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'''Energy in Cartadania''' refers to {{wp|energy development|energy}} and {{wp|electricity generation|electricity production}}, consumption, import and export in the country. The nation's energy composition draws from a quintet of key pillars: {{wp|nuclear power}}, {{wp|natural gas}}, {{wp|fossil fuel power station|liquid fuels}}, {{wp|coal}}, and {{wp|renewable energy|renewables}}. In 2030, natural gas made up the largest portion of electricity generation, at around 40%, while nuclear power accounted for 27% and renewables accounted for 30% of energy consumption. | '''Energy in Cartadania''' refers to {{wp|energy development|energy}} and {{wp|electricity generation|electricity production}}, consumption, import and export in the country. The nation's energy composition draws from a quintet of key pillars: {{wp|nuclear power}}, {{wp|natural gas}}, {{wp|fossil fuel power station|liquid fuels}}, {{wp|coal}}, and {{wp|renewable energy|renewables}}. In 2030, natural gas made up the largest portion of electricity generation in the country, at around 40%, while nuclear power accounted for 27% and renewables accounted for 30% of energy consumption, the largest sector of which being {{wp|hydroelectric power}}. | ||
Cartadania has a unified {{wp|electrical grid|power grid}} that is strategically segmented into three distinct {{wp|wide area synchronous grid|interconnections}}, each tailored to efficiently serve specific geographic regions and | Cartadania has a unified {{wp|electrical grid|power grid}} that is strategically segmented into three distinct {{wp|wide area synchronous grid|interconnections}}, each tailored to efficiently serve specific geographic regions and utilize the diverse array of energy resources. The Western Interconnection encompasses the former territory of [[Vachena]], except for the inclusion of Miraflores on the grid which was a portion of Cartadania's former Southern Territory division. It serves around 100 million Cartadanians and generates approximately 1,246 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity annually. The Central Interconnection, subdivided into the Lusia and Font {{wp|Wide Area Synchronous Grid|wide area synchronous grids}}, is coterminous with pre-annexation Cartadania, covering a population of 211.6 million and generating a combined total 1,882.7 TWh. In parallel, the Eastern Interconnection, subdivided into the Valerian and Mandera wide area synchronous grids, spans the territory of the six states of Cartadania, the five provinces of Caphiria, and the Kingdom of Lariana that are all located on the island of [[Urlazio]], effectively supplying 1,183.9 TWh of power to 155.4 million residents. Cartadania's insular outlying areas, that is, all territories and the states of [[Lotoa]], [[Porta Bianca]], and [[Solemia]], independently generate their own energy within self-contained microgrids. Its portion of the metropolitan electrical grid in northern [[Sarpedon]] had a {{wp|nameplate capacity}} of 640 GW and produced 3,771 TWh in 2030. Cartadania itself is the second-largest producer and consumer of electricity in Sarpedon, behind Caphiria. | ||
Cartadania has garnered acclaim for its | Cartadania's energy ethos has had strong elements of environmental sensitivity since at least the 1980s, as evidenced by its decreasing reliance on non-renewable sources. Prior to 2033, a very small fraction of its energy reservoir, about 4%, derived from conventional {{wp|Anthracite|coal}} and {{wp|Heavy fuel oil|petroleum}} resources. In early 2033, as the country entered its "fall" season, the last of the {{wp|Coal-fired power station|coal}}- and {{wp|Fossil fuel power station#Oil|petroleum}}-fired plants were decommissioned, reinforcing its status as an environmentally conscious energy powerhouse. It has garnered acclaim for its journey towards energy independence, especially in the wake of the post-war period, and although its unprecedented commitment to environmental sustainability has sometime come into question over budgetary concerns and growing pains, the overall impact has shown in air quality and other emissions-related metrics. It's strategic focus on diversifying its energy portfolio and harnessing sources with minimal carbon emissions has propelled it to a position of exemplary leadership in the realm of global energy transitions, exceeding planned goals year over year. The nation's investments in renewable energy infrastructure have led to the creation of new jobs, technological innovation, and a resilient energy sector that is well-equipped to navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving global energy landscape, especially with regard to managing the global climate. | ||
