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Economics
Kristine Grimsrud, Cathrine Hagem, Arne Lind, Henrik Lindhjem
Summary: This paper proposes an environmental taxation scheme that can effectively achieve spatial distribution of new wind power production, reducing social costs. The analysis shows that implementing a tax scheme can lower the environmental and social costs of wind power production in Norway, and that the environmental costs associated with turbines and power lines are crucial for effective spatial allocation.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lei Duan, Tyler H. Ruggles, Ken Caldeira
Summary: Solar photovoltaics have the potential to replace fossil fuels and contribute to lower-cost zero-emission energy systems. The initial benefits of providing solar power to the electricity system are significant, especially in deep decarbonization scenarios. However, the value of additional solar power decreases as cumulative solar capacities increase. Taking full advantage of low-cost solar energy requires the development and deployment of low-cost approaches to energy supply or electricity load shifting.
Article
Environmental Studies
Julia Kirch Kirkegaard, Sophie Nyborg, Susse Georg, Maja Horst
Summary: This paper examines a non-governmental organization's (NGO's) efforts to innovate the market for wind power deployment in Denmark, based on the performative perspective on markets. The study highlights the importance of market devices and how they shape opportunities for successful collective action. This research contributes to understanding the power and politics of energy transitions.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Xiaoli Zhao, Zewei Zhong, Chao Gan, Fengguang Yan, Sufang Zhang
Summary: This paper studies the appropriate electricity pricing mechanism for renewable energy in China's new era, focusing on wind power. The study concludes that a premium pricing mechanism was suitable for China's wind power during the period between 2010 and 2018, while a fully competitive pricing mechanism can be adopted after 2019. The research also highlights the positive impact of China's electricity market reform on reducing wind power curtailment and increasing social welfare.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Solomon Boadu, Ebenezer Otoo
Summary: Despite Africa's vast energy resources, including wind energy, the continent faces challenges in developing its wind energy industry. Northern African countries and South Africa currently dominate the wind energy sector in Africa. To uplift Africa's socio-economic status, strong political will, supportive policies, and institutional frameworks are needed to drive the development of wind energy and overcome existing challenges.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Economics
Poul Erik Grohnheit, Daniel Moller Sneum
Summary: Western Denmark is an independent bidding area in the Nord Pool power market, where wind power contributes over 50% to the annual production. We analyze hourly market data from the Danish Transmission System Operator (TSO) for the period of 2009-2021. Prior to the energy crisis in 2021, the Nordic power market has shown relatively stable prices, while extreme events have only moderately increased. The value factor of wind power remains stable, indicating that the current infrastructure and market organization can effectively handle the installed wind power capacity.
Article
Thermodynamics
Samuel Andres Gil Ruiz, Julio Eduardo Canon Barriga, J. Alejandro Martinez
Summary: This study demonstrates the importance of high-resolution wind power assessments for wind energy projects in regions like the Colombian Caribbean. By using the WRF model, the researchers were able to accurately simulate and validate ground observations of wind speeds, providing valuable data for wind energy development in the region. The results highlight the potential for high wind power density in the area and showcase the capabilities of the WRF model in capturing atmospheric dynamics.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Khadijah Barashid, Amr Munshi, Ahmad Alhindi
Summary: The global technological and economic advancements have led to increased demand for electrical energy. Saudi Arabia, experiencing rapid economic and demographic growth, is facing higher energy needs. The limits and environmental impact of fossil fuel reserves have spurred the pursuit of alternative energy options, such as wind energy. This study focuses on wind power prediction and statistical analysis of wind characteristics using data from a meteorological station in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The results show satisfactory accuracy values for the utilized prediction models, supporting the construction of wind farms in the Makkah Region.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Samuel Andres Gil Ruiz, Julio Eduardo Canon Barriga, J. Alejandro Martinez
Summary: This study provides a unique characterization of wind resources in the Colombian Caribbean region, identifying multiple locations with commercial wind potential and offering reliable information, with impressive annual energy production and capacity factors.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nasrullo Khasanzoda, Inga Zicmane, Svetlana Beryozkina, Murodbek Safaraliev, Sherkhon Sultonov, Alifbek Kirgizov
Summary: This study proposes an autoregression method based on the fuzzy systems concept for predicting both the speed and direction of wind flows on the Far East coast. The goal is to find a regression model that satisfies all observable fuzzy data within specified optimality criteria, improving the reliability of power supply systems.
