Department for Energy Security and Net Zero written question – answered am ar 9 Chwefror 2024.
Ranil Jayawardena
Ceidwadwyr, North East Hampshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will review the Levelised Cost of Electricity to take account of the (a) full cost of energy and (b) energy return on energy invested.
Andrew Bowie
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Department will soon be publishing updated analysis comparing the cost of electricity generation across renewable and selected non-renewable technologies, reflecting the latest evidence. This will be published by the end of March 2024. The Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) is a widely used metric which provides a simple way to compare costs across technologies. There are alternative metrics, such as the Energy Return on Investment but all metrics have limitations. Some additional factors than for LCOEs, such as timing and location of generation can be considered by enhanced LCOE analysis. Full system costs are evaluated by the Department’s power modelling.
Yes2 people think so
No2 people think not
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