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Long-term expansion planning for the Syrian electric system using the optimisation model WASP-IV

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  • Ali Hainoun
  • Mohammed K. Seif Aldin
  • George Saba
  • Samauel Almoustafa

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An optimal expansion plan of the Syrian electricity generation system has been carried out using the IAEA's model WASP-IV. The entire new capacity addition of the Base Line Scenario amounts to 42,850 MW and the total generated electricity will reach 230 TWh by the year 2040 distributed to 20.8% NG, 29.3% LNG, 30.7% coal, 12.2% HFO, 6% nuclear and 1.1% hydro. The fuel consumption will grow at an annual average rate of 5.2% from 11.1 Mtoe to 47.7 Mtoe. The NPV of the economic cost of generated electricity for the entire study period is estimated to be US$ 86.78 billion corresponding to levelised generation cost of 23 US$/MWh. Two additional scenarios are considered to assess the future role of wind and nuclear energy-based generations. The results indicate the importance of both options in reducing generation cost and increasing power supply security.

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  • Ali Hainoun & Mohammed K. Seif Aldin & George Saba & Samauel Almoustafa, 2015. "Long-term expansion planning for the Syrian electric system using the optimisation model WASP-IV," International Journal of Global Energy Issues, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 38(1/2/3), pages 164-195.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijgeni:v:38:y:2015:i:1/2/3:p:164-195
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