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Economics
Ian Philips, Jillian Anable, Tim Chatterton
Summary: Through spatial microsimulation, we estimate the maximum potential for reducing CO2 emissions in England by substituting private car travel with e-bikes. The highest CO2 saving capability per person is found in rural areas and the rural urban fringe. E-bikes offer more modest CO2 saving potential in major conurbations.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Molly J. Haugen, David Flynn, Philip Greening, James Tichler, Phil Blythe, Adam M. Boies
Summary: This article discusses the significant investment made by the UK government in decarbonising the transport sector and emphasizes the importance of the interdependence between energy and transport systems. The study analyzes the energy systems of UK road freight, focusing on the barriers to hydrogen propulsion and electrification. It highlights the need for coordinated energy networks to achieve meaningful results in transport decarbonisation.
ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Modassar Chaudry, Lahiru Jayasuriya, Simon Blainey, Milan Lovric, Jim W. Hall, Tom Russell, Nick Jenkins, Jianzhong Wu
Summary: The decarbonisation of heating and road transport are necessary but challenging steps towards achieving net zero carbon emissions. An integrated modeling approach combining national gas and electricity transmission networks with local energy systems and road transport models shows significant potential for efficiency improvements and cost savings, particularly through managed electric vehicle charging and provision of fast public charging facilities. Decarbonisation efforts require coordination between national and local governments and an integrated systems approach to energy and transport policies.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ka Ho Tsoi, Becky P. Y. Loo, Gil Tal, Daniel Sperling
Summary: Electric mobility has the potential to reduce carbon emissions in transportation. This study analyzes the progress and potential of electric mobility in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area and the San Francisco Bay Area. The results show that electric mobility has led to carbon reductions in both regions, but there are regional variations. Achieving carbon reduction goals requires proactive policies and identified driving forces.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Molly J. Haugen, Leonardo Paoli, Jonathan Cullen, David Cebon, Adam M. Boies
Summary: A future energy system for road transport needs optimized energy use and decarbonization to achieve global CO2 reduction goals. Additionally, decarbonizing transport with other sectors places additional demands on limited low-carbon energy sources.
Article
Economics
Zhao Yu, Pengjun Zhao
Summary: Car ownership plays a significant role in influencing rural people's mobility in China, with other transport vehicles having positive but weaker impacts. Access to public transport encourages travel to higher-order centres. The study highlights the importance of road investments and car ownership policies, as well as the need for eco-friendly and accessible transport alternatives in rural China.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Economics
Matus Misik
Summary: The spike in energy prices and feared natural gas supplies shortage in the winter of 2021/2022 indicate the limited effectiveness of existing energy measures in ensuring energy security for the European Union. The absence of a unified external energy security policy has made it challenging for the EU to adopt a common energy position in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. While decarbonization efforts need to be accelerated to achieve the EU's 2050 goals, the Union must also prioritize supporting member states' energy security, including their external dimension, during the transition period.
Article
Economics
Sofia Tsemekidi Tzeiranaki, Marina Economidou, Paolo Bertoldi, Christian Thiel, Georgios Fontaras, Enrico Luca Clementi, Camilo Franco De Los Rios
Summary: This paper analyzes the historical energy consumption trends of the EU road transport sector, factors influencing it, and assesses the energy efficiency and decarbonisation progress. The study finds that energy efficiency policies and decarbonisation efforts have contributed to the declining energy consumption of cars, trucks, and light vehicles. However, the increased demand for road transportation and discrepancies between real-world and certification fuel consumption data have led to continued energy consumption growth. The paper highlights the need for stronger policy frameworks at the EU and Member State levels to achieve long-term decarbonisation targets.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jakub Kraciuk, Elzbieta Kacperska, Katarzyna Lukasiewicz, Piotr Pietrzak
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess and classify selected EU countries based on the degree of implementation of innovative energy technologies in road transport. Using the method of collection of empirical data, data processing, and presentation of study outcomes, the authors used the agglomerative clustering technique to analyze the data. The results showed that countries like Sweden, the Netherlands, and Finland had the highest implementation of innovative energy technologies, while countries like Romania, Hungary, Greece, Poland, Latvia, and Estonia had the least implementation.
