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Publisher Correction to: Subsea cable key challenges of an intercontinental power link: case study of Australia–Singapore interconnector Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2021-01-07 Jeremy Gordonnat, James Hunt
The original article can be found online.
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Comparison of energy consumption between non-inverter and inverter-type air conditioner in Saudi Arabia Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2020-12-07 Ahmed Almogbel, Fahad Alkasmoul, Zaid Aldawsari, Jaber Alsulami, Ahmed Alsuwailem
Interest for air-conditioning systems (ACs) has exponentially expanded worldwide throughout the most recent couple of decades. Countries with booming economies including Saudi Arabia report high growth of sales of room air conditioners. With the expanded (GDP) and warming climates, interest for room air-conditioning systems is required to additionally increment. Meeting the expanded need for electricity
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Subsea cable key challenges of an intercontinental power link: case study of Australia–Singapore interconnector Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2020-12-02 Jeremy Gordonnat, James Hunt
The high potential for renewable energy generation in Australia, in particular solar and wind, and the high carbon content of Southeast Asian electricity and projected demand growth create favourable conditions for a HVDC power link between Australian and Southeast Asia. Such an interconnector would link predominantly solar farms located in northern Australia, known for its highest insolation levels
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A simple model for solid oxide fuel cells Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2020-11-12 Ghzzai Almutairi
It is widely accepted that solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) represent a promising energy conversion approach that deliver a myriad of benefits including low environment pollution, high efficiency, and system compactness. This paper describes the construction of a basic model based on ohmic considerations, mass transfer, and kinetics that can effectively evaluate the performance of small button SOFCs
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Measurement of the air bubble size and velocity from micro air bubble generation (MBG) in diesel using optical methods Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2020-10-30 Bader A. Alfarraj, Abdullah M. Alkhedhair, Ahmed A. Al-Harbi, Wojciech Nowak, Saleh A. Alfaleh
In this paper, we determine the bubble size and velocity from air bubble generation (MBG) in a diesel using optical methods. A KTM Series Pump was used to generate micro air bubbles in diesel. The air bubble radius and velocity measurements can be useful parameters to optimize the bubble generation process. Two optical systems were used for measurement air bubble sizes and their velocities in diesel
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Review of solid oxide fuel cell materials: cathode, anode, and electrolyte Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2020-10-16 Saddam Hussain, Li Yangping
There is a growing interest in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) technology among the researchers a promising power generation with high energy efficiency, inflated fuel flexibility, and low environmental impact compared to conventional power generation systems. SOFCs are devices in which the chemical energy is directly converted into electrical energy with negligible emission. SOFCs have low pollution
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A phase model for the low-carbon transformation of energy systems in the MENA region Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2020-06-30 Manfred Fischedick, Georg Holtz, Thomas Fink, Sarra Amroune, Franziska Wehinger
Given large potentials of the MENA region for renewable energy production, transitions towards renewables-based energy systems seem a promising way for meeting growing energy demand while contributing to greenhouse gas emissions reductions according to the Paris Agreement at the same time. Supporting and steering transitions to a low-carbon energy system require a clear understanding of socio-technical
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How solar home systems temporally stimulate increasing power demands in rural households of Sub-Saharan Africa Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2020-06-22 Nicholas Nixon Opiyo
Small solar home systems (SHS) have emerged as potential alternatives to grid electrifications, enabling households to make modest investments into their power systems, and to modify those systems according to their changing economic circumstances and power demands. Study shows that introduction to basic electricity access temporally stimulates increasing power demands in rural households, leading
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Assessment of battery storage utilization in distribution feeders Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2020-04-17 Abdullah A. Almehizia, Fahad S. Al-Ismail, Nasser S. Alohali, Meshal M. Al-Shammari
The paper is concerned with the assessment of energy storage systems at the distribution level. Several projects related to energy storage are reviewed and analyzed for a better understanding of the motivation and benefits gained from such technology. Different applications and technologies of energy storage (ES) are identified, as well as the distinguishing characteristics of these ES technologies
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Analyzing the condition of Japanese electricity cost linkages by fossil fuel sources after the Fukushima disaster Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2020-03-14 Kentaka Aruga
This study analyzes the dynamics of the linkages among costs of electricity generation via crude oil, natural gas, and coal for the periods before and after the Fukushima accident. We find that Markov regime switching in the cost spreads between the fossil fuels has become more frequent after the Fukushima accident. Johansen and Bierens–Martins cointegration tests also indicate that since the accident
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Governing renewable energy transition in conflict contexts: investigating the institutional context in Palestine Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2020-03-12 Yasser M. Khaldi, Minna Sunikka-Blank
In response to pressures imposed on the energy sector, several countries in the Middle East-North Africa (MENA) region have committed to increasing the percentage of renewable energy to reach 15–50% of the energy supply by 2030. New governance models are required to conceptualise and guide the energy transition into a more sustainable direction. Therefore, this paper employed the transition management
