Comparative Analysis and Implications of Studies on Korea's 2050 Carbon-Neutral Scenario

This paper presents a comparative analysis between eight published studies of the 2050 Carbon Neutrality Commission"s carbon-neutral scenario and other research. The implications of this paper are as follows. First, various carbon-neutral pathways are possible to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in Korea by 2050. Second, renewable energy would occupy the largest share of electricity generation in 2050. Third, the potential capacity for solar and wind power in 2050 is far smaller than the technological potential of domestic renewable energy. Fourth, the literature analyzing costs of carbon neutrality is very limited. Fifth, it is necessary to upgrade carbon-neutral scenario modeling based on performance targets and deployment times of the technologies reflected in the scenario. Sixth, a common format for describing the main results of research will contribute to comparing and understanding the future of carbon neutrality.