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electric power generation
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Sustainable Energy Transition for Renewable and Low Carbon Grid ... frontiersin.org Mar 23, 2022 22 facts
claimSustainability is a major concern due to climate change, and electricity generation is a significant contributor to climate change.
measurementElectricity generation is responsible for approximately 26% of total greenhouse gas emissions.
claimStrategies to improve sustainability include energy efficiency, increasing renewable energy in electricity generation, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in fossil and biomass power plants, low carbon nuclear power, hydrogen use in transportation, energy demand reduction, electrification, and the use of biofuels in transport services.
measurementFossil fuels, specifically gas and coal, account for over 60% of global electricity generation.
measurementGlobal electricity generation increased from 4,114 GW in 2005 to 5,699.3 GW in 2014.
claimCarbon dioxide accounts for approximately 60% of anthropogenic greenhouse gases, with fossil fuel use in power generation cited as the major cause.
claimMohamad and Anuge (2021) argue that replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources in electricity generation is an important measure for reducing carbon emissions.
claimThe economic dimension of energy sustainability assessment for electricity and heat generation includes indicators such as investor costs, fuel price sensitivity, plant average availability factor, grid connection costs, peak load response, and energy security of supply.
measurementTotal greenhouse gas emissions in 2018 were approximately 55.3 GtCO2e, with 37.5 GtCO2 attributed to fossil fuel combustion in operations including electricity generation.
claimJefferson (2000) and Colla et al. (2020) identify the decarbonization of grid electricity through low-carbon and renewable sources as a viable option for the energy transition, given that electricity generation is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions.
measurementCoal accounted for 76.8% of electricity generation in Poland, 35.6% in Germany, 5.1% in the United Kingdom, and 18.9% across the entire European Union.
claimFossil fuel combustion, primarily from power generation and cement production in the manufacturing industry, are the leading polluters of the atmosphere in terms of carbon emissions.
claimTechnical sustainability of electricity generation is defined as the ability to meet current and future energy demand safely and efficiently using clean energy sources and technologies.
perspectiveCoal provides reliable power and can stabilize electricity generation, but its consumption should be gradually reduced through substitution due to high emissions.
claimThe choice of energy conversion technology and the associated costs are crucial factors in modern economies and societies when selecting energy sources for electricity generation.
claimPrimary sources of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions include food production (specifically fertilizer use), fossil fuel combustion in power generation, industry, transportation, and wastewater treatment processes.
measurementCarbon dioxide is the dominant greenhouse gas, with 65% of global emissions resulting from fossil fuel combustion in industry, heat, and power generation, and 11% resulting from agriculture and forestry-related activities.
claimMost global electricity generation currently comes from fossil fuel-based power plants, which are characterized as expensive, scarce, exhaustible, polluting, and insecure.
claimThe carbon footprint of fossil fuels used in power generation can be minimized by adopting efficient conversion technologies such as cogeneration and trigeneration, which reduce fuel consumption and maximize generation from limited energy resources.
claimMost global electricity is generated from fossil fuel sources.
claimElectricity generation is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to global warming and climate change, threatening sustainable development.
measurementFossil fuel-based electricity accounted for over 60% of global electricity generation and 42% of CO2 emissions in 2014.
Comprehensive Overview on the Present State and Evolution of ... link.springer.com Aug 9, 2024 5 facts
measurementThe global percentage of renewable energy in total electricity generation is projected to rise from 29% in 2020 to over 60% in 2030 and nearly 90% in 2050.
measurementThe share of solar and wind power in total electricity generation increased from 2% in 2011 to 12.1% in 2022.
measurementThe global share of renewable energy sources in electricity generation increased from 20.4% in 2011 to 29.9% in 2022.
claimThe main drivers of global warming worldwide are human activities including burning fossil fuels, public transportation, electricity generation, industry and manufacturing, agriculture, farming livestock, oil and gas development, buildings, deforestation, and lifestyle choices.
measurementThe global share of fossil fuels in electricity generation decreased from 68% in 2011 to 61% in 2022.
The Power of Change: Innovation for Development and Deployment ... nationalacademies.org 4 facts
claimThe authors of the National Academies report assume that grid technologies will improve to enhance flexibility in both electricity generation and end-use demand, and that transmission infrastructure and capacity access will expand.
claimThe development, demonstration, and deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies for coal and natural gas generators is critical for achieving deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, given the projected continued role of fossil fuels in the electric power generation mix.
claimFossil fuels will remain a large and important component of the fuel mix for electricity generation in the United States and globally for many decades.
claimThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) concluded that it is technologically feasible for renewable energy resources to supply 80 percent of total U.S. electricity generation in 2050 while balancing supply and demand at the hourly level, utilizing contributions from all U.S. regions consistent with local renewable resource bases.
