Exploring the Potential Business Case for Synergies Between Natural Gas and Renewable Energy

Cochran, J. ; Zinaman, O. ; Logan, J. ; Arent, D.

关键词: NATURAL GAS;    RENEWABLE ENERGY;    SYNERGIES;    BUSINESS CASE;    Energy Analysis;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1126261
RP-ID  :  NREL/TP-6A50-60052
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1126261

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来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

Natural gas and renewable energy each contribute to economic growth, energy independence, and carbon mitigation, sometimes independently and sometimes collectively. Often, natural gas and renewables are considered competitors in markets, such as those for bulk electricity. This paper attempts to address the question, 'Given near- and long-term needs for abundant, cleaner energy sources and decarbonization, how can more compelling business models be created so that these two domestic forms of energy work in greater concert?' This paper explores revenue opportunities that emerge from systems-level perspectives in 'bulk energy' (large-scale electricity and natural gas production, transmission, and trade) and four 'distribution edge' subsectors: industrial, residential, commercial, and transportation end uses.