== Energy production == | == Energy production == | ||
=== Natural gas === | === Natural gas === | ||
At the heart of Cartadania's energy grid is natural gas, serving as the foremost energy source that underpins the nation's energy production framework. A testament to the evolution of energy dynamics, natural gas has ascended to an influential status, contributing to almost 40% of the nation's energy output as of 2030. 1975 marked a definitive milestone as natural gas supplanted coal in the realm of energy production, followed by another milestone in 1981 when off-shore natural gas fields were unveiled, triggering a transformational era of natural gas generation. This revelation spurred a significant and rapid shift, wherein electricity generation propelled by natural gas emerged as the vanguard of Cartadania's power generation evolution. This trajectory has been characterized by a notable trajectory of growth, making natural gas-generated electricity the most dynamically expanding facet of the nation's energy matrix since the advent of the 1980s. | |||
The ascendancy of natural gas as a premier source of electricity generation is underscored by a tripartite convergence of strategic drivers. Foremost among these is the concerted impetus on utilities to curtail greenhouse gas emissions. This pressure has fueled the progressive substitution of coal-fired generation with its natural gas counterpart, a transition underscored by the manifestly lower life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with natural gas-generated electricity, as compared to its coal-fueled counterpart. In tandem with this, natural gas power plants have distinguished themselves by their inherent agility in responding to dynamic demand patterns. Their rapid ramping capability renders them ideally suited to complement intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar power, creating an equilibrium within Cartadania's energy ecosystem. | |||
Despite this trajectory of ascendancy, however, there is a discernible shift in the trajectory of natural gas within Cartadania's energy grid. A 17% decline from its peak in 1991, wherein it constituted a robust 56% of the energy mix, speaks to the nuanced interplay of Cartadania's energy policy landscape. Renewed interest in the realms of nuclear energy and renewables has come to the forefront, catalyzing a shift in the nation's energy trajectory. | |||
=== Nuclear === | === Nuclear === | ||
[[File:Kashiwazaki-Kariwa 04780017 (8388173865).jpg|200px|thumb|right|Simon Ohlson Nuclear Generation Plant on Renaudin Lake, the largest nuclear power plant in Cartadania.]] | |||
Nuclear energy constitutes a substantial portion of Cartadania's electricity generation, contributing approximately 27% to the overall energy mix, positioning it as the second-largest contributor after natural gas. As of June 2030, Cartadania has a comprehensive nuclear infrastructure encompassing a set of 60 operational reactors, collectively amassing an impressive installed capacity of 136,356 MW. Furthermore, a reactor with a capacity of 2,050 MW is currently under construction, underscoring the nation's commitment to further expanding its nuclear capabilities. Additionally, six reactors have been either deactivated or are undergoing decommissioning processes, reflective of Cartadania's vigilant approach to nuclear safety and modernization. Of particular note is the prevalence of pressurized heavy-water reactors (PHWR) among the operational nuclear assets, attesting to Cartadania's technical expertise and strategic investment in advanced reactor technologies. | |||
Throughout its history, Cartadania's federal authorities have demonstrated a proactive stance in championing nuclear energy, effectively harnessing its benefits while simultaneously managing inherent risks. Despite pockets of anti-nuclear sentiment and the consideration of seismic vulnerabilities, Cartadania has remained steadfast in its pursuit of nuclear energy, leveraging its inherent advantages to enhance energy security and environmental sustainability. Particular to the generation III+ reactors in the country, the Department of Energy and Mineral Resources has opted to scale up production at existing facilities as opposed to continously constructing new power plants. | |||
=== Wind === | === Wind === | ||
=== Solar === | === Solar === | ||
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