Article
Ecology
Idiano D'Adamo, Massimo Gastaldi, Piergiuseppe Morone
Summary: Solar photovoltaic systems can satisfy energy needs and contribute to a climate-neutral future. This study calculates the economic profitability of PV systems for self-consumers and provides analysis on policy tools and break-even points.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sylwester Kaczmarzewski, Dominika Matuszewska, Maciej Soltysik
Summary: This study analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on selected service sectors, specifically catering and hotel services, in terms of their use of photovoltaics. The findings show an increase in self-consumption rate for restaurants and cafes during the pandemic, compared to pre-pandemic times.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xuejiao Han, Jared Garrison, Gabriela Hug
Summary: This paper presents a techno-economic optimization model to analyze the economic viability of a photovoltaic battery system for different residential customer groups in Switzerland. The results show that the optimal PV and battery sizes increase over time and the investment decisions are highly sensitive to payback periods, future costs, electricity prices and tariff developments.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
I. Montero, MT. Miranda, F. Barrena, F. J. Sepulveda, J. I. Arranz
Summary: This study proposes the energy modernization of a group of hospitals in south-western Europe through the installation of photovoltaic self-consumption systems based on their electricity consumption patterns. By examining the energy demand of these hospitals and designing photovoltaic systems, it is found that a significant portion of the annual electricity demand can be covered, potentially reducing CO2 emissions.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Maruf Yakubu Ahmed, Samuel Asumadu Sarkodie
Summary: This study investigates the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and economic policy uncertainty on commodity prices using a Markov regime-switching dynamic model. The findings suggest that most commodity prices adjust to historical prices in both low and high volatility regimes, while oil and natural gas are not sensitive to changes in COVID-19 deaths. The results are useful for investors and policymakers, highlighting the potential of precious metals like gold as a short-term hedge against market risks during a global pandemic.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Idiano D'Adamo, Marco Mammetti, Dario Ottaviani, Ilhan Ozturk
Summary: This study conducts an economic analysis of a photovoltaic plant in Italy based on Net Present Value (NPV) and alternative scenarios. The results show that the profitability of the PV plant varies significantly under different policy and market contexts, with low levels of risk. Additionally, the study proposes three scenarios for dividing benefits among renewable self-consumers in a sustainable community.
Article
Business, Finance
Yuqin Zhou, Zhenhua Liu, Shan Wu
Summary: This study constructs the spillover network of economic policy uncertainty (EPU) among specific countries using the spillover index approach and LASSO-VAR method. The network is then deconstructed into four blocks, and the effects of COVID-19 on EPU spillover between countries and blocks are analyzed. The study finds significant transnational contagion of EPU and time-varying spillover network. The impacts of COVID-19 on EPU spillover differ between different countries and blocks.
RESEARCH IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND FINANCE
(2022)
Article
Economics
Qiang Zhang, Qiong Tong
Summary: The study shows that the significantly reduced traffic consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic had a severe impact on China's economy, affecting not only the output of the transportation sector but also negatively impacting other industries. Government economic stimulus policies and transportation infrastructure investments can effectively promote economic growth and create jobs.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shoufeng Qiu, Ku Wang, Boqiang Lin, Ping Lin
Summary: Residential solar photovoltaic installations have flourished in China in recent years. This study provides a comprehensive economic assessment of county-level residential PV systems, finding that residential PV investments can break even across China, with particularly good performance in certain regions. The boom of residential PV installations may decline in 2021 due to the expiration of subsidies, but some excellent PV suppliers have the potential to compensate for this performance decrease.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Marietta M. Squire, Megashnee Munsamy, Gary Lin, Arnesh Telukdarie, Takeru Igusa
Summary: The study evaluated the energy demand and economic cost of two hospital-based COVID-19 infection control interventions, finding that the use of negative pressure treatment rooms and xenon pulsed ultraviolet equipment had varying costs and effects depending on the size of the hospital. Large hospitals may have energy efficiencies but higher operational costs, while XP-UV had a greater reduction in secondary COVID-19 infections in large and medium hospitals.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2021)
Article
Business, Finance
Muhammad Umar, Fakhar Shahzad, Irfan Ullah, Tong Fanghua
Summary: This study examines the influence of economic policy uncertainty (EPU) on cryptocurrency returns using data from January 2016 to May 2021 for 100 highly capitalized cryptocurrencies. Panel data analysis and quantile regression reveal that increasing global EPU positively affects lower quantiles of cryptocurrency returns, but has an adverse impact on higher quantiles. The results also show that the Covid-19 pandemic led to higher returns for cryptocurrencies, and the inclusion of a Covid-19 dummy variable strengthens the relationship between EPU and cryptocurrency returns. Moreover, the relationship between changes in EPU and cryptocurrency returns was positive before the Covid-19 period, but became negative after the pandemic, indicating that cryptocurrencies behave more like traditional financial assets in the post-Covid-19 era.
