European Solar Power Supply
Apr 22, 2020
A report jointly released by the solar energy industries of European countries predicts that the photovoltaic industry will become the core of the zero-carbon emission energy system in continental Europe in the middle of this century, which may not be surprising. In addition, the report also pointed out that two of the three major zero-carbon emissions plans in Europe are expected to be realized in 2050 or even 2040.
The former European Photovoltaic Industry Association and Finland ’s Lappeenranta University of Technology jointly released a report entitled “100% Renewable Europe: How to Make European Energy Systems Achieve Zero Climate Load by 2050”, which is said to be the first A research report on a fully renewable path model that demonstrates the feasibility of achieving zero carbon emissions in European energy systems by the middle of this century.
The report compares three types of renewable energy transition paths with different utilization rates and concludes that the energy transition path with the lowest emission reduction target is more costly for European society and the economy.
o The "radical leader" energy transformation plan is expected to achieve the 100% renewable energy target as early as 2040.
o The cheapest 100% renewable energy transition program—based on accumulated costs—is a relatively robust solution and is expected to achieve the 100% renewable energy target by 2050.
o A “conservative and delayed” energy transition plan is expected to achieve a 62% renewable energy target by 2050. The energy transformation plan under the first two scenarios is one of the cores of this report. The share of solar power generation in the European energy structure will increase to 60% by 2050, and from 2030, solar energy will become the backbone of the entire energy system. In addition, wind energy will continue to play an important role as a contributor in these two programs, and will remain in the first place in the field of renewable energy until 2030.
storage
Considering the proportion of solar energy and wind energy, especially after 2030, whether it is a "leadership" scheme or a "cheap renewable energy" scheme, it is necessary to focus on expanding energy storage. Although the development of green hydrogen is expected to accelerate from 2030, it is critical for industry coupling and climate neutrality.
Although zero carbon emissions—based on 1990 levels—can be achieved in 2040 or 2050, according to the author ’s research, if the “most conservative delayed” scheme is implemented, then the EU ’s carbon emissions by 2030 It can only drop by 53%, which means that by 2050, about 800 million tons of carbon dioxide will still be discharged to the European continent. Luxembourg Minister of Energy Claude Tourmes said: "After the promulgation of the European Climate Law, six member states requested the European Commission to include 100% renewable energy options in its 2050 energy and climate forecast report."
The minister said that providing multiple 100% renewable energy transformation solutions can make Europe more flexible and resilient in choosing energy system paths.
Michael Schiemann, former executive consultant and market intelligence director of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association, said: "By 2050, photovoltaics will account for more than 60% of all electricity supply in Europe. However, it is only possible if a high degree of electrification and industry integration take place simultaneously It is crucial to build a comprehensive energy system with 100% renewable energy. "
Hydrogen energy
According to the report, from 2030, "green" hydrogen produced from electricity generated from renewable energy will replace wind energy and become the second largest clean energy source, mainly due to its contribution to the decarbonization of heating and transportation . The study also warned that if there is no policy support to increase the European solar and wind power capacity to the terawatt range, then the above two plans to achieve carbon neutrality in the middle of this century will be impossible to achieve.
O'Helley Beauvais, former political director of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association, said: "As a first step, the EU should first set a legal goal of zero carbon emissions and review the EU's 2030 greenhouse gas emissions targets to achieve the" Paris " The 1.5 degree Celsius standard stipulated in the Agreement. "
The report pointed out that before 2030, priority should be given to expanding the use of solar and wind energy in the power sector to prepare for future low-cost hydrogen solutions.
Beauvais also said: "We also call for the establishment of a committee as the main body of the 'clean energy plan', which is committed to overthrow and abolish the legal and administrative frameworks that hinder the use of photovoltaic and renewable energy in Europe."
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