Smoothing the curve: An estimation of the cost of demand variation and the impact of solar and wind

IF 2.6 3区经济学 Q1 ECONOMICS

Resource and Energy Economics Pub Date : 2022-11-01 DOI:10.1016/j.reseneeco.2022.101328

Alexander Hill

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Abstract

Using electrification to decarbonize the energy sector potentially alters the pattern of electricity demand. This paper leverages a unique RTO-level, hourly dataset to identify the impact of exogenous changes in load on electricity supply costs. An increase in load variation of 5 % is associated with a 7.35 % increase in the cost of electricity supply. Higher solar and wind generation in a region is found to lower the cost of load variation, with solar having a more significant effect. (JEL Q41, Q49, L94).

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平滑曲线:估算需求变化的成本以及太阳能和风能的影响

利用电气化使能源部门脱碳可能会改变电力需求的模式。本文利用独特的rto级每小时数据集来确定负载外生变化对电力供应成本的影响。负荷变化增加5%与电力供应成本增加7.35%有关。研究发现，一个地区较高的太阳能和风能发电量可以降低负荷变化的成本，其中太阳能的影响更为显著。(jel q41, q49, l94)。

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Resource and Energy Economics Multiple-

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期刊介绍： Resource and Energy Economics provides a forum for high level economic analysis of utilization and development of the earth natural resources. The subject matter encompasses questions of optimal production and consumption affecting energy, minerals, land, air and water, and includes analysis of firm and industry behavior, environmental issues and public policies. Implications for both developed and developing countries are of concern. The journal publishes high quality papers for an international audience. Innovative energy, resource and environmental analyses, including theoretical models and empirical studies are appropriate for publication in Resource and Energy Economics.