RESEARCH IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND FINANCE
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Ahmed G. Abo-Khalil, Khairy Sayed, Ali Radwan, Ibrahim I. A. El-Sharkawy
Summary: The UAE has favorable weather conditions for integrating renewable energies, especially photovoltaic solar energy, into the utility grid. It possesses one of the highest rates of solar radiation in the world, which contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This article discusses a study on controlling the variability of electricity production from solar energy and improving its integration for self-consumption. It covers topics such as energy storage, photovoltaic production, and optimizing the dimensioning of production systems. The research also examines the economic feasibility and profitability of this technology for a selected building.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Abdul Kashif Janjua, Muhammad Kashif, Farooq Ahmad, Ahmed Rasheed, Muhammad Shahzad Younis, Syed Ali Abbas Kazmi, Kashif Imran
Summary: COVID-19 has had a significant impact on investments, particularly in the renewable energy sector. Policies and investments need to be evaluated considering the pandemic situation. Research shows that investing in photovoltaic systems is still viable even during extreme pandemic situations.
Review
Economics
Xuan Yao, Zeshui Xu, Xinxin Wang, Lina Wang, Marinko Skare
Summary: The COVID-19 epidemic has hindered global progress in energy efficiency, posing a threat to international climate goals and impacting economic development. Through a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis, this paper identifies research frontiers and hotspots in energy efficiency and COVID-19, providing insights for further development in this field.
TECHNOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMY
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Matteo Cossutta, Seksak Pholboon, Jon McKechnie, Mark Sumner
Summary: Energy storage is crucial for unlocking the potential of renewable generation and reducing peak power demand. An energy management strategy presented in the study can reduce peak power drawn from the grid by a community of 60 homes by an average of around 30%. While photovoltaic generation significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, community energy storage in batteries is effective at reducing peak demand but comes with significant costs and potential increases in emissions. Future cost projections show potential for considerable reductions in the cost of community electricity generation and storage.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Management
Andrea Appolloni, Idiano D'Adamo, Massimo Gastaldi, Morteza Yazdani, Davide Settembre-Blundo
Summary: This study analyzes the ceramic tiles sector based on historical data and finds that the Spanish ceramics industry is experiencing economic growth while the Italian industry is experiencing a modest decline, partially mitigated by exports. Industrial districts provide opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and digitization, maximizing sustainable efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Idiano D'Adamo, Massimo Gastaldi, Ilhan Ozturk
Summary: The transportation sector has a negative impact on the environment and requires new sustainable development measures. This study proposes a new indicator of transport sustainability based on a multi-criteria analysis and expert input. The results show Sweden's positive performance and a few countries above the European average. The study identifies purchase cost and battery autonomy as critical success factors for electric vehicle adoption. The study suggests that a sustainable transition to electric vehicles requires the use of renewable sources, local industrial development, and battery recycling.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Rocco Caferra, Idiano D'Adamo, Piergiuseppe Morone
Summary: Waste-to-energy (WtE) plants are crucial for the circular economy and sustainable urban development, but the public's acceptance of them is vital for their success. This study examines factors that influence the transition from opposition to support and suggests integrating technical analysis with social perspectives to improve policy effectiveness. Survey data from Italian consumers reveal three groups: opponents, weak supporters, and strong supporters. The results indicate that perceived risk factors, trust in local government management, and environmental concerns impact public support for WtE plants.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Idiano D'Adamo, Marco Ribichini, Konstantinos P. Tsagarakis
Summary: Circular bioeconomy models aim to reduce dependence on non-renewable and unsustainable resources, and this study provides an economic analysis and evaluation of biomethane plants under different policy scenarios, demonstrating the feasibility of biomethane as a sustainable energy resource.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2023)
Article
Business
Ashish Dwivedi, Claudio Sassanelli, Dindayal Agrawal, Md. Abdul Moktadir, Idiano D'Adamo
Summary: Business strategy and the environment are increasingly important in the global agenda. Emerging countries like India have strong growth in manufacturing but also high emissions, creating a paradox. This study aims to identify the drivers for sustainability in Indian manufacturing firms. The findings show that there are nine levels of clusters, with greenhouse gas performance and low carbon products being influenced by all other drivers.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Assunta Di Vaio, Badar Latif, Nuwan Gunarathne, Manjul Gupta, Idiano D'Adamo
