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Energy & Fuels
Amos Schledorn, Rune Gronborg Junker, Daniela Guericke, Henrik Madsen, Dominik Franjo Dominkovic
Summary: The paper proposes an optimal soft-linking framework, named Frigg, for energy system and demand response models to determine the economic potential and cost savings of demand response. A case study on the district heating system in Ejby, Denmark, shows that demand response can achieve cost savings, but heat storage may provide more cost savings in certain situations.
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Ecology
Laura E. D'Acunto, Leonard Pearlstine, Saira M. Haider, Caitlin E. Hackett, Dilip Shinde, Stephanie S. Romanach
Summary: Understanding of the Everglades' ecological vulnerabilities and restoration needs has improved, but lacks integration. To address this, the Everglades Vulnerability Analysis (EVA) was developed, using Bayesian networks to predict ecological outcomes and vulnerability. EVA synthesizes information across indicators of ecosystem health and aids in evaluating trade-offs at different scales. It provides guidance for restoration planning and implementation, mitigating unintended consequences.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xi Yang, Jun Pang, Fei Teng, Ruixin Gong, Cecilia Springer
Summary: The study found that deep decarbonization pathways can help reduce carbon dioxide emissions and increase non-fossil energy consumption, showing excellent performance in environmental co-benefits and reductions in health issues and environmental pollutants. Additionally, through the model-linking approach, the GDP losses from deep decarbonization in 2030 were reduced.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Andrea M. Bassi, Valeria Costantini, Elena Paglialunga
Summary: The European Green Deal is a ambitious decarbonisation strategy for the sustainability of the EU's development patterns in the next 30 years, but its complexity raises key questions on cost and effectiveness. A novel methodological approach of soft-linking two modelling tools is proposed for a broader policy evaluation process.
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Construction & Building Technology
Fulvio Re Cecconi, Ania Khodabakhshian, Luca Rampini
Summary: In most European countries, residential assets account for a large proportion of the building stock area and are often outdated and energy inefficient. The European Commission has introduced the EU Green Deal to encourage retrofitting of public and private buildings. However, the complex and diverse nature of the building stock makes it difficult to define retrofit policies, with the high cost of acquiring information being a major obstacle. This research proposes a decision support system based on low-cost data-driven approaches, using clustering techniques and Montecarlo simulation to identify energy savings in different retrofit scenarios.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Economics
Marc Melliger, Johan Lilliestam
Summary: The study suggests that if European countries change their renewable energy policies in an uncoordinated manner, investments may shift towards still supported, less mature, and costlier technologies or countries, leading to a higher cost for the power system. Therefore, if European countries want to change their renewable power support policies, it is important for them to coordinate their actions.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Pierre Boulanger, Kirsten Boysen-Urban, George Philippidis
Summary: The Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union has become a multifunctional policy instrument over the past twenty years, with most farmer receipts being paid independently of production. Different levels of coupling have varying impacts on global agricultural employment, production intensity, emissions, food security, and reducing emissions leakage. Further empirical research on the production distorting effects of decoupled payments is needed for greener policy initiatives under the Green Deal.
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Economics
Sushil Aryal, Shobhakar Dhakal
Summary: Hydropower is the largest renewable energy source globally and will continue to play a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, rapid deployment of hydropower projects without storage in Nepal may result in excess energy generation exceeding electricity demand in the future. This study proposes a framework based on the Integrated MARKAL-EFOM System (TIMES) to assess the volume of surplus energy and suggests using Cross Border Electricity Trade (CBET) to avoid renewable energy curtailment. The findings show that Nepal has the potential to avoid hydropower curtailment and financial loss while reducing CO2 emissions in India through CBET policy instruments, but timely construction of cross-border transmission lines is essential for maximizing these benefits.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Weiwei Huang, Jianxu Miao, Taoyuan Wei
Summary: This article reviews previous studies on rebound effects caused by energy efficiency improvements using computable general equilibrium (CGE) models in the last two decades. The findings suggest potential research gaps, including the lack of focus on Russia, India, and Africa in CGE studies, the limited use of production functional forms other than constant elasticity of substitution (CES), and the insufficient attention given to negative rebound effects in the short run and cases where energy efficiency improvements are implemented together with policy measures that drive energy costs higher.
