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Is South Korea's 2050 Carbon-Neutral scenario sufficient for meeting greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal? Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Suhyun Cho, Young-Sun Jeong, Jung-Ho Huh
In line with Global Climate Change Alliance initiated in 2007 by the European Commission, the South Korean government announced the “2050 Carbon-Neutral Strategy” in October 2020. The 2050 Carbon-Neutral Scenario was announced in October 2021, with the aim of reducing the country's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40 % by 2030 compared to those in 2018. The primary objective of this study is to conduct
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Amazon energy transition: The need to accelerate emission reduction by the extensive adoption of solar photovoltaics and storage in Brazil Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Osvaldo Soliano Perreira, Tereza Mousinho Reis, Ricardo Rüther
This article aims to compare the situation of greenhouse gases emissions due to the supply of electricity to the two Brazilian power generation systems: The National Interconnected System (SIN) and the Isolated Systems (SISOL). The former composes the national grid. The latter is composed of 212 isolated generation systems basically supplied by diesel.
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GIS-based suitability mapping for offshore and onshore wind energy in the United Arab Emirates Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Imen Gherboudj
The study provides a geospatial assessment of the suitability of sites for onshore and offshore wind projects in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where traditionally, wind energy has not been a focus. This assessment demonstrates how wind projects in the country could be developed using improved technology that produces power from lower wind speeds. The suitability mapping used the GIS-based multi-criteria
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Assessment of the efficiency of improved cooking stoves and their impact in reducing forest degradation and contaminant emissions in Eastern Rwanda Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-06 Valens Uwizeyimana, Marte Mutert, Theoneste Mbonigaba, Aimable Niyonshuti, Jean Bosco Nkurikiye, Vincent Nsabuwera, Jacques Peeters, Jean Aime Ruticumugambi, Julienne Gatesi, Athanase Mukuralinda, Bruno Verbist, Bart Muys
Biomass is a major source of cooking energy in Rwanda. This high dependence on biomass strongly contributes to forest degradation, biodiversity loss, and atmospheric pollution. Shifting from the traditional three-stone stove (TSS) to improved cooking stoves (ICS) is being promoted to reduce wood consumption and air pollutant emissions. This study assessed the emission reduction of adopted ICS and their
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Mobility's future should be science-based, not only electric Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-06 Alex Enrich-Prast, Mats Eklund
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Impacts of meteorological conditions on the plummeting surface-reaching solar radiation over a sub-tropical station – Pune, India Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Ashwin Vijay Jadhav, Rohini L. Bhawar, Umesh Chandra Dumka, P.R.C. Rahul, P. Pradeep Kumar
The unprecedented rise of solar energy as a dominant power source is a remarkable feat, considering our historical struggle to establish its widespread adoption. However, the dynamics of solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface are greatly influenced by meteorological conditions such as clouds, aerosols, and wind speed. This study investigates the detailed changes in surface-reaching solar radiation
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Tracking the progress towards adopting LPG as a clean cooking fuel in Rwanda: User's perspective Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Jean Pierre Nshimiyimana, Marie Claire Mukeshimana, Evariste Nshimyimana
Many households in Rwanda rely on firewood and charcoal for cooking with inefficient-burning stoves. To mitigate the issue of cooking with traditional fuels, the government of Rwanda has promoted the use of alternative energy such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
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Techno-economic analysis case study of energy production utilizing cashew shell agro-waste in Vietnam Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Tuyen B. Ly, Co D. Pham, Anh N. Nguyen, Anh N.B. Nguyen, Nghi T. Nguyen, Lanh V. Nguyen, Quyen D. Nguyen, Khanh Q. Pham, Minh D. Nguyen, Phung K. Le
In this paper, a system for energy production from biomass combustion to provide electricity to the national grid of Vietnam was evaluated based on different thermodynamics systems and the cultivation capacity of the local area. A 20:80 mixture of cashew shell and cashew wood chip is considered as fuel source to be combusted utilizing a fixed bed technology with high energy efficiency. Considering
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Tourists' willingness to fund local investments in renewable energy: A contingent valuation study from the Galápagos Islands Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 William F. Vásquez, Cristina Mateus, María Isabel Loyola-Plúa, José Torres-Suárez, Valeria Ochoa-Herrera
Renewable energy technologies may have positive socioeconomic and environmental consequences at the local, regional, and global levels. However, transitioning to renewable energy sources requires substantial capital investments, which calls for alternative funding mechanisms, particularly in developing areas. In this study, we used the contingent valuation method to assess the economic feasibility
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Enclaved or linked? Examining local linkage development in the Tanzanian off-grid solar market Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Gabriel C. Malima, Ulrich Elmer Hansen, Hezron Makundi, Gussai H. Sheikheldin
