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Abstract
Within the system of national accounts the electricity sector is typically reported as a single entry representing generation, transmission, distribution and trade. The ways in which these components interact with the economy differ greatly, a feature lost within the standard accounting framework. In this paper we propose an Electricity Satellite Account (ELSA) approach to better understand the linkages between the electricity sector and economy, with a particular focus on generation technologies. In developing this framework, we draw parallels with Tourism Satellite Accounts (TSAs). To illustrate the practical steps in constructing ELSAs, we develop an ELSA for Scotland for 2012, and show how the ELSA framework gives an improved understanding of the economic contribution of the electricity sector, which is critical in improving the usefulness of such accounts for climate, energy, and economic policy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 47-66 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | Economic Systems Research |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 23 Apr 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 14 May 2021 |
Keywords
- electricity sector
- satellite accounts
- system of national accounts
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Supergen Wind Hub / R130531-2
Anaya-Lara, O. (Principal Investigator) & Leithead, B. (Co-investigator)
19/06/14 → 18/09/19
Project: Research - Internally Allocated
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Doctoral training centre in wind energy systems | Connolly, Kevin
Allan, G. (Principal Investigator), McIntyre, S. (Co-investigator) & Connolly, K. (Research Co-investigator)
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/10/13 → 12/04/19
Project: Research Studentship - Internally Allocated