[2A10-14] Risk Management and Nuclear Policy

[2A13] CO₂ Reduction and the Role of Nuclear Energy: An Analysis with a High-Temporal-Resolution Energy System Model

*Yasuaki Kawakami¹, Ryoichi Komiyama¹, Yasumasa Fujii¹ (1. The University of Tokyo)

Keywords:Nuclear energy economics, Renewable energy, Optimal power generation mix, CO2 marginal abatement cost

This study presents the role of nuclear energy in decarbonization in Japan's energy system. Analysis using a high-temporal-resolution energy system model reveals that the increase of nuclear energy utilization may bring the reduction of carbon dioxide marginal abatement cost.