST) power with molten
Key features of the Plan include:
salt heat storage are the most appropriate, cost effective,
commercially available, and scalable technologies for
increased Electricity use deployment in Australia.
Australia’s annual electricity demand increases by over "better-than-baseload" Electricity generation
40%, from 822 PJ/yr (228 TWh/yr) in 2008 to 1,170 PJ/
yr (325 TWh/yr) in 2020. While this is more electricity Storing the sun’s energy as heat in the form of hot molten
demand than would be required under business-as-usual salt allows CST plants to provide power that is “better-than-
demand growth, it is demonstrated that with a combination baseload”. Similar to a hydroelectricity dam, CST plants
of energy efficiency and fuel-switching measures, this with heat storage can dispatch electricity as needed at very
is in fact sufficient to replace all fossil fuel use, including short notice. This is achieved by using the heat from the
transport and heating. stored molten salt to produce steam as necessary.
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achievability one ZCA2020 CST module consists of a net 217 MWe
turbine, with a mirror field and molten salt system sized
The Plan examines the achievability of the required to provide thermal energy for 17 hours of storage. Air-
transformation, including labour and resource cooling of the power cycle is used instead of water
requirements and manufacturing capacity, and concludes cooling in order to minimise water requirements. These
that there are no resource constraints that prevent the solar thermal plants are capable of running at a 72%
transition to 100% renewable energy. annual capacity factor - more than the annual operating
capacity of most large black coal power plants operating in
Australia today. Twelve solar sites around Australia were
Electricity generation technology details
chosen, each with installed capacity of 3,500MW per site.
The Plan provides 100% of Australia’s electricity
wind Supplies 40% of Electricity demand
needs using the following renewable energy sources
geographically dispersed around an improved national
Wind power is generally the cheapest renewable energy
grid. This geographic diversity is a major contributor to
source to deploy and is technologically mature. Australia
the consistency of the ZCA2020 power supply. detailed
however, currently has less than 2,000 MWe of wind
modelling using real-world data on a half-hourly timescale
turbine capacity installed. The Plan provides 48,000 MWe
has shown that the proposed generation mix is capable
of new installed turbine capacity running at an average
of meeting 100% of electricity demand. The system is in
annual capacity factor of 30%. This consists of 6,400
fact able to generate at least 25% more power than the
7.5 MW wind turbines spread out over 23 geographically
projected 325TWh/yr demand.
diverse locations. detailed simulations have shown that
40% wind power can be readily integrated with the CST-
Concentrating Solar thermal (CSt) Power with molten
based electricity supply grid. For example, during periods of
Salt Storage supplies 60% of Electricity demand
high wind speeds, wind generated electricity is dispatched
to the grid first, while the sun’s energy is used mainly to
Enviably, Australia has the best solar resource of any
heat salt for storage. Conversely, when wind speeds are
developed country, and concentrating solar thermal power
low, the hot molten salt at CST plants is used to produce
is recognised as the optimal technology to exploit this. The
extra steam for the turbines and hence make up for the
Plan provides CST power towers with molten salt storage,
lull in wind generation. Based on detailed studies from the
such as those available from Torresol and Solar Reserve.
U.S.A., it is projected that at least 15% of the installed wind
Power towers offer the dual advantage of continued high
capacity will always be producing power, with the same
performance in winter, and higher operating temperatures
reliability as conventional ‘baseload’ power.
year-round. With fully integrated molten salt heat storage,
from which steam can be produced on demand, these plants
biomass and hydroelectricity backup
provide 24-hour electricity production. Crop-waste biomass
firing is used during extended periods of concurrent low
Biomass and hydroelectricity are used as contingency
solar and wind availability, as described below. Industry
backup for up to 2% of annual demand. Pelletised crop
scale-up and cost reduction trajectories have been detailed
waste biomass is provided as a backup heat source for the
by the U.S. department of Energy and Sargent & Lundy
CST plants to accommodate periods of extended cloud cover
Consulting LLC. Consistent with these, after a capacity of
in winter. This is similar to the way in which natural gas is
8,700 MWe is installed globally, solar thermal power towers
used to backup some existing CST plants. In both cases, the
will provide electricity at a cost that is competitive with
steam system and other power generation infrastructure
conventional coal power at 5-6 $AU cents/kWh.