Review
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Kristian Baensch, Jan Busse, Frank Meisel, Julia Rieck, Sebastian Scholz, Thomas Volling, Matthias G. Wichmann
Summary: This paper reviews recent literature on integrating environmental factors and energy awareness into industrial production management, exploring ways to make industrial energy consumption more environmentally friendly. Through a systematic literature review, relevant papers from various energy-intensive processes were identified and classified into areas of substantial scientific interest and areas that are not well understood yet. Future research directions were actively addressed, showing substantial progress in pushing system boundaries, advancing conceptual approaches, and enhancing practical relevance, while pointing out remaining issues that require further exploration.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Economics
A. Mukashov
Summary: This paper suggests applying portfolio management methods from finance to policy planning models to explicitly consider parameter uncertainty and define optimal policies. The approach is demonstrated in an economywide model in Senegal to identify the optimal pro-poor agricultural value chain under world market uncertainty. The research finds that prioritizing the rice sector provides the highest expected policy return but also carries the highest risk, potentially increasing poverty under unfavorable scenarios. However, balancing rice promotion with support for other sectors can reduce risk at the expense of reduced expected policy return. The suggested methodology allows for explicit risk-based decision-making and can be used in policy prioritization models that cannot determine robust optimal policies through standard parameter sensitivity analysis tests.
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND POLICY
(2023)
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Economics
Yuling Pan, Feng Dong
Summary: This paper improves the design of energy use rights trading policy in Sichuan Province, China, by setting total energy consumption targets, adopting different allocation models, and simulating the effects on energy vulnerability. The results show that regional energy vulnerability is minimized under the allocation results of Game-EFCAM.
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Environmental Sciences
Will McDowall
Summary: The urgent need to accelerate the transition towards low-carbon energy is well understood, and government support for energy innovation is a key focus. This support includes both direct spending and indirect support through tax credits. Data shows that tax credits can be a significant source of innovation support for fossil fuel extraction companies, although this varies by country. As a result, publicly available data on direct R&D spending may underestimate government support for innovation in fossil fuel extraction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Navroz K. K. Dubash
Summary: Fossil fuels should be conserved and used primarily in the areas where they have the greatest impact on human well-being.
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Energy & Fuels
Jason Mc Guire, Fionn Rogan, Olexandr Balyk, Tomas Mac Uidhir, Ankita Gaur, Hannah Daly
Summary: Decarbonising and improving energy efficiency in dwellings is important for climate and energy policies. However, current energy systems modelling does not adequately capture the diversity of housing conditions, specifically internal dwelling temperatures. This study presents a new model that incorporates empirical data to reflect the heterogeneous housing stock. The results show that achieving climate targets requires reducing fossil fuel heating in residential buildings, but this comes at an increased cost for the energy system and the need for thermal retrofits and electrical heat pumps.
ENERGY STRATEGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Diana Reckien, Monica Salvia, Oliver Heidrich, Jon Marco Church, Filomena Pietrapertosa, Sonia De Gregorio-Hurtado, Valentina D'Alonzo, Aoife Foley, Sofia G. Simoes, Eliska Krkoska Lorencova, Hans Orru, Kati Orru, Anja Wejs, Johannes Flacke, Marta Olazabal, Davide Geneletti, Efren Feliu, Sergiu Vasilie, Cristiana Nador, Anna Krook-Riekkola, Marko Matosovic, Paris A. Fokaides, Byron I. Ioannou, Alexandros Flamos, Niki-Artemis Spyridaki, Mario V. Balzan, Orsolya Fulop, Ivan Paspaldzhiev, Stelios Grafakos, Richard Dawson
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2018)
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Thermodynamics
Nicolas Pardo, Kostantinos Vatopoulos, Anna Krook Riekkola, Alicia Perez
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Economics
Anna Krook Riekkola, Erik O. Ahlgren, Patrik Soderholm
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Thermodynamics
Erik Sandberg, Andrea Toffolo, Anna Krook-Riekkola
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nicolas Pardo-Garcia, Sofia G. Simoes, Luis Dias, Annamaria Sandgren, Demet Suna, Anna Krook-Riekkola