Summary: This study examines artificial knowledge as a fundamental stream of knowledge management in supply chain management for sustainable and resilient business models. The authors analyzed 135 English-language publications from 1990 to 2022 to identify the pattern of knowledge production and dissemination. The results show that artificial knowledge and digitalization are linked to the UN 2030 Agenda, and a conceptual framework is developed to enhance accountability and sustainable performance.
JOURNAL OF ENTERPRISE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Davide Basile, Idiano D'Adamo, Valerio Goretti, Paolo Rosa
Summary: The integration of circular economy models generates a large amount of data in goods tracking and tokenization. Choosing the right blockchain platform is not easy due to the wide range of options. This study presents a performance index called the Blockchain Circular Economy Index (BCEI) that measures the suitability of blockchain platforms for circular economy scenarios. The study compares six blockchain platforms and calculates their respective BCEI. The analysis results indicate that transaction fee and energy consumption are the two most critical parameters, and there is a market space for blockchain technology in circular economy models.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING
(2023)
Editorial Material
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Idiano D'Adamo, Massimo Gastaldi
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Giorgio Cozza, Idiano D'Adamo, Paolo Rosa
Summary: The management of waste from electrical and electronic equipments (WEEEs) is a well-established topic in the extant literature. However, also the automotive sector is becoming a relevant source of WEEE, given the even more relevant presence of electronic components in cars. This study assesses the potential economic impact of car electronics recycling processes using Net Present Value (NPV) as a reference indicator. It provides various scenarios through sensitivity and break-even point analysis, and identifies the crucial role of gold recovery, with NPV ranging from 136,570 to 607,621 euro/t.
PRODUCTION AND MANUFACTURING RESEARCH-AN OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour, Annarita Colasante, Idiano D'Adamo, Paolo Rosa, Claudio Sassanelli
Summary: In today's technological age, e-waste management has become an increasingly critical issue. However, users often dispose of obsolete products inappropriately. This study investigates the criteria that influence user behavior regarding e-waste recycling and finds that individuals with strong pro-social attitudes and those who correctly dispose of waste are more aware of the need to recycle. The study emphasizes the importance of raising awareness at a group level to promote e-waste disposal as a social norm.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Piergiuseppe Morone, Idiano D'Adamo, Guelsah Yilan
CURRENT OPINION IN GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Idiano D'Adamo, Nicolo M. Ippolito, Hossein Shalchian, Valentina Innocenzi, Francesco Ferella, Francesco Veglio
Summary: The paper presents a profitability analysis for the recycling of spent hydrodesulphurization (HDS) catalysts. The process involves a double thermal pre-treatment stage and a series of hydrometallurgical steps to recover molybdenum, nickel, and vanadium. The study shows that the net present value (NPV) of the baseline case is 14,877 thousand EUR, with profitability confirmed in 87% of scenarios.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Idiano D'Adamo, Alessandro Dell'Aguzzo, Marco Pruckner
Summary: The photovoltaic system is experiencing significant global growth and plays a crucial role in combating climate change. However, its intermittent nature necessitates integration with a battery energy storage system (BES). This study proposes an economic analysis using net present value (NPV) for an integrated PV + BES system in the mature market of Italy. The results show that the profitability of the PV + BES system is influenced by factors such as purchase price and self-consumption rate, and suggests policy choices including subsidized tax deductions and incentives for energy production and self-consumption.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alberto Biancardi, Annarita Colasante, Idiano D'Adamo
Summary: This study investigated the perceptions of and opinions on sustainability and energy issues among students in a Management Engineering programme at an Italian university. The results showed that students became more positive towards sustainability by the end of term, and recognized the importance of sustainable education and youth confidence for future society. They also highlighted the need for renewable energy development and energy efficiency interventions for decarbonization and energy independence in Italy, as well as the significance of subsidies for green production, energy communities, differentiated waste collection, and professional skills training. Additionally, the study emphasized the role of the sustainable university in fostering student engagement and establishing long-term teacher-student relationships.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Economics
Annarita Colasante, Idiano D'Adamo, Paolo Rosa, Piergiuseppe Morone
Summary: This study examines how consumer habits influence people's willingness to embrace circular fashion, with a particular focus on the second-hand market. The findings suggest that fast fashion consumers prioritize price and have a lower inclination to purchase second-hand garments, highlighting the need to increase consumer awareness of the environmental impact of fast fashion.
