

Are markets the right tool for decarbonizing electricity?
27 snips Jun 12, 2024
Author Brett Christophers discusses how profitability, not cost, drives renewable energy deployment. Challenges of using markets for decarbonizing electricity are explored, emphasizing the importance of government support. Topics include bid selection, market volatility impacting renewables, and unique challenges in electricity generation. Corporate power purchase agreements, government subsidies, and financing strategies for accelerating the transition to renewable energy are also discussed.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Decarbonizing Electricity Markets: Challenges and Profitability
02:40 • 12min
Electricity Markets: Bid Selection, Market Volatility, and Impact on Renewable Energy Projects
14:40 • 21min
Unique Challenges in Electricity Generation
35:55 • 7min
Corporate Power Purchase Agreements in the Renewable Energy Market
42:54 • 9min
Challenges and Growth in Renewable Energy Sector
51:45 • 13min
Challenges and Solutions for Accelerating Renewable Energy Transition
01:04:26 • 21min
Financing Renewable Energy and the Nuclear Debate
01:25:53 • 6min
Forecasting the Future of Electricity Decarbonization
01:31:51 • 2min
Challenges of Decarbonizing Electricity Markets in Wealthy vs Emerging Economies
01:33:24 • 2min