Article
Thermodynamics
Gabriel Cuevas-Figueroa, Peter K. Stansby, Timothy Stallard
Summary: This study aims to assess the accuracy of the numerical weather prediction model WRF in predicting the operational performance of a wind farm in complex terrain and the impact of nearby wind farms on energy production. The results show that WRF can accurately predict wind speed variations and annual occurrences with errors of 12% and 1.4%, respectively. The predicted energy supply of a 10 MW wind farm is within 5.25% (RUC) and 2% (PX) of the measured data. The study also finds that nearby wind farms reduce the power output of a downwind farm by over 20%, resulting in a 1.3-1.7% reduction in annual energy.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nadia Ameli, Olivier Dessens, Matthew Winning, Jennifer Cronin, Hugues Chenet, Paul Drummond, Alvaro Calzadilla, Gabrial Anandarajah, Michael Grubb
Summary: Access to low cost finance is crucial for the transition to green energy in developing economies, but the uneven distribution of capital costs in different regions poses a challenge. Policy interventions that reduce capital costs can accelerate the achievement of net-zero emissions targets in Africa.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Martinez, G. Iglesias
Summary: This work presents a methodology to assess and compare the potential of offshore wind energy development zones. A case study in North Spain is used to illustrate the methodology. Factors such as water depths, energy production, working hours, maintenance windows, and distances to ports are considered. The methodology provides valuable insights into each offshore wind development site, contributing to informed decision-making.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Satyendra Singh, Manoj Fozdar, Abdulaziz Almutairi, Saeed Alyami, Hasmat Malik
Summary: The rapid globalization of renewable energy technologies has led to wide utilization, shaping new prospects in modern electricity systems. However, the dependence on environmental factors introduces uncertainty in day-ahead electricity markets, requiring scenario reduction techniques to address a variety of scenarios.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chul Kim
Summary: Recently, renewable energy has experienced significant growth in the global power sector, with solar PV and wind power leading the way. While there are challenges in deploying renewables in power plants and buildings, many countries are reforming policies to overcome drawbacks. In South Korea, renewable energy policy started in the 1980s but gained more attention in 2017 when the government pledged to phase out nuclear plants and focus on renewables as alternative energy sources. The study investigates the structure, drivers, and challenges of renewable energy policies in Korea, aiming to contribute to the development of improved policies to achieve the Renewable Energy 3020 Plan.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Water Resources
Roy Brouwer, Rute Pinto
Summary: An analysis of three decades of non-market water quality valuation studies in Canada reveals a limited number of studies related to water quality, lacking a common design. Meta-regression models explain a large share of the variation in value estimates based on water resources, population, and methodological characteristics, with a relative mean prediction error of no more than 20 percent, highlighting the importance of developing more coherent non-market valuation guidelines in the Canadian water context.
CANADIAN WATER RESOURCES JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Nandita B. Basu, Kimberly J. Van Meter, Danyka K. Byrnes, Philippe Van Cappellen, Roy Brouwer, Brian H. Jacobsen, Jerker Jarsjo, David L. Rudolph, Maria C. Cunha, Natalie Nelson, Ruchi Bhattacharya, Georgia Destouni, Soren Boye Olsen
Summary: Agricultural nitrogen legacies are causing delays in improving water quality, highlighting the need for comprehensive management strategies to address these issues and ensure better environmental outcomes.
