P. Beiter, L. Kitzing, P. Spitsen, Miriam Noonan, V. Berkhout, Yuka Kikuchi
{"title":"Toward Global Comparability in Renewable Energy Procurement","authors":"P. Beiter, L. Kitzing, P. Spitsen, Miriam Noonan, V. Berkhout, Yuka Kikuchi","doi":"10.2139/ssrn.3770991","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3770991","url":null,"abstract":"Prices from the competitive procurement of renewable energy sources are increasingly used for the comparative evaluation of financial and technology performance. Comparing prices from auctions or power purchase agreements at their face value is often not meaningful, particularly across jurisdictions or over time. Differences in support regimes and the market, tax, and regulatory environment can make a like-for-like comparison convoluted and result in misleading conclusions. Here, we estimate project revenue and value holistically for eight global offshore wind projects. Using a cash flow model, we consider applicable support regimes; market sales; and the monetized value of tax incentives, depreciation, and transmission. We find considerable variation in the absolute levels and relative composition of project revenue and value streams, which must be considered when cost estimates are to be deducted from procurement prices. The resulting metric enables decision makers and research to compare the total cost of procurement on equal footing and supplements established cost metrics.","PeriodicalId":183378,"journal":{"name":"SRPN: Wind (Topic)","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122363482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Wind Energy, Benefit-Sharing and Indigenous Peoples: Lessons From the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Southern Mexico","authors":"Paola Velasco-Herrejón, A. Savaresi","doi":"10.2139/ssrn.3337142","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3337142","url":null,"abstract":"This article looks at the practice of benefit-sharing in wind energy projects in indigenous peoples’ lands in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Mexico. The aim is to gauge how the procedural, distributive and recognition justice associated with the development of renewable energy generation capacity have been addressed, the challenges experienced and the solutions that may be adopted to address these. The paper is organised as follows. After an introduction setting out the research questions, context and background of the paper, part two unpacks the justice questions associated with benefit-sharing in the context of renewable energy generation, building on the literature on energy justice. Part three looks at how these questions have been addressed in practice, in the context of renewable energy projects in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Part four reflects on what our case study has revealed about the use of benefit-sharing as a means to engender energy justice.<br>","PeriodicalId":183378,"journal":{"name":"SRPN: Wind (Topic)","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126178819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Aerodynamic Performance Study of Wind Turbine Blade for Variable Airfoils","authors":"A. Santosh R. Sandanshiv, Dr. Umesh Chavan","doi":"10.2139/ssrn.3101288","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3101288","url":null,"abstract":"We study the variable airfoils (NACA2414, NACA0024, NACA0012 and NACA2424) and compare for aerodynamic performance. XFOIL is used for finding out Lift coefficient, Drag coefficient, Glide ratio (Cl/Cd) and attack angle (α). for finding out the performance of the wind turbine blade we use blade element momentum (BEM) method.","PeriodicalId":183378,"journal":{"name":"SRPN: Wind (Topic)","volume":"41 Suppl 1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116729892","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Process Synthesis Methodology for Sustainability Projects","authors":"Tama M. Copeman","doi":"10.2139/ssrn.2891167","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2891167","url":null,"abstract":"Projects to establish sustainable infrastructure for remote communities face daunting challenges from the lack of a connection to a large-scale electrical grid and waste management infrastructures. These projects can potentially struggle through selection of a large number of options and potential technologies. In the quest for low “ecological footprint”, a large number of interrelated factors are in play. Possible outcomes from these projects include high-capital solutions, overly complex infrastructure, reproduction of the existing non-sustainable solutions, non-optimal balance of solutions at different levels, unwanted by-products and trendy technologies with poor reliability. For practitioners involved in sustainability design projects, Mixed Integer Non Linear Programming provides a foundation for thinking through process synthesis options.","PeriodicalId":183378,"journal":{"name":"SRPN: Wind (Topic)","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114825007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Beaufort Scale of Predictability","authors":"Mark H. A. Davis","doi":"10.2139/ssrn.2540868","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2540868","url":null,"abstract":"This paper defines a Beaufort Predictability Index, analogous to the Beaufort Wind Force Scale, intended to assist analysts in sizing up statistical prediction problems, specifically in connection with financial risk management but having wider applicability. For background we outline the career of Francis Beaufort and the genesis of his Wind Force Scale. We then describe the various versions of probability that are relevant to prediction, from axiomatic assignment of probability to Knightian Uncertainty, and discuss the case of weather forecasting and attendant statistical methods. Mandelbrot’s ‘Seven States of Randomness’ are also presented in brief outline. On the basis of this background we present a definition of an 11-point Predictability Index. Examples of application are given.","PeriodicalId":183378,"journal":{"name":"SRPN: Wind (Topic)","volume":"2016 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125879797","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Performance of U.S. Wind and Solar Generating Plants","authors":"R. Schmalensee","doi":"10.2139/ssrn.2334946","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2334946","url":null,"abstract":"Using data on hourly outputs and spot prices for a sample 25 wind and nine solar generating plants covering all seven U.S. ISOs for 2011 and up to 12 adjacent months, this study examines capacity factors, average output values, and several aspects of intermittency. Most performance measures studied vary substantially within and between ISOs, and some vary substantially over time. Implications for research, market design, and policies to support renewable generation are briefly discussed.","PeriodicalId":183378,"journal":{"name":"SRPN: Wind (Topic)","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133465961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bridging the Gap between Onshore and Offshore Innovations by the European Wind Power Supply Industry: A Survey-Based Analysis","authors":"Christoph Wüstemeyer, D. Bunn, R. Madlener","doi":"10.2139/ssrn.2240282","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2240282","url":null,"abstract":"This paper provides an in-depth analysis of investment decisions and shifts related to onshore and offshore wind power supply chains. Insights about cost reductions are generated from analyzing project financing data, using a 'European learning curve' derived from a European learning system. In doing so, we take into account the limited number of leading technology suppliers in the global market. Experience curve analysis and insights from qualitative research are used to discuss the market entry barriers to the offshore wind power market. We also use data generated from a questionnaire survey circulated among the European wind power industry. From the analysis we conclude that the adoption of offshore technology has been evolving over time when companies from closely related industries, and not start-up companies, started to enter the offshore market. For policy-makers, it is essential to acknowledge that sophisticated industry structures need to be established, and that barriers to adoption among the players in the onshore supply industry, which seem to differ, can be effectively removed.","PeriodicalId":183378,"journal":{"name":"SRPN: Wind (Topic)","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125312161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nodal Pricing of the European Electricity Grid - A Welfare Economic Analysis for Feeding-In Offshore Wind Electricity","authors":"H. Weigt, K. Freund, Till Jeske","doi":"10.2139/ssrn.1137383","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1137383","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we apply the theory of nodal pricing to a particularly urgent issue of energy and environmental economics: the integration of wind power in electricity systems. We use a nodal pricing model to analyze the impact of German wind power production on the North Western European power grid. Especially the Benelux countries are supposed to suffer from congestion due to unintended, yet inevitable cross-border power flows. The paper shows that economic modelling, taking into account physical and technical constraints, makes important contributions to the assessment and optimization of system configuration and operation.","PeriodicalId":183378,"journal":{"name":"SRPN: Wind (Topic)","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132115682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}