| ID | 117274 |
| Title Proper | Emissions reduction and economic implications of renewable energy market penetration of power generation for residential consumption in the MENA region |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Fadel, M El ; Rachid, G ; El-Samra, R ; Boutros, G Bou |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper examines the implications of renewable energy (RE) deployment in power generation for residential consumption in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region under various RE penetration targets. A comparative assessment revealed a great heterogeneity among countries with Turkey dominating as the highest emitter. At the sub-regional level, the Middle East sub-region contributes more than double the GHG emissions estimated for the Gulf and North Africa sub-regions with all sub-regions achieving reductions in the range of 6-38% depending on the RE target penetration and promising up to 54% savings on investment excluding positive externalities associated with the offset of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions savings. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy vol. , No.52; Jan 2013: p.618-627 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy vol. , No.52; Jan 2013: p.618-627 |
| Key Words | Renewable Energy ; Power Sector ; GHG Emissions |