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Governing energy consumption in China: a comprehensive assessment of the energy conservation target responsibility system Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2020-03-02 Kevin Lo
The governance of energy consumption in China is of environmental significance from the standpoints of preventing local air pollution and global climate change. At the heart of China’s energy governance system is the energy conservation target responsibility system (ECTRS). This article examines this important governance instrument from three key aspects. First, it explains the role of the ECTRS in
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The greenhouse gas effects of increased US oil and gas production Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2020-02-28 Daniel Raimi
Increased oil and natural gas production in the United States has decreased domestic natural gas prices and global oil prices. The resulting greenhouse gas (GHG) impacts have received substantial attention, with most focus on natural gas and relatively little on oil. In this paper, I provide an estimate of how increased production affects these emissions through changes in the US energy mix, methane
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Techno-economic assessment for energy transition from diesel-based to hybrid energy system-based off-grids in Saudi Arabia Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2020-02-27 Abdullrahman Abdullah Al-Shamma’a, Fahd A. Alturki, Hassan M. H. Farh
Hybrid energy power plants are remarkable option for the electrification of isolated areas, which commonly fulfill their energy demand by means of diesel generators. An energy combination comprising also PV or wind systems would lead to a reduction of costs and is, therefore, being gradually esteemed. In this paper, an optimal sizing approach was established based on a long-term energy analysis, to
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Current status and future perspectives for localizing the solar photovoltaic industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2020-02-22 Zaid S. AlOtaibi, Hussam I. Khonkar, Ahmed O. AlAmoudi, Saad H. Alqahtani
Saudi Arabia has developed Saudi Vision 2030, an ambitious plan to reduce the country’s dependence on oil by supporting promising private energy organizations and by developing opportunities that contributes to the national economy. In the manufacturing sector, the government is encouraging technology transfers in the renewable energy industries. It is expected to result in the localization of significant
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Optimizing Qatar’s energy system for a post-carbon future Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2019-12-07 Moiz Bohra, Nilay Shah
Global decarbonization efforts, along with domestic pressures to diversify the economy, have created challenges and opportunities for the Qatari energy system. The government is focused on diversifying the national economy away from hydrocarbons, encouraging sustainable use of resources, and ensuring the security of food, energy, and water systems. Our optimization framework allows policymakers to
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Measuring the socio-economic footprint of the energy transition Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2019-10-24 Xavier Garcia-Casals, Rabia Ferroukhi, Bishal Parajuli
The energy system is often treated as a self-contained system, disconnected from the broader socio-economic structures it is built upon. Understanding the enabling environment and structural elements will help to maximize the benefits of the transition and increase awareness of potential barriers and necessary adjustments along the way. IRENA has developed a methodology to measure the socio-economic
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The rise of renewables and energy transition: what adaptation strategy exists for oil companies and oil-exporting countries? Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2019-09-20 Bassam Fattouh, Rahmatallah Poudineh, Rob West
The energy landscape is changing rapidly with far-reaching implications for the global energy industry and actors, including oil companies and oil-exporting countries. These rapid changes introduce multidimensional uncertainty, the most important of which is the speed of the transition. While the transformation of the energy system is rapid in certain regions of the world, such as Europe, the speed
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Energy transition in Russia Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2019-09-11 Tatiana Mitrova, Yuriy Melnikov
This article provides an overview of Russian energy policy in the context of the global energy transition. Russia, ranking fourth in the world in primary energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions, adheres to the strategy of “business as usual” and relies on fossil fuels. Decarbonization of the energy sector is not yet on the horizon: a skeptical attitude towards the problem of global climate
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Thoughts on China’s energy transition outlook Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2019-09-10 Wang Zhongying, Kaare Sandholt
China’s strong economic growth over the past 40 years has been followed by similar strong growth in energy consumption, based on coal. A continuation of this development is not sustainable, and China has set new ambitious targets for future energy systems development, which in reality calls for a genuine energy revolution in order to build a clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient energy system towards
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An overview of key evolutions in the light-duty vehicle sector and their impact on oil demand Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2019-09-09 Mohammed Albrahim, Ahmed Al Zahrani, Anvita Arora, Rubal Dua, Bassam Fattouh, Adam Sieminski
The light-duty vehicle (LDV) sector is undergoing many changes, including technological advancements (e.g., vehicle electrification, automation), new business models (e.g., ride-hailing), and government regulations and policies (e.g., fuel economy (FE) standards, zero-emission vehicle mandates, infrastructure investments, and incentives to encourage adoption of alternative fuel vehicles). Despite significant
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Interrogating uncertainty in energy forecasts: the case of the shale gas boom Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2019-09-05 Adam Reed, Sean Ericson, Morgan Bazilian, Jeffrey Logan, Kevin Doran, Chris Nelder
The energy sector relies on analytical results to inform decision-making—from policy to investment. Over the last decade the United States has undergone a “revolution” in its energy landscape, due primarily to natural gas production from shale plays, as well as other factors. Despite the enormity of this change, it was hardly, or not at all, predicted or projected by forecasters, analysts, or industry