APPLIED ECONOMICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Economics
Marie-Louise Arlt, David Chassin, Claudio Rivetta, James Sweeney
Summary: This paper examines the impact of real-time pricing and load automation on residential distribution systems. The study finds that implementing real-time pricing can result in an aggregate welfare gain of 39 USD per customer and year. However, it also notes that RTP and load automation may significantly increase peak system load. Introducing a market-based demand management system can further enhance welfare gains and reduce grid investment.
Article
Economics
Javier Jorquera-Copier, Alvaro Lorca, Enzo Sauma, Stefan Lorenczik, Matias Negrete-Pincetic
Summary: As countries update their climate ambitions, low-carbon hydrogen production and use present opportunities for emissions reductions and economic development. A case study for Chile shows that integrating hydrogen and electricity networks can lower system costs and enhance renewable integration, but policy support is needed to address concerns related to water and land use.
Article
Economics
Dawit Guta, Hisham Zerriffi, Jill Baumgartner, Abhishek Jain, Sunil Mani, Darby Jack, Ellison Carter, Guofeng Shen, Jennifer Orgill-Meyer, Joshua Rosenthal, Katherine Dickinson, Rob Bailis, Yuta Masuda
Summary: Household solid fuel use is detrimental to health and the environment. The Indian government's PMUY subsidy has successfully promoted the adoption of LPG by millions of households. However, there is limited understanding of the decision-making process to reduce solid fuel use after transitioning to cleaner fuels. This study found that factors such as household wealth, social status, education level, and the prevalence of LPG use in the village are positively associated with LPG consumption and the discontinuation of solid fuel use. On the other hand, factors such as distance to LPG refill delivery, household size, and the PMUY subsidy are negatively associated with the share of LPG use.
Article
Economics
Nicolas Morell-Dameto, Jose Pablo Chaves-Avila, Tomas Gomez San Roman, Pablo Duenas-Martinez, Tim Schittekatte
Summary: This paper assesses the performance of differently implemented forward-looking network tariff designs and proposes an innovative coordination mechanism to increase predictability in a future with many flexible customers. The study reveals that if large shares of customers synchronize their responses to highly time-varying and locational-specific network charges, it can lead to unexpected reinforcements.
Article
Economics
Alexandra Gritz, Guntram Wolff
Summary: Russia's weaponization of gas supplies shook the energy security of Central and Eastern Europe in 2022. The region responded by increasing alternative energy supplies and developing new gas supply routes. Renewable energy, nuclear energy, and hydrogen play important roles in the long-term. Mitigating the impact of this shock requires the EU to prioritize the integrity of its energy market.
Article
Economics
Jaroslaw Kantorowicz, Marion Collewet, Matthew DiGiuseppe, Hendrik Vrijburg
Summary: Economic costs are a major political obstacle to investing in climate change mitigation and adaptation measures. The method of financing plays a crucial role in determining public opposition to government green investments, with debt financing being less opposed than broad-based taxes. This study suggests that credit market tools, such as green bonds and debt for climate swaps, can be politically efficient in increasing support for green financing. Carbon taxes and wealth taxes are found to be the most preferred options.
