ABSTRACT

The use of the European Union cooperation mechanisms for concentrated solar power (CSP) projects could kill two birds with one stone. First, CSP electricity can cover demand when variable renewables cannot generate. Second, CSP projects deployed under the cooperation mechanisms could contribute to a European-wide optimization of resource use and grid management. This paper analyzes whether the dispatchable nature of CSP is a main driver to the use of the cooperation mechanism for this technology. Based on an expert elicitation and a survey to different types of stakeholders, our results show that, indeed, dispatchability will be the main driver to the use of the cooperation mechanisms for CSP projects in the future. The findings suggest that two types of policy interventions will be required to encourage the use of these mechanisms for CSP. Some policy measures should be directed at the technology itself, whereas other policies should target the cooperation mechanisms.

摘要

使用欧洲联盟合作机制进行集中太阳能发电（CSP）项目可能会杀死两只鸟，只用一块石头就可以杀死它们。首先，当可变的可再生能源无法产生时，CSP电力可以满足需求。其次，在合作机制下部署的CSP项目可以有助于在欧洲范围内优化资源使用和网格管理。本文分析了CSP的可调度性是否是为此技术使用协作机制的主要驱动力。根据专家的启发和对不同类型利益相关者的调查，我们的结果表明，确实，可调度性将是将来在CSP项目中使用合作机制的主要驱动力。研究结果表明，将需要两种类型的政策干预措施来鼓励将这些机制用于CSP。