of the CST plants function without regard to the source
of heat: sun, combusted biomass, or combusted natural
gas. Adequate backup can be provided by processing just
13% of waste straw residue from Australia’s annual wheat
crop. Pelletisation increases the energy density and cost
effectiveness of the transport of the biomass. Australia’s
existing hydroelectricity systems have also been factored in
to provide backup, though at a discounted rate to account
for future drought periods.
Electricity transmission infrastructure
The ZCA2020 Plan provides upgraded electricity grid
infrastructure connected to an optimal selection of
renewable energy plant sites. Sites for wind and solar
Proposed national renewable grid - see Part 5 for power generation were chosen on the basis of data available
detail
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from NASA and Australian Government bodies. Emphasis in Australia and overseas with the capability of producing
was placed on selecting sites with high year-round energy 300,000 to 500,000 cars per year.
availability so that both winter and summer peak electricity
demands are met.
required investment and Economics compared to
Electrical transmission links are upgraded in order to business-as-usual
strengthen the Australian grid and connect the new
renewable energy installations. New interstate connections The ZCA2020 plan requires a total investment of $AU370
enable greater import and export capability between the billion over the period 2011-2020. Annual investment,
geographically diverse renewable energy resources. The averaging $AU37 billion per year, will be lower in initial
Plan provides 500kV alternating current links to connect years and higher as the pace of construction ramps up.
new power stations near populated regions where the Importantly, the up-front annual costs of construction need
power is to be used locally. Meanwhile efficient high only be paid by investors, not by the Australian public. As
Voltage direct Current (hVdC) links are provided for low- with any energy infrastructure project, up-front capital
loss long-distance transmission to connect specified solar costs will be paid back over time through energy sales.
installations and for interstate connections to areas of high Therefore the figure of $370 billion is not an expense to the
electricity demand. The Plan costings also allow for supply economy without return. Rather it is a strategic investment
of 4,475 MW of offgrid electricity to load centres without that secures Australia’s zero-emission future and results in
grid access. significant savings in future years.
Compared to Australia’s annual GdP of $AU1.2 trillion, the
achievability and Employment investment for ZCA2020 represents 3% of GdP over the
ten years. Though the up-front investment required by the
Implementation of the plan would require a rapid ramp-up Plan is significant, maintaining business-as-usual (BAU) is
of projects and industry. The ten year timeframe takes into not without its costs either. BAU requires $AU135 billion
account that this will not happen overnight, and would see for ongoing capital investments in energy infrastructure
most of the proposed infrastructure completed in the second for the period 2011 to 2020, and then continues to pay
half of the decade. Mid-term goals are to have 15,000 MW for increasingly expensive fossil fuels in later years, with
of wind and 5,000 MW of CST operational by 2015. This $AU300 billion in fuel costs. Although the ZCA2020 Plan’s
requires fast-tracking existing projects and putting in place up-front investment is substantially higher than BAU, the
the right policies to stimulate new projects. Plan’s low ongoing costs result in dramatically reduced
expenditures over the long-term. Calculating net present
The labour resource requirements for the implementation
costs on a longer timeframe (2011-2040) demonstrates that
are dwarfed by Australia’s existing industrial capacity. The
the ZCA2020 Stationary Energy Plan is about the same
Plan would require a peak of 80,000 construction workers
cost as the BAU scenario.
by 2016, out of an existing workforce of almost one million.
