| ID | 150717 |
| Title Proper | Nuclear and intermittent renewables |
| Other Title Information | two compatible supply options? the case of the French power mix |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Cany, Camille ; Mansilla, Christine ; da Costa, Pascal ; Mathonnière, Gilles |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The complementary features of low-carbon power sources are a central issue in designing energy transition policies. The French current electricity mix is characterised by a high share of nuclear power which equalled 76% of the total electric production in 2015. With the increase in intermittent renewable sources, nuclear flexibility is examined as part of the solution to balance electricity supply and demand. Our proposed methodology involves designing scenarios with nuclear and intermittent renewable penetration levels, and developing residual load duration curves in each case. The load modulation impact on the nuclear production cost is estimated. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol. 95, No.95; Aug 2016: p.135–146 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy 2016-08 95, 95 |
| Key Words | Power System Economics ; Nuclear Power Flexibility ; Intermittent Renewable Energy Sources ; Back-Up ; Low-Carbon Source Synergy |