Current State and Costs of Low-Carbon Generation

Abstract

Transition to renewable energy (RE) is in large part motivated by

the global concern about the climate change, which is related to

the enormous amounts of carbon dioxide generated by fossil fuels.

This study considers the current state and costs of low-carbon

generation. In Chapters II and III, we provide an overview of

targets and current state of low-carbon generation in different

countries, with focus on wind, solar, and nuclear. In Chapter IV,

we report historical trends, current and projected costs of RE. In

Chapter V, we summarize major economic and technical barriers

hindering the expansion of RE. Finally, we recap the main points

in the Conclusion.