Projected Costs of Generating Electricity - 2010 Edition
Joint Report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)
This seventh edition in a series of studies on electricity generation costs, published in 2010, presents the latest data for a wide range of fuels and technologies, including:
- Coal and gas (with and without carbon capture)
- Nuclear
- Hydro
- Onshore and offshore wind
- Biomass
- Solar
- Wave and tidal
- Combined heat and power (CHP)
The report provides levelized costs of electricity (LCOE) per MWh for nearly 200 plants across 21 countries, including four major non-OECD countries, and several industrial companies and organizations. This edition includes an extensive sensitivity analysis of the impact of variations in key parameters such as discount rates, fuel prices, and carbon costs on LCOE. Additional issues affecting power generation choices are also examined.
The study reveals that the cost competitiveness of electricity generating technologies depends on various factors that may vary nationally and regionally. Detailed analyses, supported by over 130 figures and tables, are provided in this comprehensive report, which is expected to serve as a valuable tool for decision-makers and researchers concerned with energy policies and climate change.
Key Points:
- Scope: Includes a wide range of fuels and technologies.
- Data Coverage: Nearly 200 plants across 21 countries.
- New Feature: Extensive sensitivity analysis of key parameters.
- Objective: To assess cost competitiveness and factors influencing electricity generation technologies.
- Expected Use: As a tool for decision-makers and researchers on energy policies and climate change.