Prior to the Global Financial Crisis of 2008, the construction These savings expand when the broader economic benefits
workforce was growing at the rate of 50,000 new jobs per of the Plan are included. The use of electricity to power
year. Similarly in manufacturing, modelling has allowed transport instead of oil realises fuel cost savings of nearly
for 50% of the manufacturing of wind turbine components $AU1,170 billion. Lastly, in the event that a carbon price is
and CST heliostat mirrors to be done onshore. This would implemented, an estimate of the savings made by avoiding
create up to 30,000 new jobs, out of Australia’s existing potential Co2 emission charges shows that the Plan
manufacturing workforce of one million which is projected avoids an additional $AU370 billion, raising total savings to
to decline under business-as-usual. The Plan would create a $AU1,550 billion. Taking these costs into account realises a
further 45,000 ongoing jobs in operations and maintenance very rapid economic payback of only a few years.
of the renewable energy infrastructure, which would more
This report also compares the ZCA2020 Plan costs to other
than offset the loss of around 20,000 jobs in the domestic
public and private expenditures – for example, the annual
fossil energy supply sector.
ZCA2020 investment is equal to what Australians spend
The raw materials required by the Plan are primarily each year on insurance. This demonstrates that the scale
concrete, steel and glass, none of which are constrained of the projects described within this report are well within
by supply. The Plan would require the equivalent of only the capacity and capability of the Australian economy. More
7% of Australia’s current concrete production, while detailed economic modelling and policy recommendations
sourcing steel and glass would require some increase in are beyond the scope of the ZCA2020 Stationary Energy
either domestic production or imports. The manufacturing Report. Future work will include a separate financing and
of heliostats and wind turbine components would require policy document to be produced at a later date.
the setting up of several new factories of a similar size to
As a benchmark for gauging the economic impact of the
ones that already exist overseas. For example, it is feasible
Plan, a preliminary analysis has been done based on one
that the production of 600,000 heliostats per year could be
possible funding scenario where the investment is paid for
done in a single factory, as there are already car factories
solely through electricity retail revenue. If the proposed
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brightSource Solar thermal Power tower
infrastructure was funded with revenue from electricity
Summary
prices at a standard rate of return for regulated assets, it
would require a price rise of around 6.5c/kWh by 2020,
The following chapters show in detail how the transition to
equivalent to the existing premium for GreenPower today.
a Zero Carbon Australian economy can be achieved using
This should not be taken as a recommendation of the
technology that is commercially available today. There are
ZCA2020 Plan, but it does provide a useful indication of the
no technical barriers to this deployment. Implementing
costs involved. This price increase would cost approximately
the proposed infrastructure in ten years is well within
$AU420 per household per year, or $AU8 per household
the capability of Australia’s existing industrial capacity.
per week, by 2020, and is a similar electricity price rise
ZCA2020 outlines a decisive and achievable transition
to what may be expected in Australia’s business-as-usual
blueprint for a 100% renewable energy future which
electricity market. There are of course various policy
would position Australia as a leader in the emerging global
options that could fund the Plan in different ways and would
renewable energy economy. What is required to make this
not require electricity price increases. Also, further detailed
happen is leadership through action from policymakers and
design to the Plan in later versions may decrease this price,
society, with firm decisions made quickly that will allow this
as more detailed modelling and information comes to hand.
transition to occur.
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Part 1
introduction and
overview
Contents
1.1 why Zero Emissions? 2
1.2 why ten years? 3
1.3 guiding Principles, assumptions and
Project methodology 4
1.4 Summary of technology Choices 5
1.5 the ZCa2020 Project and the Stationary Energy Plan 5
1.6 Structure of the Stationary Energy Plan report 6
1.7 the ZCa2020 working group 6
1.7.1 The Future of ZCA2020 6
footnotes 7
references 7
25. Part 1: Introduction and overview | 2 ZCa2020 Stationary Energy Plan
the Zero Carbon australia 2020 Stationary “[t]his goal is achievable, affordable and transformative.“
u.S. viCE PrESidEnt al gorE, announCing hiS ProPoSal to
Energy Plan outlines a technically feasible,
rE-PowEr amEriCa with ClEan ElECtriCity in tEn yEarS1
practical, and economically attractive
transition to 100% renewable energy in “We know the country that harnesses the power of clean,
renewable energy will lead the 21st century”
australia in ten years. the plan is a rational u.S. PrESidEnt obama2
and necessary response to the risk of major
climate change.
