Comparing carbon capture and storage (CCS) with concentrating solar power (CSP): Potentials, costs, risks, and barriers
Lilliestam J, Bielicki JM, Patt AG (2012)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2012
Journal
Book Volume: 47
Pages Range: 447-455
DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2012.05.020
Abstract
Coal power coupled with Carbon [Dioxide] Capture and Storage (CCS), and Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) technologies are often included in the portfolio of climate change mitigation options intended to decarbonize electricity systems. Both of these technologies can provide baseload electricity, are in early stages of maturity, and have benefits, costs, and obstacles. We compare and contrast CCS applied to coal-fired power plants with CSP. At present, both technologies are more expensive than existing electricity-generating options, but costs should decrease with large-scale deployment, especially in the case of CSP. For CCS, technological challenges still remain, storage risks must be clarified, and regulatory and legal uncertainties remain. For CSP, current challenges include electricity transmission and business models for a rapid and extensive expansion of high-voltage transmission lines. The need for international cooperation may impede CSP expansion in Europe. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
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Potsdam-Institut für Klimafolgenforschung (PIK) / Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
Germany (DE)
University of Minnesota (UMN)
United States (USA) (US)
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
Austria (AT)
Germany (DE)
University of Minnesota (UMN)
United States (USA) (US)
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
Austria (AT)
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APA:
Lilliestam, J., Bielicki, J.M., & Patt, A.G. (2012). Comparing carbon capture and storage (CCS) with concentrating solar power (CSP): Potentials, costs, risks, and barriers. Energy Policy, 47, 447-455. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2012.05.020
MLA:
Lilliestam, Johan, Jeffrey M. Bielicki, and Anthony G. Patt. "Comparing carbon capture and storage (CCS) with concentrating solar power (CSP): Potentials, costs, risks, and barriers." Energy Policy 47 (2012): 447-455.
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