Foreign direct investments in the off-grid solar sector have been growing in East Africa. By linking up as sub-suppliers with the foreign multinational companies (MNCs) undertaking these investments, local companies can benefit from knowledge spillover, which could contribute to improving their competitiveness and capabilities. This depends crucially on the extent to which linkages are forged between
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Insights into home biogas technology adoption dynamics through the lens of the diffusion of innovation theory in Uganda Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Grace Namirembe, Paul Isolo Mukwaya, Frank Mugagga, Yeeko Kisira
Ensuring sustainable development and enhancing socioeconomic conditions hinge on clean energy accessibility. To effectively promote and expedite the adoption of biogas technology, providing current information on crucial elements is vital. Our study delved into biodigester adopter typologies and assessed socioeconomic influencers on small-scale biodigester uptake in homes of Mpigi in Uganda. Employing
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An integrated fuzzy evaluation of photovoltaic systems adoption barriers in rural island communities of developing economies Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-23 Mario Rebucas Jr., Jay Lester Radam, Narcis Molero, Ralph Rodzen Macayana, Chrisalyn Go, Dharyll Prince Abellana, Aristotle Ubando, Alvin Culaba, Lanndon Ocampo
Among the renewable energy technologies that address sustainability issues in energy consumption, photovoltaic (PV) systems are found most applicable in rural island communities. However, due to several interplay factors, the adoption of PV systems in such areas faces barriers. In this regard, this study presents a thorough analysis of these barriers using an integrated analytic modeling approach.
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Assessing renewable energy efficiency and policies: A combined analysis of LMDI, super-SBM, and fieldwork in Qinghai, China Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Niangjijia Nyangchak
The significance of renewable energy as a pivotal green industry in decarbonizing the global economy and addressing the climate change is profound. The rise of China's regional renewable energy serves as a testament to its transition from an industrial powerhouse to a leader of sustainable growth, offering valuable insights for a sustainable future worldwide. This study analyzes renewable energy efficiency
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Comparative performance evaluation of ground-mounted and floating solar PV systems Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Samuel Kofi Ahiave Dzamesi, Wisdom Ahiataku-Togobo, Sufyan Yakubu, Peter Acheampong, Maxmilian Kwarteng, Ravi Samikannu, Ebenezer Azeave
The global shift towards sustainable energy sources, driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions and ensure energy sustainability, has shifted from traditional fuel-based energy generation to a surge in interest in Renewable Energy Technologies such as Solar Photovoltaic. Solar Photovoltaic energy has the potential to mitigate carbon emissions and achieve energy security that is in line with Sustainable
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Corrigendum to “Experimental characterization of a foldable solar cooker with a trapezoidal cooking chamber and adjustable reflectors” [Energy Sustain. Dev. 79 (2024) 101409] Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Tariku Negash Demissie, Sebastiano Tomassetti, Claudia Paciarotti, Matteo Muccioli, Giovanni Di Nicola, Celestino Rodrigues Ruivo
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Opportunities and challenges of geothermal energy in Turkiye Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Aysun Korucan, Pinar Derin-Gure, Bertug Celebi, Derek Baker, Madeline Vander Velde
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Social sustainability of biojet fuel for net zero aviation Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-10 Marjia Afroz Sharno, Moonmoon Hiloidhari
Biojet fuel, also known as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), is the only viable carbon neutral option for the aviation sector to become net zero by 2050 as of now considering the progress, development, and success of all the decarbonization routes. Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (ELCA) studies have also supported the fact that biojet fuel is superior over fossil jet fuel in mitigating climate change
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Research on energy consumption evaluation and energy saving and carbon reduction measures for typical general hospitals in hot summer and warm winter regions Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Jun Wang, Wansheng Yang, Yanmei Zhang, Taoyuan Ren, Shuaifeng Liang
With the rapid development of urbanization in recent years, the area and energy consumption of public buildings are also growing rapidly. As a special comprehensive public building, hospital buildings are characterized by high energy consumption, complex structure and high power of equipment. With China's “carbon neutral, carbon peak” goal and the continuous upgrading and improvement of the medical
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Energy efficiency awareness and assertiveness in Sub-Saharan Africa households: The case of Ghana Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 K.F. Mosner-Ansong, D. Duah, S. Amos-Abanyie, A.I. Baffoe-Ashun
Sub-Saharan Africa residential sector consumes over 40 % of the overall energy generated in the economies. The 3-Elements Model of occupant behaviour change affirm that the effective synergies between; materials; competence; and meanings, of energy efficiency options are fundamental in guaranteeing uptake towards energy security and environmental sustainability. Based on this conceptualization, the
