Long-term impacts of a coal phase-out in Germany as part of a greenhouse gas mitigation strategy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.01.065
Abstract: Germany appears set to miss its CO2 reduction target in 2020. As a result, ideas for additional political measures have been put forward. One such idea involves an early phase-out of coal-fired power plants. However,… read more here.
Keywords: strategy; phase; co2 reduction; coal phase ... See more keywords
Power generation and structural change: Quantifying economic effects of the coal phase-out in Germany
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2020.105008
Abstract: In the fight against global warming, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is a major objective. In particular, a decrease in electricity generation by coal could contribute to reducing CO2 emissions. Using a multi-region dynamic… read more here.
Keywords: generation; lignite regions; coal phase; phase germany ... See more keywords
Coal phase-out in Germany – Implications and policies for affected regions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2020.117004
Abstract: Abstract The present study examines the consequences of the planned coal phase-out in Germany according to various phase-out pathways that differ in the ordering of power plant closures. Soft-linking an energy system model with an… read more here.
Keywords: phase; implications policies; phase germany; coal phase ... See more keywords
Extended policy mix in the power sector: How a coal phase-out redistributes costs and profits among power plants
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2020.111690
Abstract: Abstract With the phase-out of coal power plants, the existing mix of instruments aimed at decarbonising electricity sectors is getting more complex. This paper contributes to its understanding by highlighting the impact of coal phase-out,… read more here.
Keywords: phase; power plants; power; coal phase ... See more keywords
Successful coal phase-out requires new models of development
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DOI: 10.1038/s41560-019-0500-5
Abstract: Different energy sources have different spillovers on economic development and industrialization. Pathways of economic development based on renewable energy sources might require additional policies to support industrial development. read more here.
Keywords: requires new; phase requires; new models; successful coal ... See more keywords
Coal Is a Priority for Energy Security, until It Is Not: Coal Phase-Out in the EU and Its Persistence in the Face of the Energy Crisis
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DOI: 10.3390/su15086879
Abstract: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many countries see coal as the easiest solution to their energy sector challenges, despite the consequences for climate goals. Several countries of… read more here.
Keywords: coal phase; energy; coal; energy crisis ... See more keywords