Article
Ecology
Peter John Robinson, Pieter van Beukering, Luke Brander, Roy Brouwer, W. Haider, Michael Taylor, Paulus Mau
Summary: Global climate change has a significant impact on the health and productivity of coral reefs, leading to deteriorations that affect human welfare. This study conducted a discrete choice experiment among Hawaiian and US mainland residents, and found that climate change-induced declines in coral cover and fish numbers result in large welfare losses, while declines in coral health and fish species diversity lead to moderate welfare losses.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lotte van Oosterhout, Hanna Dijkstra, Pieter van Beukering, Katrin Rehdanz, Salma Khedr, Roy Brouwer, Sem Duijndam
Summary: Public concern about marine plastic litter is high, with companies and consumers viewed as most responsible for cleanup. There are considerable variations in individual self-responsibility for reducing plastic use across countries. Public awareness and understanding of plastic recyclability vary among different countries.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Haiyan Liu, Roy Brouwer
Summary: This study examines the factors influencing BMP adoption and preferences among farmers. The results show that a combination of farmer and farm characteristics, as well as environmental attitudes, play a role in both current BMP participation and future BMP uptake. Findings also suggest that increasing farmers' environmental awareness and sharing positive BMP experiences with others can help promote BMP adoption.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Leila Eamen, Roy Brouwer, Saman Razavi
Summary: This study compares the outcomes from three models in the trans-boundary Saskatchewan River Basin in Canada and finds that the integrated model, which captures both regional and sectoral economic interdependencies and key features of the water resources system in more detail, seems most relevant for water allocation.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Roy Brouwer, Rute Pinto, Anders Dugstad, Stale Navrud
Summary: The study aims to evaluate the economic value of ecosystem services in the Brazilian Amazon by conducting a meta-analysis of the Brazilian valuation literature. The findings highlight the importance of preserving the Amazon forest based on local values. The review reveals a high degree of heterogeneity in study and data, and suggests the need for a more robust ecosystem services accounting and valuation framework.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jorge A. Garcia-Hernandez, Roy Brouwer, Rute Pinto
Summary: This study estimates the impacts of different phosphorus restriction policies on the Great Lakes region using a multi-regional hydro-economic model. The results show the least cost approach to achieve different phosphorus emission reduction targets and highlight the economic implications of reducing phosphorus emissions for Canada.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Linh Nguyen, Roy Brouwer
Summary: This paper investigates the impact of marine litter on a specialized fishery economy and proposes a dynamic optimization model to explain the mechanism behind it. The study reveals that neglecting the marine litter problem leads to an increase in fish harvest and deterioration in ocean quality. By introducing a hypothetical trading market, called fishing-for-litter, the inefficiencies caused by fishermen neglecting marine litter can be eliminated, and they are directly incentivized to maximize overall welfare through resource recovery by converting plastic waste into a valuable resource.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Archisman Mitra, Soumya Balasubramanya, Roy Brouwer
Summary: As groundwater levels in India decline, authorities are concerned about reducing extraction for agricultural irrigation without impacting food security. This study examines a pilot scheme implemented in Punjab, India, which provided farmers with a monthly entitlement of electricity units and compensation for unused electricity. The results show that farmers who participated in the scheme significantly reduced their irrigation hours without affecting rice yields, suggesting that combining daytime electricity provision with incentives for unused electricity can effectively reduce electricity consumption and irrigation hours.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Salma Khedr, Katrin Rehdanz, Roy Brouwer, Pieter van Beukering, Hanna Dijkstra, Sem Duijndam, Ikechukwu C. Okoli
Summary: This paper examines the societal welfare effects of marine litter management in European seas and countries, specifically focusing on public willingness-to-pay for plastic removal. The study finds that European citizens have a strong preference for improving the environmental status of the marine environment by removing and reducing plastic litter, but the willingness-to-pay estimates vary significantly across different countries and seas.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jennifer Liu, Roy Brouwer, Dilruba Fatima Sharmin, Susan Elliott, Leah Govia, Danielle Lindamood
Summary: Industry representatives play a crucial role in addressing pollution in the rivers surrounding Dhaka. Through in-depth interviews, this study identifies three main areas for sustainable water governance: improving effluent treatment plant management, enhancing technical and moral education, and addressing sociocultural factors that influence attitudes toward water management.