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Preparing for the EV revolution: Petrol stations profitability in Jordan Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Aiman Albatayneh, Adel Juaidi, Ramez Abdallah, Mejdi Jeguirim
As countries around the world transition from combustion to electric vehicles (EVs), this transformation process not only presents difficulties for the conventional fuel sector but also opportunities, particularly in terms of the impact on petrol stations. This study examines the impact of EV adoption on petrol stations in Jordan. Through interviews with station owners and analysis of petrol sales
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Although feasible, falling renewables costs might not benefit Bangladesh's energy sector's decarbonisation: Is this another ‘debt-fossil fuel production trap’? Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Kumar Biswajit Debnath, Monjur Mourshed
As Bangladesh strives to transition from a least developed to a developed nation by 2041, a growing population and rising disposable income have spurred a growing middle class, escalating the demand for accessible energy. The government and the private sector have heavily invested in a fossil fuel-centric energy mix to meet this anticipated surge in demand. However, our research challenged this prevailing
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Addressing the development gap in net-zero energy buildings: A comparative study of China, India, and the United States Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Jingyi Li, Zhonghua Gou
In recent years, the urgency to address climate challenges has driven the need to achieve net-zero carbon goals by 2050. The construction industry, as a major contributor to carbon emissions, plays a vital role in achieving this target. While numerous net-zero energy building approaches have been proposed globally, there is limited comparative research between developed and developing countries. This
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Application of a low-cost floating solar still in Indonesia Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Alexander Fernando Lauvandy, Faiz Akbar Raihananda, Michael Julian Estefan, Wawan Septiawan Damanik, Gea Fardias Mu'min, Firman Bagja Juangsa, Poetro Sambegoro
This study aims to expand the application of a solar still prototype previously developed for use in rural areas in Indonesia. Sumba Island was chosen as the primary location because it has high solar irradiance while facing water scarcity. The solar still is constructed using affordable and accessible materials without complex fabrication or installation processes. This design allows local communities
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Assessing stakeholders' risk perception in public-private partnerships for waste-to-energy projects: A case study of Nepal Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Mukesh Ghimire, Sudeshana Pandey, JongRoul Woo
Waste-to-energy (W2E) technologies have emerged as a pivotal strategy for addressing two pressing global challenges: managing the mounting waste volume and pursuing sustainable energy sources through biogas, electricity, and fertilizer production. The necessity of public-private partnerships (PPP)-based W2E projects is demanding mainly owing to sole public funding investment limitations and ensuring
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Designing a cost-efficient BICPV for vertical facades: Simulation and experimental evaluation Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Sara Ángel-Gómez, Santiago Bernal-del Río, Esteban Betancur, Gilberto Osorio-Gómez
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Long-term performance and degradation analysis of a 5 MW solar PV plant in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Pushp Rai Mishra, Shanti Rathore, K.S. Vishnu Varma, Satish Kumar Yadav
Renewable energy is being advocated as a new strategy in response to rising energy demand and global climate change. Solar photovoltaic technology is of great significance to climatic conditions due to the good solar intensity and availability to generate energy. In this paper, the 10-year operating performance of a 5 MW solar PV plant installed in tropical climate of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Experimental characterization of a foldable solar cooker with a trapezoidal cooking chamber and adjustable reflectors Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Tariku Negash Demissie, Sebastiano Tomassetti, Claudia Paciarotti, Matteo Muccioli, Giovanni Di Nicola, Celestino Rodrigues Ruivo
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Estimating unserved residential space-cooling needs without assuming arbitrary indoor set point temperatures: The case of Mexico Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Muhammad Imam Adli, Mauricio Hernandez, Dalia Patino-Echeverri
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Investigating the influence of building shape and insulation thickness on energy efficiency of buildings Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Cristina Marincu, Daniel Dan, Ligia Moga
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Grid and mobility interdependence in the eventual electrification of operational minibus taxis in cities in sub-Saharan Africa Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 B.G. Pretorius, J.M. Strauss, M.J. Booysen
The electrification of minibus taxis in sub-Sahara’s paratransit sector is yet to take off. It transports nearly 70% of daily commuters in cities with its transformation being prohibited by multiple factors: an already fragile grid network, and energy scarcity in the region. Planning for eventual electrification is complicated by the sector’s unique, unscheduled, decentralised, and demand-driven nature
