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Title Generation Expansion Planning considering environmental impact and sustainable development for an Indian state using the LEAP platform
ID_Doc 68316
Authors Karunanithi, K; Ramesh, S; Raja, SP; Rowlo, PK
Title Generation Expansion Planning considering environmental impact and sustainable development for an Indian state using the LEAP platform
Year 2024
Published
DOI 10.1016/j.jup.2023.101702
Abstract GEP (Generation Expansion Planning) is one of the most complex tasks in which planning is done to find the best possible distinct solutions to install new generating units to meet future load demands. This paper uses the Low Emission Analysis Platform (LEAP) software environment to analyse the GEP for the AP Power sector from 2021 to 2050. In recent years, the AP power sector has faced several issues, such as frequent service cuts due to power shortages. In this paper, five scenarios such as Business As Usual (BAU), Low Demand Growth (LDG), High Demand Growth (HDG), Least Cost Optimization (LCO) and Climate Mitigation Scenarios, have been analysed with environmental, technical, and economic parameters. This study has estimated the total environmental emissions and total cost of all scenarios. At present, Andhra Pradesh has a total installed capacity of 25.4 GW. The best scenarios can be selected based on environmental impact, cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability. The results show that the LDG scenario will be an optimal choice for AP due to the state's economic crisis, and the government should also focus on energy conservation and limit demand growth to 4.5%. While presenting a general GEP, the study presents comprehensive system performance scenarios from which planners can choose.
Author Keywords Emission; Generation planning; LEAP; Net present value; RES
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED); Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
EID WOS:001165911600001
WoS Category Energy & Fuels; Environmental Sciences; Environmental Studies
Research Area Energy & Fuels; Environmental Sciences & Ecology
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