| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7403240 | Energy Policy | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
A method of quantifying operational CO2 savings from wind power generation is described with reference to the 2011 Irish electricity grid. Based on an emissions model and 12-hourly generation time-series for each grid connected thermal generator, it is estimated that wind power saved 0.28Â tCO2/MWh on average, relative to an implied average carbon intensity in the absence of wind of 0.52Â tCO2/MWh. These low savings are explained in terms of the response of individual thermal generators to intermittent wind generation.
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Authors
Joseph Wheatley,