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Parametric study of variable renewable energy integration in Europe: Advantages and costs of transmission grid extensions

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  • Schaber, Katrin
  • Steinke, Florian
  • Mühlich, Pascal
  • Hamacher, Thomas

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Wind and solar energy will play an important role in the decarbonization of the European electricity generation. However, high shares of these variable renewable energies (VREs) challenge the power system considerably due to their temporal fluctuations and geographical dispersion.

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  • Schaber, Katrin & Steinke, Florian & Mühlich, Pascal & Hamacher, Thomas, 2012. "Parametric study of variable renewable energy integration in Europe: Advantages and costs of transmission grid extensions," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 42(C), pages 498-508.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:42:y:2012:i:c:p:498-508
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2011.12.016
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