Future Low‐Carbon Technology Options for a 100 Percent Decarbonized Power Sector

Abstract

Recent studies have modeled 100 percent decarbonized or renewable power sectors and proposed technical solutions to address costs, reliability, and other challenges, specifically related to meeting the last 10 percent of energy demand and eliminating carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This article summarizes multiple studies and provides references to the detailed and nuanced scenarios of reliably and cost‐effectively operating 100 percent clean and/or renewable power systems. It also outlines future technology solutions that might be needed to meet this simply stated but deeply complex goal.