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2019)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
D. Reckien, M. Salvia, F. Pietrapertosa, S. G. Simoes, M. Olazabal, S. De Gregorio Hurtado, D. Geneletti, E. Krkoska Lorencova, V D'Alonzo, A. Krook-Riekkola, P. A. Fokaides, B. I. Ioannou, A. Foley, H. Orru, K. Orru, A. Wejs, J. Flacke, J. M. Church, E. Feliu, S. Vasilie, C. Nador, M. Matosovic, A. Flamos, N-A Spyridaki, M. Balzan, O. Fulop, S. Grafakos, I Paspaldzhiev, O. Heidrich
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2019)
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Economics
Ariane Millot, Anna Krook-Riekkola, Nadia Maizi
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Honglin Wang, Yanrong Liu, Aatto Laaksonen, Anna Krook-Riekkola, Zhuhong Yang, Xiaohua Lu, Xiaoyan Ji
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Monica Salvia, Diana Reckien, Filomena Pietrapertosa, Peter Eckersley, Niki-Artemis Spyridaki, Anna Krook-Riekkola, Marta Olazabal, Sonia De Gregorio Hurtado, Sofia G. Simoes, Davide Geneletti, Vincent Viguie, Paris A. Fokaides, Byron I. Ioannou, Alexandros Flamos, Maria Szalmane Csete, Attila Buzasi, Hans Orru, Cheryl de Boer, Aoife Foley, Klavdija Riznar, Marko Matosovic, Mario V. Balzan, Magdalena Smigaj, Viera Bastakova, Eva Streberova, Natasa Belsak Sel, Lana Coste, Lea Tardieu, Corinna Altenburg, Eliska Krkoska Lorencova, Kati Orru, Anja Wejs, Efren Feliu, Jon Marco Church, Stelios Grafakos, Sergiu Vasilie, Ivan Paspaldzhiev, Oliver Heidrich
Summary: This study compares the mitigation targets of 327 European cities and finds that although 78% of cities have set emissions reduction targets, the average target of European cities is only 47%, indicating a need to double efforts to meet the requirements of the Paris Agreement. Some cities are ambitious, setting carbon neutrality targets, with factors such as city size, climate network membership, and local motivation playing important roles in achieving carbon neutrality.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jonas Forsberg, Anna Krook-Riekkola
Summary: This study investigates the ancillary benefits of reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs) and air pollutants (APs) through decarbonising transportation. It suggests that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) powered by 'green' electricity are the most cost-efficient option for substantially cutting both GHGs and APs. Understanding these relationships is crucial for comprehensive mitigation strategies to address sustainability challenges in cities.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Erik Sandberg, Anna Krook-Riekkola
Summary: This study investigates the availability and cost-effective pathways of innovative technologies for Sweden's industrial sector to meet its 2045 net-zero emission target. The scenario analyses reveal a technology prioritization pattern and identify the conditions for using biofuels and electrification options. The study also highlights the importance of carbon offsetting restrictions and key technologies in achieving a net-zero industry.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Agronomy
Erik Sandberg, Anna Krook-Riekkola
Summary: This study investigates the time-dependent behavior of carbon stored in plastics and its impact on the national climate inventory. The results suggest that accounting for the decay pattern of material stocks is crucial in accurately assessing the emission impact from carbon stored in plastics, particularly in relation to recycling rates.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY BIOENERGY
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Civil
Jonas Forsberg, Anna Krook-Riekkola
URBAN TRANSPORT XXIII
(2018)
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Management
Loreta Stankeviciute, Anna Krook Riekkola
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY SECTOR MANAGEMENT
(2014)
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Thermodynamics
Yong Cheng, Fukai Song, Lei Fu, Saishuai Dai, Zhiming Yuan, Atilla Incecik
Summary: This paper investigates the accessibility of wave energy absorption by a dual-pontoon floating breakwater integrated with hybrid-type wave energy converters (WECs) and proposes a hydraulic-pneumatic complementary energy extraction method. The performance of the system is validated through experiments and comparative analysis.
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Thermodynamics
Jing Gao, Chao Wang, Zhanwu Wang, Jin Lin, Runkai Zhang, Xin Wu, Guangyin Xu, Zhenfeng Wang
Summary: This study aims to establish a new integrated method for biomass cogeneration project site selection, with a focus on the application of the model in Henan Province. By integrating Geographic Information System and Multiple Criterion Decision Making methods, the study conducts site selection in two stages, providing a theoretical reference for the construction of biomass cogeneration projects.