Article
Economics
Kun Guo, Liyuan Luan, Xiaoli Cai, Dayong Zhang, Qiang Ji
Summary: This paper investigates China's energy trade stability using a survival analysis approach. It finds that the energy trade linkages between China and 153 other countries are complex and unstable, with short periods of trade with many countries. Geopolitically risky regions, such as the Middle East and Africa, have the lowest trade stability. Climate risks have significant effects on energy trade stability. The paper proposes several policy options to improve energy trade stability in China, with special attention to increasing global climate risks.
Article
Economics
Simona Bigerna, Piyush Choudhary, Nikunj Kumar Jain, Silvia Micheli, Paolo Polinori
Summary: This study estimates the willingness to pay of Indian urban consumers for a continuous supply of electricity using contingent valuation method. The findings show that the amount consumers are willing to pay depends on the duration of power outages, with households preferring shorter outages. Income and environmental attitude also positively influence higher willingness to pay. These insights can inform policymakers in designing more reliable and customer-centric energy generation and distribution models.
Article
Economics
Temilade Sesan, Unico Uduka, Lucy Baker, Okechukwu Ugwu, Ewah Eleri, Subhes Bhattacharyya
Summary: This study examines the impact of the regulatory framework on rural electrification and universal energy access goals in Nigeria's mini-grid sector. The findings suggest that while the current framework has fostered sector growth, additional measures are necessary to ensure equitable distribution of access among rural populations.
Article
Economics
Rui Shan, Noah Kittner
Summary: Energy storage is a cornerstone in decarbonization planning as it reduces operational costs and greenhouse gas emissions, while enhancing resilience and renewables integration. However, storage developers in different regions have varying economic and environmental considerations, thereby requiring policy intervention to achieve long-term emission reductions.
Article
Economics
Tung Durmaz, Sevil Acar, Simay Kizilkaya
Summary: This study investigates the phenomenon of strategic capacity withholding in the Turkish electricity market and its relationship with the capacity remuneration mechanism. The empirical results provide strong evidence of strategic capacity withholding and show that the capacity mechanism contributes to the duration of failures. The study offers important insights for policymakers, including the implementation of a random verification mechanism and restructuring of the capacity mechanism in Turkey.
Article
Economics
Tii N. Nchofoung
Summary: The study finds that oil price shocks have a negative impact on Africa's energy transition, particularly in rural areas and net crude oil exporting countries. However, oil price shocks cannot explain the urban-rural differences in clean energy access. Therefore, increasing investment in clean energy and technologies in rural areas is necessary to enhance the resilience of the energy sector to oil price shocks.
Article
Economics
Najia Saqib, Muhammad Usman, Ilhan Ozturk, Arshian Sharif
Summary: This study examines the impact of environmental technologies, financial growth, and energy use on ecological footprint and green growth. Environmental innovation and renewable energy deployment contribute to green growth, while financial expansion and non-renewable energy use have negative effects on the environment. The study also identifies causal relationships between different factors.
Article
Economics
Yessica C. Y. Chung, Noxolo Kunene, Hung-Hao Chang
Summary: The Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) is considered an innovative technology for building a green society. This study investigates the impact of REC purchases on stock return and volume in Taiwan between 2017 and 2021. The findings suggest that REC purchases have a positive effect on stock returns of manufacturing firms but not service firms. The frequency of REC purchases is also an important factor in the relationship between REC purchase and firm value. Additionally, the study reveals that public attention to environmental pollution plays a crucial role in positive stock returns and volume, while ESG disclosure is negatively associated with returns and volume.
Article
Economics
Seife Ayele, Wei Shen, Yacob Mulugetta, Tadesse Kuma Worako
Summary: This paper addresses the challenges of governing energy procurement from a mix of non-hydropower renewable energy sources supplied by independent producers. Building on political economy analysis and five case studies of independent producer projects from Ethiopia, it seeks to understand the root causes of the protracted delays and limited extent of procurement by independent producers. The key contestations lie in managing long term contracts, risk, uncertainty and in developing the institutional and human capacity to transition.