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Role of negative emission technologies in South Africa's pathway to net zero emissions by 2050 Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Sandylove Afrane, Jeffrey Dankwa Ampah, Abdulfatah Abdu Yusuf, Zhao Jinjuan, Pingjian Yang, Jian Lin Chen, Guozhu Mao
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Does family care promote clean cooking energy choices for older persons? –Analysis in light of home-based care in rural China Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Wei Huang, Shiwu Li, He Yang, Hao Yang
In the dual context of global aging and the cleaner energy transition, the impact of home-based care for the aged on cooking energy preferences in rural areas is important. This paper selects CHARLS 2018 data, uses the Probit model, and constructs a theoretical framework with Fogg's Behavior Model to demonstrate the effects of care for the aged. The results showed that older persons with family care
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Potential of floriculture waste-derived charcoal briquettes as an alternative energy source and means of mitigating indoor air pollution in Ethiopia Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Gutema Jula, Dong-Gill Kim, Shemelis Nigatu
Ethiopia relies on fuelwood and charcoal for energy, but their use causes deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. As a major flower exporter, Ethiopia needs to manage floriculture waste and convert it into alternative energy sources. The objectives of this study were to produce charcoal briquettes from floriculture waste using locally available appropriate technology and compare their energy potential
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Development of a portable off-grid solar water heater for apartment residents toward a decarbonized society Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Yukio Terashima
Solar water heaters (SWHs) are thermal storage devices that effectively use sunlight as an energy source to heat water and supply hot water. In Japan, single-person households and younger generations living in apartment buildings in urban areas have few opportunities to use SWHs. Thus, we developed a simple portable and size-adjustable SWH using a commercial portable black container as the heat absorber
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Computational sizing of solar powered peanut oil extraction in Senegal using a synthetic load profile Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Wiomou Joévin Bonzi, Sebastian Romuli, Djicknoum Diouf, Bruno Piriou, Klaus Meissner, Joachim Müller
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Sustainable energy adoption in poor rural areas: A comparative case perspective from the Philippines Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 M.A.J. Quirapas Franco, A. Taeihagh
A growing body of literature recognises the role of local participation by end users in the successful implementation of sustainable development projects. Such community-based initiatives are widely assumed to be beneficial in providing additional savings, increasing knowledge and skills, and improving social cohesion. However, there is a lack of empirical evidence regarding the success (or failure)
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Evaluating energy, economic, and environmental aspects of solar-wind-biomass systems to identify optimal locations in Iraq: A GIS-based case study Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Qusay Hassan, Tariq J. Al-Musawi, Sameer Algburi, Muna Al-Razgan, Emad Mahrous Awwad, Patrik Viktor, Muhammad Ahsan, Bashar Mahmood Ali, Marek Jaszczur, Ghadban Abdullah Kalaf, Ali Khudhair Al-Jiboory, Aws Zuhair Sameen, Hayder M. Salman
The study evaluates the integration of solar, wind, and biomass energy systems in Iraq, targeting 88 locations to optimize electricity production for the building sector, which accounts for 45 % of the country energy consumption. The study reveals significant geographical variations in costs and efficiency, highlighting the necessity for tailored regional strategies. Three scenarios have been evaluated:
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Agri-PV in Portugal: How to combine agriculture and photovoltaic production Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Rafael Faustino Ferreira, Ricardo A. Marques Lameirinhas, Catarina P. Correia V. Bernardo, João Paulo N. Torres, Marcelino Santos
Energy is one of the main topics being discussed by governmental institutions, mainly due to today’s society’s high dependence on non-renewable energy sources and the clear evidence of global warming by climate change. With this problem and the fact that the world’s population is growing, another problem arises which is the lack of food worldwide. One solution for these problems is combining solar
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Economic and environmental impact of energy audit and efficiency: A report from a Nigeria household Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-28 Olatunji Ahmed Lawal, Adeyemi Abdulhameed Jimoh, Kudirat Abiola Abdullah, Bashir Adewale Bello, Ezekiel Damilola Awoyemi
Limited access to electricity poses a significant hurdle to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7. In Nigeria, this affects approximately 90 million people, constituting around 12.5 % of the global population grappling with similar issues. One of the principal contributing factors is the inefficient utilisation of available capacity. This study advocates for a transformative
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Definition, measurement and determinants of energy poverty: Empirical evidence from Indian households Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 B. Manasi, Jyoti Prasad Mukhopadhyay