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Energy project financing in the GCC region: an empirical investigation Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2019-07-31 Tarek Atalla, Maria Chiara D’Errico
This paper analyzes the capital structure of energy infrastructure projects in the Gulf Cooperation Council region, where energy projects form the bulk of the deal-making backload. The econometric estimation of 108 energy project finance for the period 2005–2014 valued at 258 bn USD sheds the light on the success factors for such projects in the region, confirming the relevant relationships among project
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Measuring underlying energy efficiency in the GCC countries using a newly constructed dataset Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2019-07-30 Shahad Alarenan, Anwar A. Gasim, Lester C. Hunt, Abdel Rahman Muhsen
Energy consumption accounts for most of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. Managing the growth in energy demand is therefore a key part of climate change mitigation. In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, energy consumption has been growing rapidly. Between 2004 and 2014, final energy consumption grew at an average annual rate of 6.8% compared to a global average of 1.8%. Energy
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A review of the German energy transition: taking stock, looking ahead, and drawing conclusions for the Middle East and North Africa Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2018-09-21 Hans-Wilhelm Schiffer, Johannes Trüby
This paper reviews the German energy policy framework, commonly known as ‘Energiewende’, which aims to transform and decarbonise the German energy system. We look at the achievements made over the last 8 years and discuss the implications, e.g., in terms of costs and rents, for consumers and producers of electricity in Germany and beyond. German policy makers have been successful in deploying new technologies
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Investigating the causal relationship between electricity consumption and sectoral outputs: evidence from Egypt Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2018-09-14 Dalia M. Ibrahiem
The aim of this study is to investigate the causal relationship between electricity consumption and real output at the macro level and the sectoral levels in three main economic sectors, namely the agricultural, industrial, and services sectors in Egypt during the period 1971–2013. I use Johansen cointegration approach, vector error correction model, and Toda and Yamamoto (J Econom 66:225–250, 1995)
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Assessing strengths and weaknesses of renewable energy initiatives in Oman: an analysis with strategic niche management Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2018-05-24 Aisha Al-Sarihi, Judith A. Cherni
The paper assesses the strengths and weaknesses of renewable energy (RE) initiatives in Oman. The principal analytical tool is strategic niche management, an approach rooted in evolutionary innovations theory. The analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of RE initiatives is based on three internal dynamic processes: learning processes, actors’ networking, and articulation of visions. This study draws
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Making wealth sharing more efficient in high-rent countries: the citizens’ income Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2017-12-14 Steffen Hertog
This paper argues that hydrocarbon producers with high rents per capita constitute a specific category in the broader universe of rent-dependent countries, facing a specific set of development challenges that are not shared by mid-rent countries. It surveys patterns of rent distribution in high-rent countries (HRCs), focusing on energy subsidies and excessive public employment, and argues that these
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Economic development and energy consumption in the GCC: an international sectoral analysis Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2017-11-07 Nicholas Howarth, Marzio Galeotti, Alessandro Lanza, Kankana Dubey
The relationship between economic development and energy consumption has important policy and geopolitical implications intersecting with future energy demand, economic growth and climate change. All countries in the GCC share a common goal to transition to economies less reliant on oil and gas. As part of this transition diversification and energy efficiency strategies have become major strategic
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Whatever happened to the Golden Age of natural gas? Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2017-08-21 Tim Boersma, Sarah M. Jordaan
Recent technology innovation in the natural gas industry has powered a shale gas boom, enabling the narrative that natural gas is a transition fuel to a low-carbon future. However, this narrative has not manifested itself uniformly around the world and, more fundamentally, it must be tested and revised periodically to reflect rapidly changing market, supply chain, and environmental realities. The growth
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Assessing the potential and costs of reducing energy demand Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2017-07-11 Pedro Linares, Pablo Pintos, Klaas Würzburg
Determining the cost of energy saving measures and the magnitude of their potential application is the first and essential step to correctly design energy efficiency policies, which are in turn a keystone for energy transitions. This is particularly relevant for MENA countries, which feature energy intensities among the highest in the world. This paper presents a methodology for assessing reductions
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Renewable energy policy trends and recommendations for GCC countries Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2017-07-04 Steven Griffiths
Policies to support the deployment of renewable energy technologies have been widely established for power generation, heating, cooling, and transportation. However, as renewable energy technologies have become increasingly cost-competitive and more widely deployed, policymakers have begun to focus their attention on the adaption of existing policies to reflect the rapidly changing economics of these
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Adding solar PV to the Saudi power system: what is the cost of intermittency? Energy Transit. Pub Date : 2017-06-29 Amro M. Elshurafa, Walid Matar
With 2015 as a reference year, we quantify the costs of solar photovoltaics (PV) intermittency and integration to power utilities in Saudi Arabia. We define intermittency costs as the costs of ramping and maintaining spinning reserves, while integration costs are defined as the costs of intermittency plus the costs of grid upgrades if they were needed. The operational facets of PV integration to grid