Article
Oceanography
Roy Brouwer, Yichun Huang, Tessa Huizenga, Sofia Frantzi, Trang Le, Jared Sandler, Hanna Dijkstra, Pieter van Beukering, Elisa Costa, Francesca Garaventa, Veronica Piazza
Summary: This study fills an important gap in policymakers' understanding of the effectiveness and implementation costs of marine plastic cleanup technologies. It systematically examines the cost-effectiveness of different cleanup technologies and finds that mobile skimmers and dredgers are the most cost-effective. It also highlights the importance of considering additional operational criteria, such as energy use and economies of scale, when ranking these technologies.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Edgar Martin-Hernandez, Jorge A. Garcia Hernandez, Samantha Gangapersad, Tian Zhao, Sidney Omelon, Roy Brouwer, Celine Vaneeckhaute
Summary: This study uses material flow analysis and open data sources to map annual phosphorus flows across Ontario's economic sectors, identifying potential opportunities for phosphorus recovery and assessing their economic feasibility. The findings show that up to 86% of phosphorus imports for food production could be covered by recycling, with an average recovery cost of 49 CAD/kg of phosphorus. The cost is lower than the economic losses caused by phosphorus releases but higher than fossil-based phosphorus products, indicating the need for cooperative approaches for effective phosphorus recovery at a regional scale.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Article
Economics
Jorge A. Garcia-Hernandez, Roy Brouwer
Summary: This study introduces a water-restricted input-output model to assess the economic impacts of water supply reductions in the Canadian Great Lakes Basin. The model incorporates a flexible economic optimization procedure and accounts for inter-regional trade between different lake regions. The research investigates the impacts of climate change on water security and the economy with and without additional food and energy security restrictions.
ECONOMIC SYSTEMS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Simon Rabaa, Robert Wilken, Sylvie Geisendorf
Summary: Energy efficiency measures are crucial for combating climate change, but rebound effects may undermine their effectiveness. This study finds that prior energy efficiency behavior does not hinder subsequent climate-friendly behavior, which is determined by individual demographics and environmental attitudes.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
James R. Meldrum, Patricia A. Champ, Hannah Brenkert-Smith, Christopher M. Barth, Abby E. McConnell, Carolyn Wagner, Colleen Donovan
Summary: This study reassessed a previous study using a richer dataset and found that individuals with lower incomes are less likely to participate in cost-sharing programs, and even if they do participate, they contribute a lower share. This indicates potential economic equity concerns.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Daniel Rueb
Summary: This paper examines the distributional effects of the European Commission's Fit-for-55 package at the household level in seven EU countries and finds that a household-size specific lump-sum refund can mitigate the negative distributional effects of a carbon tax and reduce overall inequality.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Correction
Ecology
Anke Jacksohn, Miguel Angel Tovar Reanos, Frank Pothen, Katrin Rehdanz
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Pierre Chiaverina, Sophie Drogue, Florence Jacquet
Summary: This study investigates the impact of farmers' participation in different short food supply chains (SFSCs) on synthetic pesticide use and crop yields. The findings show that farmers who sell part of their crops through direct-to-consumer channels use significantly fewer synthetic pesticides compared to those who sell through long food supply chains. However, there is no evidence that farmers involved in direct-to-retailer channels use significantly fewer synthetic pesticides. Additionally, there is no indication that SFSC participation affects crop yields.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Kangyin Dong, Yang Liu, Jianda Wang, Xiucheng Dong
Summary: This study uses the generalized method of moments (GMM) model to explore the relationship between the digital economy and energy vulnerability in 110 economies. The findings suggest that the digital economy effectively reduces energy vulnerability, with digital infrastructure and social impact being the main contributors. Furthermore, the digital economy helps upgrade the industrial structure and financial development level, thereby reducing energy vulnerability. Additionally, the negative impact of the digital economy on energy vulnerability is more significant in regions with higher income levels.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Romain Espinosa, Nicolas Treich