This study examines the definition, measurement, and determinants of energy poverty among Indian households. Access to clean energy sources is vital for the welfare and development of citizens in any country. Therefore, energy poverty encompasses the deprivation of affordable, reliable, and essential energy services. The definition of energy poverty and its metrics can vary across different approaches
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Ethanol blending and its environmental impacts: A case study of India Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Vipin Kumar Azad, Krishnarti De, Suman Majumder
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Assessment the long-term performance ratio maps of three grid-connected photovoltaic systems in the Moroccan climate Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 N. Aarich, A. Bennouna, N. Erraissi, M. Raoufi, A. Asselman, A. Barhdadi, L. Boukhattem, A. Cherkaoui, Y. Darmane, A. Doudou, A. el Fanaoui, H. el Omari, M. Fahoume, M. Hadrami, D. Moussaid, B. Hartiti, A. Ihlal, M. Khaidar, A. Lfakir, K. Loudiyi, M. Mabrouki, A. Ridah, R. Saadani, I. Zorkani, M. Aboufirass
Grid connected photovoltaic plant installations have attracted attention globally, owing to the need for the best alternatives to fossil fuels. In these conditions, investigating the performance and reliability of the grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems is critical when used in real climate conditions. As one of the best ways to compare and assess the efficiency of solar power plants is to use
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Enhancing efficiency or optimizing industrial structure? A comprehensive assessment of China's energy consumption rights trading system Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Xinyu Yang, Jingyi Long, Huaxing Lin, Zhongyao Cai, Ping Jiang
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Assessment of wind energy potential in Zambia Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Gershom Mwandila, Henry Mulenga, Peg Thole, Elizabeth Siwawa
An assessment of potential for wind energy in Zambia was carried out to help address the shortage of energy due to increasing energy needs arising from energy requirements for newly opened mining industries and unreliable hydropower generation due to climate change. The assessment was carried out by collecting wind speed data of 25 sites owned by Zambia Meteorological Department. The objective of the
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Unleashing tomorrow's energy for sustainable development: Pioneering green building technologies and green tourism supply chain management in Zimbabwe's tourism sector Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Option Takunda Chiwaridzo
In recent years, the pressing global concern for sustainable energy solutions has propelled energy sustainability to the forefront of discussions across industries and sectors. The study investigates complex relationships involving the independent variable (green building technologies), the mediator (green tourism supply chain management), and four dependent variables: (renewable energy generation
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Age-driven energy poverty in urban household: Evidence from Guangzhou in China Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Lu Jiang, Xiaonan Shi, Tong Feng, Meng Yan
Energy poverty occurs when a household cannot fulfill its energy needs. Despite its widespread occurrence, Chinese cities have yet to formally recognize energy poverty as distinct from general poverty at the national level, thereby limiting the effectiveness of countermeasures. Guangzhou, a subtropical first-tier city in China, has a complex population comprising diverse migrants and locals of all
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Residential heating, fuelwood demand and tree species: Implications for native forests in the South of Chile Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Dawit Guta, René Reyes, Hisham Zerriffi, Sarah Gergel
This study compares revealed versus stated household fuelwood preferences for particular tree species, explores the underlying factors, and discusses the implications for native forests. We used a cross-sectional survey of over 550 fuelwood consumers spanning rural areas to small, medium and large cities in the Los Lagos region of Chile conducted in 2020. We employed the Generalized Ordered Logit Model
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Towards more cost-effective river hydrokinetic turbines Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Brian Kirke
There are thousands of rivers across the world where hydrokinetic turbines (HKTs) could be generating constant small but useful amounts of power for remote off-grid communities, but there are very few hydrokinetic turbines actually operating, and these are limited to expensive units in very large rivers. For a cost-effective hydrokinetic turbine (HKT), the power output per unit cost must be maximised
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Stakeholders' awareness of urban form effects on rooftop solar photovoltaic in Ghana: Implications for integrated solar energy and urban planning Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Mark M. Akrofi, Mahesti Okitasari, Upalat Korwatanasakul
Integrating solar energy considerations into urban planning practices, a socio-technical and multi-stakeholder approach known as solar urban planning, is essential for maximizing solar photovoltaic (PV) potential in the built environment. While the need for such an approach is articulated in solar energy studies and urban planning, very few research explore the extent to which key stakeholders critical
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Effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Swedish Biogas Sector Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Markus Johansson, Louise Hedenskog, Rebecka Trångteg, Emma Lindkvist, Christoffer Hahn
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Predicting and decarbonizing carbon emissions from building energy use in Hong Kong: A LASSO regression approach Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Fu-Wing Yu, Wai-Tung Ho, Chak-Fung Jeff Wong
