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Regional Supply Strategies for Renewable Energy Sources based on Contribution Level of GHG Emission Reduction

신재생에너지의 온실가스감축 기여도에 따른 지역별 보급전략

  • Kim, Hyun Seok (Department of Agricultural Economics, Kyungpook National University)
  • 김현석 (경북대학교 농업생명과학대학 농업경제학과)
  • Received : 2014.11.28
  • Accepted : 2014.12.09
  • Published : 2014.12.30
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Abstract

This study examines the contribution level of greenhouse gas(GHG) emission reduction and installation costs of renewable energy facilities. The GHG emission forecasts and industrial structures in the 16 regions of Korea are then analyzed to identify the proper supply of renewable energy sources for each region. The results show that water power is the most effective and efficient renewable energy source to reduce GHG emissions, followed by sunlight, wind power, geothermal heat, and solar heat, respectively. The 16 regions are then categorized into 4 groups based on their GHG emission forecast and industrial structure: high emission and manufacturing group, low emission and manufacturing group, low emission and service group, and high emission and service group. The proper supply of renewable energy sources for each group is then determined based on the contribution level and cost efficiency of GHG emission reduction.

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