Carbon reduction and cost analysis in solar-biomass synergy for UAE’s 2030 energy transition

IF 4.2 Q2 ENERGY & FUELS
Neeraj Dhanraj Bokde, Jasmina Lazić, Carlo Fanara
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The United Arab Emirates faces a sharp rise in electricity demand, driven by the expansion of electric transportation, urban growth, and the increasing adoption of electric appliances. To address this, a strategic revision of the national energy policy is critical to achieve the UAE’s commitment at COP28 to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. However, preliminary analyses suggest that relying solely on solar energy expansion, even with energy storage, may not be sufficient to meet the emissions target of 0.27 kg CO2 per kWh by 2030. This study evaluates the integration of solar energy with two biomass sources: organic biomass and municipal solid waste (MSW)-based biomass, to address this gap. Organic biomass, despite higher fuel and capital costs, provides a stable and carbon-neutral energy source, while MSW-based biomass offers dual benefits of energy generation and urban waste management. Our findings indicate that combining solar and biomass significantly reduces the levelized cost of electricity and annual fuel costs while delivering substantial reductions in carbon emissions. For instance, incorporating biomass reduces the LCOE of the energy mix from $45.8/MWh in the baseline scenario to $38.1/MWh with organic biomass and $39.4/MWh with MSW-based biomass, while improving grid stability and enhancing storage utilization. This analysis highlights the critical role of a diversified renewable energy strategy in achieving the UAE’s sustainability goals. By integrating solar and bio-energy, the UAE can transition towards a cost-effective, resilient, and carbon-neutral energy system, paving the way for a more sustainable future.
阿拉伯联合酋长国面临着电力需求急剧上升的问题,其驱动力包括电动交通的扩张、城市的发展以及越来越多地采用电器。为解决这一问题,阿联酋必须对国家能源政策进行战略性修订,以实现其在 COP28 上做出的到 2030 年将可再生能源发电能力提高两倍的承诺。然而,初步分析表明,仅仅依靠太阳能的扩张,即使有储能,也可能不足以实现到 2030 年每千瓦时 0.27 千克二氧化碳的排放目标。本研究评估了太阳能与两种生物质能源(有机生物质能和城市固体废弃物(MSW)生物质能)的整合,以弥补这一差距。有机生物质尽管燃料和资本成本较高,但可提供稳定且碳中性的能源,而基于城市固体废物的生物质则具有能源生产和城市废物管理的双重优势。我们的研究结果表明,将太阳能和生物质结合起来,可以显著降低平准化电力成本和年度燃料成本,同时大幅减少碳排放。例如,结合生物质能可将能源组合的 LCOE 从基线方案中的 45.8 美元/兆瓦时降低到有机生物质的 38.1 美元/兆瓦时和基于 MSW 的生物质的 39.4 美元/兆瓦时,同时还能提高电网稳定性并提高存储利用率。这项分析强调了多元化可再生能源战略在实现阿联酋可持续发展目标中的关键作用。通过整合太阳能和生物能源,阿联酋可以过渡到一个具有成本效益、弹性和碳中性的能源系统,为实现更可持续的未来铺平道路。
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Renewable Energy Focus Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
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