«The environmental impact and the benefits offered to the electricity system are two of the criteria when analyzing which technology should be promoted more if renewables encounter barriers to their growth, such as the limitation of network capacity, for example, one of the greatest challenges in Europe.»
A few months ago, there was no doubt. Natural gas, given its competitive price, its capacity to produce 24/7 and its reduced pollution emissions (compared to those of other fossil fuels), was the ideal resource to accompany the renewables during the energy transition, at least until energy storage takes off.
But recent events related to the France’s commitment to develop new reactors or the constant rise of gas prices open up the possibility of discussion.