Assessment of the decarbonization capabilities of solar energy in the strategic Indian electricity generation sector

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作者
Vedachalam N. [1 ]
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[1] National Institute of Ocean Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Chennai
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Electricity generation; Emissions; IESS; Solar;
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10.1016/j.tej.2018.08.002
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Increased exploitation of solar power could help in reducing hydrocarbon imports and emissions, but will require significant upfront capital investments. A clear sustainability vision will be needed to shape the strategies required for long-term decarbonization pathways. © 2018 Elsevier Inc.
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