Applying trade mechanisms to quantify dynamic GHG emissions of electricity consumption in an open economy - The case of Switzerland

Elliot Romano, Martin K. Patel and Pierre Hollmuller

Energy, 2024, vol. 311, issue C

Abstract: Quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from electricity consumption presents a significant challenge due to the variable nature of the generation mix throughout the year and the complex dynamics of cross-border electricity trade. In this paper, we introduce an innovative methodology designed to accurately capture the hourly GHG emissions linked to electricity imports, and thus electricity consumption. Contrary to conventional approaches, our methodology identifies the relevant generation technologies in exporting countries which are activated for export. This selection is based on (i) the classification of the technologies according to their dispatch cost (merit order), and (ii) considers trade mechanisms from economic theory.

Keywords: Electricity mix; Hourly carbon emissions; Market mechanisms; International trade (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2024.133398

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