1.1 why Zero Emissions?
As governments continue to grapple with the problem of
how to shift to low-carbon societies, the evidence mounts
Present atmospheric levels of Co2 are at 390ppm3, well
that only a rapid transition to a zero-carbon economy can
above the pre-industrial levels of 275 to 285 ppm (Ad
ensure climate and energy security for us all. Mitigating
1000-1750)4. Furthermore, atmospheric Co2 concentration
climate change in an incremental manner ignores the
has been growing rapidly for the last 40 years [note 1].
potentially catastrophic effects we face if global warming
Many climate scientists now believe that Co2 levels must
“tipping points” are passed. Moving to a zero-carbon
be reduced from today’s concentrations to avoid triggering
economy requires concerted efforts across all national
dangerous “tipping point” mechanisms6,7 [note 2].
governments and across multiple sectors including
Stationary Energy, Transport, Building Efficiency, Industrial Tipping points are serious because once they are passed,
Processes and Land Use. a return to a normal climate situation may be impossible.
For example, if global average temperatures increase by
Many different factors shape action to mitigate climate
4°C , the huge carbon stores in the northern circumpolar
change. Societal and political barriers are quite
permafrost zone (estimated at 1,672 gigatonnes) may be
different from technical barriers. This report is aimed at
vulnerable to irreversible release8. Figure 1.1 shows that the
demonstrating the technical and financial feasibility of rolling
current rate of loss of summer arctic sea ice is exceeding
out a 100% renewable energy system in Australia over the
worst-case IPCC predictions.
next ten years. Importantly, only commercially available
technology is specified, to show that such a roll-out could Many scientists have stated that the maximum safe
start today. This report does not address the political and level of atmospheric Co2 concentration is 350 ppm or
social impediments to beginning such a Plan. It is aimed at less—a level significantly below the present atmospheric
concluding the debate about whether renewable energy has concentration of 390 ppm[note 3]. It is not too late—a rapid
the capability to keep the wheels of industry turning, in order and decisive reduction in Co2 emissions can return us to
to enable the social and political changes that will lead to the safe atmospheric levels with a reasonable probability of
transition to 100% renewable energy. The 2020 timeframe avoiding dangerous tipping points. however, this can only be
is motivated by the best available climate science. While any
delay to the roll-out of such a ten-year ‘decadal plan’ could
still see a 100% renewable sector achieved at a later date, figurE 1.1
this comes with greater risk of exceeding safe limits within arctic Sea ice Extent—observed loss versus iPCC
the Earth’s climate system. forecasts 9
This report focuses on the Stationary Energy sector in
Australia. Subsequent reports will address the other carbon 10
emitting sectors of the economy. The ZCA2020 Stationary
Energy Plan allows Australia to play a responsible,
(S ept. minimum) [millions of km2 ]
constructive and leading role in promoting decisive action 8
for climate protection around the world. For the remainder
Arctic s ea ice extent
of this document, unless otherwise defined, the ZCA2020
Stationary Energy Plan will be referred to as “the Plan” or 6
the “ZCA2020 Plan”. Obs ervations
There are a number of potential paths to a zero-emissions 4
stationary energy system. This Plan offers one possible
solution based on renewable resources, using existing
proven and reliable technologies, such that the costs and 2
liabilities of the Plan can be rigorously assessed. In this Mean and range of
IP C C models
regard, the Plan concords with an emerging view that
national scale renewable systems are not only technically 0
and economically viable, but are likely to accrue significant
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