Article
Economics
Rosalie Camilleri, Maria Attard, Robin Hickman
Summary: The transport sector is currently heavily reliant on cars, and shifting towards low-carbon transport is crucial for reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Understanding social practices is key for facilitating modal shifts. Research in Malta has highlighted the importance of improving infrastructure, enhancing public transport, and developing skills for cycling and walking to promote low-carbon transport modes.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Economics
Romeo Danielis, Mariangela Scorrano, Marco Giansoldati
Summary: The paper provides a summary of the progress made towards transport decarbonisation in Europe and identifies future developments for the 2020-2030 decade. Member States rely on two strategies: increasing the production and use of biofuels and supporting the diffusion of electric vehicles. The analysis estimates that a combination of these strategies could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
RESEARCH IN TRANSPORTATION ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ioannis Tsiropoulos, Pelopidas Siskos, Pantelis Capros
Summary: The electrification of passenger cars is an important part of the EU's strategy to decarbonize European transport. This paper assesses the factors that influence investments in EU recharging infrastructure and conducts a sensitivity analysis. The results show that fast chargers and the energy output per charging point are the most influential factors on investments.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniele Candelaresi, Antonio Valente, Diego Iribarren, Javier Dufour, Giuseppe Spazzafumo
Summary: This research work presents an energy analysis and comparative environmental life cycle assessment of different passenger car fleets using renewable hydrogen and conventional fuel. The proposed strategies reduce carbon footprint by 7% to 35% compared to conventional fleets. The results suggest the energy and environmental suitability of using hydrogen blends as short-term solutions, paving the way for pure hydrogen mobility.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Joanna Kisielinska, Monika Roman, Piotr Pietrzak, Michal Roman, Katarzyna Lukasiewicz, Elzbieta Kacperska
Summary: This study assessed and compared EU countries in terms of the use of renewable energy sources in road transport, identifying leaders and countries with low consumption. Sweden, Austria, and Luxemburg were leaders, while Malta, Estonia, and Croatia had very low consumption. Sweden, Finland, and Bulgaria made the greatest progress, while Austria, Germany, and Lithuania had the greatest reduction in consumption.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kornelia Osieczko, Dominik Zimon, Ewa Placzek, Iryna Prokopiuk
Summary: The article discusses the issue of electric vehicles and infrastructure in EU road transport, indicating that the lack of charging stations may be a reason for slow growth in sales of electric vehicles. Additionally, a strong correlation is found between a country's GDP and the number of charging stations available.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Sara Abd Alla, Sofia G. Simoes, Vincenzo Bianco
Summary: Urban energy system modelling is a crucial tool for megacities to evaluate future development and design sustainable pathways to meet growing energy demands. The study reveals that implementing current urban plans will double carbon emissions per capita, emphasizing the need for urban expansion programs to consider the energy-environment-economic nexus and be coupled with climate mitigation policies.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Patricia Fortes, Sofia G. Simoes, Filipa Amorim, Gildas Siggini, Valentina Sessa, Yves -Marie Saint-Drenan, Silvia Carvalho, Babar Mujtaba, Paulo Diogo, Edi Assoumou
Summary: This paper assesses the sensitivity of the Portuguese carbon-neutral power sector to climate change by 2050 and its implications for the Carbon Neutrality Roadmap. The study shows that climate change lowers hydropower generation, impacts the cost-effectiveness of solar photovoltaic, and positively affects offshore wind power generation for Portugal. The analysis also highlights the need to include climate change in energy planning due to its impact on the cost-optimal configuration of the annual carbon-neutral power sector.
Article
Economics
Marilene Fuhrmann, Christa Dissauer, Christoph Strasser, Erwin Schmid
Summary: Empirical analyses were conducted in the forest-based sector to forecast market developments and design efficient utilization pathways. The study focused on price cointegration between different products, such as roundwood, sawmill by-products, and wood products in Austria. The results showed that sawdust prices are interconnected with pellet and particle board prices, while wood chips prices are interconnected with sawlogs, pulpwood, pellets, and particle board prices. The forecasting models performed well in predicting data from 2018 to 2019, but were unable to capture the full extent of the price decrease since 2019 exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sofia Simoes, Tiago Oliveira, Catarina Nunes
Summary: With the rapid advancement of technology, schools need to adapt and utilize technology as a tool for growth. This study examines the impact of computer factors on students' academic achievement and proposes a model to analyze these influences. Through an online questionnaire, it was found that computer use, employment motivations, and mothers' education are the most important drivers positively affecting academic achievement. Enjoyment attitudes, school environment, interest motivations, and loneliness have negative influences on academic achievement. Additionally, family size and computer self-efficacy act as moderators, while computer use serves as a mediator between computer learning environments and academic achievement.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Teresa Matousek, Hermine Mitter, Bernadette Kropf, Erwin Schmid, Stefan Vogel
Summary: This study conducted qualitative interviews with Austrian farmers to explore their intended weed management if glyphosate-based herbicides were no longer available. Farmers were grouped into four types based on their behavioral intentions, and the study found that attitude, norms, and perceived behavioral control influenced these intentions. The farmers expressed a willingness to accept a glyphosate ban if alternative methods with similar effectiveness and costs were available.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Livia Rasche, Jan C. Habel, Nigel Stork, Erwin Schmid, Uwe A. Schneider
