Explaining experience curves for new energy technologies: A case study of liquefied natural gas

To reach the Paris Agreement targets of holding the global temperature increase below 2 °C above the preindustrial levels, every human activity will need to be carbon neutral by 2050. Feasible means for industries to achieve carbon neutrality must be developed and assessed economically. Herein we present a case study on available solutions to achieve net-zero carbon from the get-go for a planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Quebec, which would classify as a large Canadian greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter. From a literature review, available options were prioritized with the promoter. Each prioritized potential solution is discussed in light of its feasibility and the associated economic opportunities and challenges. Although net-zero carbon is feasible from the get-go, results show that the promoter should identify opportunities to reduce as much as possible emissions at source, cooperate with other industries for CO2 capture and utilization, replace natural gas from fossil sources by renewable sources and offset the remaining emissions by planting trees and/or buying offsets on the compliance and voluntary markets. As some of these solutions are still to be developed, to ensure timely net-zero pledge for the lifespan of the LNG plant, a portfolio and progressive approach to combine offsets and other options is preferable.

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Modeling cascading diffusion of new energy technologies: case study of residential solid oxide fuel cells in the U.S. and internationally

Environmental Science & Technology ◽

10.1021/es400063a ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 130701143139003 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Seth Herron ◽

Eric Williams

Keyword(s):

Fuel Cells ◽

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells ◽

Solid Oxide ◽

Oxide Fuel ◽

Energy Technologies ◽

New Energy ◽

The U.S

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Public Perceptions of Energy Scarcity and Support for New Energy Technologies: A Western U.S. Case Study

Energies ◽

10.3390/en13010238 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 238 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Alexandra Buylova ◽

Brent S. Steel ◽

Christopher A. Simon

Keyword(s):

Energy Security ◽

New Technologies ◽

Public Investment ◽

Household Survey ◽

Value Orientations ◽

Technology Investment ◽

Energy Technologies ◽

Gender And Education ◽

New Energy

This study examines public concern for energy security and support for public investment in new energy technologies. Using household survey data from the western U.S. states of California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, socio-demographic characteristics, environmental values, and policy relevant knowledge are analyzed as drivers of energy security and technology investment orientations. Findings suggest that a majority of respondents in each state believe that not enough money is being spent on energy research, that the country has insufficient energy resources, and that new technologies can support future energy security. Multivariate analyses indicate that some socio-demographic variables (e.g., gender and education), ideology, and environmental value orientations also have an impact on energy security orientations and support for technology investment.

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