Energy infrastructure vs climate change: increasing resilience ricardo.com Feb 20, 2025 3 facts
claimThe interdependence between electricity generation and water resources amplifies the vulnerabilities of energy systems.
claimElectricity generation, transmission, and distribution networks experience a decline in power generation or transfer capacity because generators and cables must operate at lower load percentages to prevent overheating.
claimExtreme heat and water scarcity pose direct threats to power generation, transmission, and storage, while rising electricity demand further strains grid stability.
The technical, geographical, and economic feasibility for solar ... ideas.repec.org 3 facts
referenceAqeel Ahmed Bazmi and Gholamreza Zahedi published the paper 'Sustainable energy systems: Role of optimization modeling techniques in power generation and supply—A review' in the journal Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews in 2011.
referenceVasilis Fthenakis and Hyung Chul Kim authored the September 2010 paper 'Life-cycle uses of water in U.S. electricity generation,' published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (Elsevier, vol. 14(7), pages 2039-2048).
referenceM. El Fadel, G. Rachid, R. El-Samra, G. Bou Boutros, and J. Hashisho published a 2013 study in Energy Policy titled 'Emissions reduction and economic implications of renewable energy market penetration of power generation for residential consumption in the MENA region,' which evaluates the economic and environmental impacts of renewable energy in the Middle East and North Africa.
Advancing energy efficiency: innovative technologies and strategic ... oaepublish.com 2 facts
measurementRenewable energy sources are predicted to generate 46% of the world's electricity by 2030, with solar photovoltaics and wind power accounting for approximately 30% of total electricity generation.
referenceThe study titled 'Advancing energy efficiency: innovative technologies and strategic ...' synthesizes advancements in energy efficiency technologies across transportation, power generation, urban development, and industry, integrating case studies, policy frameworks, and technologies like blockchain, big data, and artificial intelligence.
Chapter: 5 Beyond Electricity: Nuclear Power's Potential to Play a ... nationalacademies.org 2 facts
imageA technoeconomic analysis comparing proposed combined hydrogen, desalination, and electricity generation projects at the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant against the existing Carlsbad Desalination Plant indicates that the 'Large Scale' Diablo project would have a water price of $0.98/m3, the 'Mega Scale' Diablo project would have a water price of $0.79/m3, and the Carlsbad Desalination Plant has an estimated water price of $1.84/m3.
measurementA 2021 study by Aborn et al. found that if the Diablo Canyon nuclear reactor were reoriented to coordinate electricity generation, hydrogen production, and desalination, the resulting water production cost would range from $0.79/m3 to $0.98/m3.
Congressional testimony of Bob Perciasepe on advanced nuclear ... c2es.org Jun 4, 2019 1 fact
measurementTotal U.S. electric power generation increased by 33 percent since 1990.
(PDF) The technical, geographical, and economic feasibility for solar ... academia.edu 1 fact
referenceVasilis Fthenakis and H.C. Kim conducted a life-cycle analysis on land use and electricity generation.
Carbon Pricing as a Climate Policy Instrument: Global Lessons ... journal.idscipub.com Jul 31, 2025 1 fact
referenceLiu, Y., Li, F., & Yu, X. (2018) published 'Gas supply, pricing mechanism and the economics of power generation in China' in Energies, volume 11, issue 5, article 1058, which discusses the economics of power generation and gas pricing mechanisms in China.
Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels - CEBRI cebri.org Sep 22, 2025 1 fact
measurementApproximately 40% of the world’s energy supply is directed to electricity generation, and fossil fuels account for around 59% of that total.
Nuclear Energy and Climate Change Mitigation everycrsreport.com Apr 1, 2025 1 fact
claimThe time-adjusted capacity factor is a metric used to measure the frequency with which a specific type of electricity generation is operational over a given period.
How can nuclear combat climate change? world-nuclear.org May 1, 2024 1 fact
measurementElectricity generation currently produces over 40% of all energy-related carbon emissions globally.
A critical review on techno-economic analysis of hybrid renewable ... link.springer.com Dec 6, 2023 1 fact
claimThe charging and discharging of power storage components in a Combined Flow Power System (CFPS) are determined by the region’s power generation and load distribution patterns.
Nuclear energy's role in global decarbonization efforts catf.us Jan 20, 2023 1 fact
claimNuclear energy provides benefits beyond electricity generation, including applications in agriculture, medicine, and aerospace.
Challenges of a Clean Energy Transition and Implications for ... economicstrategygroup.org 1 fact
claimPolicies that subsidize or mandate specific electricity generation sources, rather than taxing greenhouse gas emissions, have depressed wholesale electricity prices.
Impact of carbon dioxide removal technologies on deep ... - Nature nature.com Jun 17, 2021 1 fact
referenceSepulveda et al. (2018) published 'The role of firm low-carbon electricity resources in deep decarbonization of power generation' in Joule, which examines the necessity of firm low-carbon electricity resources for achieving deep decarbonization in power generation.