Emissions reduction and economic implications of renewable energy market penetration of power generation for residential consumption in the MENA region

Emissions reduction and economic implications of renewable energy market penetration of power generation for residential consumption in the MENA region

0.00 Avg rating0 Votes
Article ID: iaor20128496
Volume: 52
Issue: 7-8
Start Page Number: 618
End Page Number: 627
Publication Date: Jan 2013
Journal: Energy Policy
Authors: , , , ,
Keywords: electricity, Middle East, public policy, emissions, North Africa
Abstract:

This paper examines the implications of renewable energy (RE) deployment in power generation for residential consumption in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region under various RE penetration targets. A comparative assessment revealed a great heterogeneity among countries with Turkey dominating as the highest emitter. At the sub‐regional level, the Middle East sub‐region contributes more than double the GHG emissions estimated for the Gulf and North Africa sub‐regions with all sub‐regions achieving reductions in the range of 6–38% depending on the RE target penetration and promising up to 54% savings on investment excluding positive externalities associated with the offset of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions savings.

Reviews

Required fields are marked *. Your email address will not be published.