Summary: This study aims to investigate whether the remaining potentially arable areas of natural intact vegetation (rNIV) in 9 out of 35 global biodiversity hotspots will be converted to agriculture by 2050, and examine the impact of a healthy diet on this threat. The results show that while a healthy diet may protect rNIV in many hotspot regions, it actually puts more pressure on rNIV in other regions.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Christian Thiel, Ana Gracia Amillo, Alessandro Tansini, Anastasios Tsakalidis, Georgios Fontaras, Ewan Dunlop, Nigel Taylor, Arnulf Jager-Waldau, Kenji Araki, Kensuke Nishioka, Yasuyuki Ota, Masafumi Yamaguchi
Summary: This study assesses the energy implications of integrated photovoltaics in different climatic regions and usage scenarios for electric vehicles. The results show that solar power generated can cover a significant proportion of the driving range, with variations between different climates. Consumer labels for solar electric vehicles considering these variations are proposed.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Patricia Fortes, Sofia G. Simoes, Teresa Armada Bras, Filipa Amorim
Summary: Climate change may increase water needs for irrigation, competing with other uses such as hydropower. It also has the potential to affect the availability and variability of renewable energy resources and electricity consumption patterns. This study quantifies the competition for water use between irrigation and hydropower in the future Portuguese power sector, considering climate change projections. The results show that climate change can lead to increased irrigation water needs and decreased hydropower capacity. Concurrent water uses can reduce hydropower generation, and alternative energy sources such as solar and battery storage may be used to compensate for the decreased hydropower availability.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Camilo Franco, Giulia Melica, Aldo Treville, Marta Giulia Baldi, Enrico Pisoni, Paolo Bertoldi, Christian Thiel
Summary: Under the Global Covenant of Mayors initiative, a machine learning methodology is proposed to predict the GHG emissions inventories for each city, enabling the assessment of cities' performance in mitigating climate change.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Romana Bates, Barbara Brenner, Erwin Schmid, Gerald Steiner, Stefan Vogel
Summary: The study aims to review and develop meta-competences supporting curriculum development in higher education institutions to tackle complex real-world problems like climate change, poverty, and pandemics. The findings highlight the importance of inter-relation competence for interdisciplinary problem-solving.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
(2022)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Ana T. Lima, Sofia G. Simoes, Davide Aloini, Pierluigi Zerbino, Theoni I. Oikonomou, Spyridon Karytsas, Constantine Karytsas, Oscar Seco Calvo, Beatriz Porcar, I. Herrera, Simon Slabik, Hans H. Duerr, Andrea Genovese, Meletios Bimpizas-Pinis
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sofia G. Simoes, A. T. M. Lima
Summary: The European Union aims to increase the installed capacity of low carbon power plants by 90% by 2030. A spreadsheet model is used to calculate the materials and resources required for new renewable and nuclear power plants, and their CO2e emissions are estimated. Three scenarios are considered for the decade 2020-2030: business as usual, EU manufacture, and circular economy. While circular economy measures reduce resource consumption, they do not significantly reduce carbon emissions. To achieve a circular economy scenario, resource-efficient power plant design and technological advancements in recycling processes are necessary.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Monica Salvia, Filomena Pietrapertosa, Valentina D'Alonzo, Paola Clerici Maestosi, Sofia G. Simoes, Diana Reckien
Summary: Urbanization and concentration of energy-consuming economic activities result in cities being responsible for over 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile, cities are increasingly vulnerable to climate change impacts. The European Cities Mission aims to achieve 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030. Research conducted on a diverse sample of 344 candidate cities from 35 countries identified the main dimensions cities are working on for a smart and sustainable transition. Networking, local climate planning, and city participation in international projects were found to be the most important dimensions for cities in this Mission.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
T. Armada Bras, S. G. Simoes, F. Amorim, P. Fortes
Summary: Extreme weather events can significantly impact energy supply, especially when the energy systems heavily rely on renewable sources and are vulnerable to climate conditions. A study evaluating European power plants found that floods and storms increased hydropower capacity factors, while droughts/heatwaves decreased hydropower and increased fossil fuel outputs. Cold waves negatively affected solar photovoltaic output, and wind power plants showed vulnerability to floods. Understanding the historical impact of extreme weather events on the power system is crucial for resilience and stability.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Diana Reckien, Attila Buzasi, Marta Olazabal, Niki-Artemis Spyridaki, Peter Eckersley, Sofia G. Simoes, Monica Salvia, Filomena Pietrapertosa, Paris Fokaides, Sascha M. Goonesekera, Lea Tardieu, Mario V. Balzan, Cheryl L. de Boer, Sonia De Gregorio Hurtado, Efren Feliu, Alexandros Flamos, Aoife Foley, Davide Geneletti, Stelios Grafakos, Oliver Heidrich, Byron Ioannou, Anna Krook-Riekkola, Marko Matosovic, Hans Orru, Kati Orru, Ivan Paspaldzhiev, Klavdija Riznar, Magdalena Smigaj, Maria Szalmane Csete, Vincent Viguie, Anja Wejs
Summary: This study examines the progress of urban adaptation planning in 327 European cities between 2005 and 2020. The results show that the overall quality of adaptation plans is still low in many cities, especially in terms of participation, monitoring and evaluation, and plan consistency. To evaluate plan and policy quality and facilitate learning, the ADAptation plan Quality Assessment indices should be included in the portfolio of adaptation progress assessments and tracking methodologies.
NPJ URBAN SUSTAINABILITY
(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.
