Decarbonizing the electric sector: Combining renewable and nuclear energy using thermal storage
Authors:
- Paul DenholmPDPaul Denholm
- Jeffrey C. KingJKJeffrey C. King
- Charles F. KutcherCKCharles F. Kutcher
- Paul P.H. WilsonPWPaul P.H. Wilson
- 1 May 2012
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Energy Policy
- Vol. 44, 301-311
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