Summary: This study examines a simple model of consumption of animals with altruistic behavior towards animals. The model reveals a public good issue, where the market equilibrium leads to low quality and excessive quantity of animal lives when they are not worth living. The implications of the findings and the significance of the modeling choices for future economic research on animal welfare are discussed.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Arianna Buratto, Lorenzo Lotti
Summary: Finding ways to steer consumers towards vegetarian and plant-based meals is important for reducing the environmental impact of diets. In this study, we investigated the use of nudges in restaurants to increase sales of vegetarian and plant-based dishes. We found that removing symbols for these dishes increased sales, while adding a low emissions symbol had no effect. However, when the nudge was made transparent through a statement, sales significantly increased. These findings support the use of nudges as cost-effective interventions to address unsustainable food consumption in the hospitality sector.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Emmanuel Paroissien, Timothy K. M. Beatty, Antoine Nebout
Summary: This article provides empirical evidence that the opportunity cost of time explains the frequency of household food waste. The study found that proxies for the opportunity cost of time were positively correlated with the probability of reporting wasting food.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jefim Vogel, Gauthier Guerin, Daniel W. O'Neill, Julia K. Steinberger
Summary: This study explores the vulnerability of livelihoods to a reduction in economic output and introduces a novel analytic framework to describe their relationship. The study finds that the vulnerability is not inevitable but arises from insecurity in wage labor, adequate incomes, and pensions. These conditions are primarily due to profit maximization and neoliberal welfare and labor policies. The study identifies a range of interventions to overcome this vulnerability and make stringent environmental policies socially sustainable and politically palatable.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Franziska Dorn, Simone Maxand, Thomas Kneib
Summary: Understanding the interconnected nature of rising carbon emissions and income inequality is crucial to achieve social and ecological sustainability. The distributional copula model used in this study uncovers complex interdependencies that standard linear regression techniques might hide.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Darius Corbier, Frederic Gonand
Summary: The article investigates the macroeconomic channels of transmission of the low-carbon transition in two official scenarios for the French power system under different oil price scenarios. The results show that technical progress and substitution mechanisms can drive the decarbonization of the economy and growth, with energy demand and durable goods demand being the main transmission channels.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Gloria Amaris, Stepan Vesely, Stephane Hess, Christian A. Klockner
Summary: The study of human behavior is crucial for the development of policies for sustainability. It is important to consider the possibility of spillover effects in mathematical models, as exposure to related choices can influence subsequent behavior. Our study demonstrates the existence of these spillover effects and showcases the effectiveness of discrete choice models.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Sonia Almeida Neves, Antonio Cardoso Marques, Leonardo Batista de sa Lopes
Summary: This paper investigates the impact of European Union regulations on e-waste exports. The findings suggest that taxation is ineffective in reducing e-waste exports and may even increase them. Additionally, high dependence on foreign raw materials and sub-standard waste collection systems contribute to the increase in e-waste exports. Therefore, investing in e-waste collection facilities can better utilize the valuable resources in this waste.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Gregor Semieniuk
Summary: Efforts to decouple economic growth from resource use and negative environmental impacts have yielded inconclusive results, partially due to the uncertainties in historical measurement arising from definitional changes to GDP. This study examines the impact of GDP vintages on decoupling results and finds that a significant number of countries switch between relative decoupling and recoupling, and that GDP vintages also affect environmental Kuznets curve results and the decline in global energy intensity. The inconsistencies in economic measurement introduce ambiguity into historical decoupling evidence and model projections into the future.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
