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A clash of competing necessities: water adequacy and electric reliability in China, India, France, and Texas

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posted on 2023-06-08, 23:29 authored by Paul Faeth, Benjamin SovacoolBenjamin Sovacool, Zoë Thorkildsen, Ajith Rao, David Purcell, Jay Eidsness, Katie Johnson, Brian Thompson, Sara Imperiale, Alex Gilbert
This report describes the application of a new mixed-integer linear programming model of the power sector that accounts for water used for thermal cooling. The model is used to explore a series of scenarios for each of four case studies—the North Grid of China, India, France, and the state of Texas in the United States. For each case study we developed a baseline projection, then modeled a number of scenarios, including limits on water availability, reduced power demand from end-use energy efficiency, expansion of renewable energy, and carbon caps. We provide model output, including water withdrawals and consumption; power generation fuel mix; carbon dioxide emissions; and total system, fixed, and variable costs.

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  • Published

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CNA

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89.0

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  • SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications

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CNA

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2016-01-22

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