This study examines the total carbon emissions of Hong Kong, which ranked 74th among 218 countries in 2021, with a focus on the contribution of building energy use. Using data from open sources at ourworldindata.org and data.gov.hk from 2001 to 2020, a Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) regression model is developed to predict the trajectory of carbon emissions. The significance
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Experiences and lessons for China's energy transition: From the firewood era to the low carbon era Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Ren Huang, Peng Wang, Sufang Zhang
China is currently facing a critical challenge in completing its second radical energy transition from fossil to zero-carbon energy amidst the impacts of climate change and the international landscape. In order to clarify the concept of energy transition and the challenges facing China's energy transition, this paper adopts a research framework with Multi-Level Perspective to sort out China's energy
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Is nuclear energy really sustainable? A critical analysis on the example of the Polish energy transition plan Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Dariusz Pieńkowski
The Green Deal of the European Union is to be a policy of sustainable transition from the long-term perspective; however, the ambitious plans were confronted with the energy crisis in 2022 and controversial position on two non-renewables: nuclear energy and gas. These have been formally recognized as sustainable energy sources and potential bases for direct investments. This paper deals with the sustainability
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Land cover changes and hydropower in Bhutan: Analyzing trade-offs in economic and ecosystem impacts Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Arun Rai, Dawa Zangpo, Arndt Feuerbacher
Hydropower is recognized as a vital renewable, stable and clean energy source that plays a crucial role in sustainable development. However, it often entails significant environmental impacts on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, particularly in mountainous regions where its potential is greatest. This study assesses the land cover changes driven by the development of hydropower projects in Bhutan
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Research on the coal saving and emission reduction potential of advanced technologies in China's iron and steel industry Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Hui Huang, Mengke Guan, Kaixin Wang, Jingying Zhao, Qingzhou Yang
The coal-based energy consumption structure has led to high coal consumption and carbon emissions in China's iron and steel industry, and the task of coal saving and carbon reduction in the steel industry is difficult and urgent. The economic viability of various coal-saving and emission-reduction technologies, the extent of their coal-saving and emission-reduction potential, and the guidance on the
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Natural gas as a relatively clean substitute for coal in the MIDREX process for producing direct reduced iron Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-16 Maziar Ramezani Moziraji, Ali Amani Tehrani, Mir Amir Mohammad Reshadi, Alireza Bazargan
Since in steel production Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) is the main furnace feed, especially for Electric Arc Furnaces (EAFs), its production is among the concerns of the steel industry. The reduction process, which involves converting iron oxide into DRI using reducing gases, has garnered significant attention in recent years, primarily due to its substantial pollution potential and environmental footprint
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Sustainable vanilla pod dryer for small scale producers based on a participatory learning process Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Clemens Brauer, Karina Trinidad-García, Omar Parra-Rodriguez, Humberto Reyes-Hernández
The traditional vanilla curing process can take up to three months. Although vanilla pods can be dried in an oven, faster drying methods can result in inferior quality and high costs. The objective of this paper was to evaluate the participatory development of a vanilla pod dryer, adapted to local conditions and based on the four principles of sustainability, to improve vanilla producers' traditional
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Analysis of agricultural waste/byproduct biomass potential for bioenergy: The case of Tunisia Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Simin Anvari, Roque Aguado, Francisco Jurado, Mahdi Fendri, Hanen Zaier, Ajmi Larbi, David Vera
Sustainable bioenergy production relies on thoroughly understanding each country's biomass resources. Among North African countries, Tunisia possesses significant biomass potential. However, the country has not fully harnessed this potential for sustainable bioenergy production due to a limited awareness and recognition of its biomass resources. This article examines the biomass potential of three
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Greenhouse gas emissions reduction and energy savings for a dredger at port area using hybrid photovoltaic power system onboard Energy Sustain. Dev. (IF 5.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Chien-Hsing Wu, Hui-Chiao Wang, Horng-Yi Chang
For reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emission and saving energy, a hybrid photovoltaic (PV) energy system comprised of grid-connect and off-grid modes was utilized on a dredger at emission control area (ECA) such as a port area. The experiments on this hybrid PV power system were carried out to evaluate the electric energy consumption of each equipment onboard in three operation modes (dredging, rest