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Quantifying CO2 savings from wind power

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A method of quantifying operational CO2 savings from wind power generation is described with reference to the 2011 Irish electricity grid. Based on an emissions model and 12-hourly generation time-series for each grid connected thermal generator, it is estimated that wind power saved 0.28tCO2/MWh on average, relative to an implied average carbon intensity in the absence of wind of 0.52tCO2/MWh. These low savings are explained in terms of the response of individual thermal generators to intermittent wind generation.

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  • Wheatley, Joseph, 2013. "Quantifying CO2 savings from wind power," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 63(C), pages 89-96.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:63:y:2013:i:c:p:89-96
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2013.07.123
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