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The possible role of fusion in the Indian energy system of the future
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Seebregts, A.J.; Hamacher, T.; Shukla, R.P.
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ECN
Policy Studies
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1-8-2003
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ECN-RX--03-065
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Conference Paper
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Presented at: 22nd Symposium on Fusion Technology, Helsinki, Finland, 9-13 september 2002.
Abstract:
Already in the year 2050 India will be the most populated country inthe world. Population growth and sustained economic growth will make
India to one of the biggest economies in the world, consuming huge amounts
of energy. The study shows that India would consume in 2100 a third
of the global electricity demand of 2000. If no intervention are considered,
coal will keep its position as dominant source in the electricity sector
throughout the whole 21st century. This would result in tremendous CO2
emissions. The picture changes completely, if stringent restrictions
on CO2 emissions are applied. In the case of strict emission reductions
new technologies like fusion could make an inroad to the Indian energy
system. Especially if it is assumed that the safety and environmental
advantages of fusion compared to fission are accounted for.
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