Author: Jen Purdie
(MENAFN - The Conversation) As fossil fuels are phased out over the coming decades, the Climate Change Commission (CCC) suggests electricity will take up much of the slack, powering our vehicle fleet and replacing coal and gas in industrial processes.
But can the electricity system really provide for this increased load where and when it is needed? The answer is yes , with some caveats.
Our research examines climate change impacts on the New Zealand energy system. It shows we ll need to pay close attention to demand as well as supply. And we ll have to factor in the impacts of climate change when we plan for growth in the energy sector.
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