Optimization of Electricity Generation Technologies to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Egypt
In February 2016, the Egyptian government introduced Egyptian Vision 2030. An important pillar of this vision is energy. Egyptian Vision 2030 presented renewable energy as the best solution to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the energy sector. Egypt’s electricity comes from various...
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| author | Ahmed Abdel-Hameed Juyoul Kim Joung-Hyuk Hyun Hilali Hussein Ramadhan Soja Reuben Joseph Mercy Nandutu |
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| description | In February 2016, the Egyptian government introduced Egyptian Vision 2030. An important pillar of this vision is energy. Egyptian Vision 2030 presented renewable energy as the best solution to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the energy sector. Egypt’s electricity comes from various power plants; conventional thermal plants generate over 90% in which gas-fired generation accounts for 75% of the total output. Following the increase in natural gas (NG) projects in Egypt, NG is the dominant electricity source. Based on the pillars of the sustainable development strategy of Egypt, the county can increase dependence on renewable energies, and reduce CO<sub>2</sub> emissions and bound electricity production from natural gas. We aim to determine future energy generation strategies from various power plant technologies depending on these three principles. To make the picture more clear and complete, we compared the environmental impacts and external costs of fossil, hydro, and nuclear power plants in Egypt. We used two computer codes: the model for energy supply strategy alternatives and their general environmental impacts (MESSAGE) and the simplified approach for estimating environmental impacts of electricity generation (SIMPACTS). The MESSAGE code modeled the energy-supply systems to determine the best energy-supply technology to meet future energy demands. SIMPACTS estimated the environmental impact and damage costs associated with electricity generation. The results indicated that nuclear power plants and gas power plants are long-term electricity supply sources. Nuclear power plants entail low total external-damage costs, in addition to low environmental impact during normal operation. We conclude that nuclear power plants are the best alternative long-term electricity-generation choice for Egypt to meet future electricity demands. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bd99250ee20d434e8dfffb669f0326192023-11-22T11:58:13ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172021-09-011118878810.3390/app11188788Optimization of Electricity Generation Technologies to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions in EgyptAhmed Abdel-Hameed0Juyoul Kim1Joung-Hyuk Hyun2Hilali Hussein Ramadhan3Soja Reuben Joseph4Mercy Nandutu5Department of NPP Engineering, KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School, 658-91 Haemaji-ro, Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 45014, KoreaDepartment of NPP Engineering, KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School, 658-91 Haemaji-ro, Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 45014, KoreaDepartment of NPP Engineering, KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School, 658-91 Haemaji-ro, Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 45014, KoreaDepartment of NPP Engineering, KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School, 658-91 Haemaji-ro, Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 45014, KoreaDepartment of NPP Engineering, KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School, 658-91 Haemaji-ro, Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 45014, KoreaDepartment of NPP Engineering, KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School, 658-91 Haemaji-ro, Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 45014, KoreaIn February 2016, the Egyptian government introduced Egyptian Vision 2030. An important pillar of this vision is energy. Egyptian Vision 2030 presented renewable energy as the best solution to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the energy sector. Egypt’s electricity comes from various power plants; conventional thermal plants generate over 90% in which gas-fired generation accounts for 75% of the total output. Following the increase in natural gas (NG) projects in Egypt, NG is the dominant electricity source. Based on the pillars of the sustainable development strategy of Egypt, the county can increase dependence on renewable energies, and reduce CO<sub>2</sub> emissions and bound electricity production from natural gas. We aim to determine future energy generation strategies from various power plant technologies depending on these three principles. To make the picture more clear and complete, we compared the environmental impacts and external costs of fossil, hydro, and nuclear power plants in Egypt. We used two computer codes: the model for energy supply strategy alternatives and their general environmental impacts (MESSAGE) and the simplified approach for estimating environmental impacts of electricity generation (SIMPACTS). The MESSAGE code modeled the energy-supply systems to determine the best energy-supply technology to meet future energy demands. SIMPACTS estimated the environmental impact and damage costs associated with electricity generation. The results indicated that nuclear power plants and gas power plants are long-term electricity supply sources. Nuclear power plants entail low total external-damage costs, in addition to low environmental impact during normal operation. We conclude that nuclear power plants are the best alternative long-term electricity-generation choice for Egypt to meet future electricity demands.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/18/8788electricity generationenergy modelingenvironmental impactMESSAGESIMPACTS |
| spellingShingle | Ahmed Abdel-Hameed Juyoul Kim Joung-Hyuk Hyun Hilali Hussein Ramadhan Soja Reuben Joseph Mercy Nandutu Optimization of Electricity Generation Technologies to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Egypt Applied Sciences electricity generation energy modeling environmental impact MESSAGE SIMPACTS |
| title | Optimization of Electricity Generation Technologies to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Egypt |
| title_full | Optimization of Electricity Generation Technologies to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Egypt |
| title_fullStr | Optimization of Electricity Generation Technologies to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Egypt |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimization of Electricity Generation Technologies to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Egypt |
| title_short | Optimization of Electricity Generation Technologies to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Egypt |
| title_sort | optimization of electricity generation technologies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in egypt |
| topic | electricity generation energy modeling environmental impact MESSAGE SIMPACTS |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/18/8788 |
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