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Thermodynamics
Mert Temiz, Ibrahim Dincer
Summary: The current study presents a hybrid small modular nuclear reactor and solar-based system for sustainable communities, integrating floating and bifacial photovoltaic arrays with a small modular reactor. The system efficiently generates power, hydrogen, ammonia, freshwater, and heat for residential, agricultural, and aquaculture facilities. Thermodynamic analysis shows high energy and exergy efficiencies, as well as large-scale ammonia production meeting the needs of metropolitan areas. The hybridization of nuclear and solar technologies offers advantages of reliability, environmental friendliness, and cost efficiency compared to renewable-alone and fossil-based systems.
Editorial Material
Thermodynamics
Wojciech Stanek, Wojciech Adamczyk
Article
Thermodynamics
Desheng Xu, Yanfeng Li, Tianmei Du, Hua Zhong, Youbo Huang, Lei Li, Xiangling Duanmu
Summary: This study investigates the optimization of hybrid mechanical-natural ventilation for smoke control in complex metro stations. The results show that atrium fires are more significantly impacted by outdoor temperature variations compared to concourse/platform fires. The gathered high-temperature smoke inside the atrium can reach up to 900 K under a 5 MW train fire energy release. The findings provide crucial engineering insights into integrating weather data and adaptable ventilation protocols for smoke prevention/mitigation.
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Thermodynamics
Da Guo, Heping Xie, Mingzhong Gao, Jianan Li, Zhiqiang He, Ling Chen, Cong Li, Le Zhao, Dingming Wang, Yiwei Zhang, Xin Fang, Guikang Liu, Zhongya Zhou, Lin Dai
Summary: This study proposes a new in-situ pressure-preserved coring tool and elaborates its pressure-preserving mechanism. The experimental and field test results demonstrate that this tool has a high pressure-preservation capability and can maintain a stable pressure in deep wells. This study provides a theoretical framework and design standards for the development of similar technologies.
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Thermodynamics
Aolin Lai, Qunwei Wang
Summary: This study assesses the impact of China's de-capacity policy on renewable energy development efficiency (REDE) using the Global-MSBM model and the difference-in-differences method. The findings indicate that the policy significantly enhances REDE, promoting technological advancements and marketization. Moreover, regions with stricter environmental regulations experience a higher impact.
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Thermodynamics
Mostafa Ghasemi, Hegazy Rezk
Summary: This study utilizes fuzzy modeling and optimization to enhance the performance of microbial fuel cells (MFCs). By simulating and analyzing experimental data sets, the ideal parameter values for increasing power density, COD elimination, and coulombic efficiency were determined. The results demonstrate that the fuzzy model and optimization methods can significantly improve the performance of MFCs.
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Thermodynamics
Zhang Ruan, Lianzhong Huang, Kai Wang, Ranqi Ma, Zhongyi Wang, Rui Zhang, Haoyang Zhao, Cong Wang
Summary: This paper proposes a grey box model for fuel consumption prediction of wing-diesel hybrid vessels based on feature construction. By using both parallel and series grey box modeling methods and six machine learning algorithms, twelve combinations of prediction models are established. A feature construction method based on the aerodynamic performance of the wing and the energy relationship of the hybrid system is introduced. The best combination is obtained by considering the root mean square error, and it shows improved accuracy compared to the white box model. The proposed grey box model can accurately predict the daily fuel consumption of wing-diesel hybrid vessels, contributing to operational optimization and the greenization and decarbonization of the shipping industry.
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Thermodynamics
Huayi Chang, Nico Heerink, Junbiao Zhang, Ke He
Summary: This study examines the interaction between off-farm employment decisions between couples and household clean energy consumption in rural China, and finds that two-paycheck households are more likely to consume clean energy. The off-farm employment of women is a key factor driving household clean energy consumption to a higher level, with wage-employed wives having a stronger influence on these decisions than self-employed ones.
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Thermodynamics
Hanguan Wen, Xiufeng Liu, Ming Yang, Bo Lei, Xu Cheng, Zhe Chen
Summary: Demand-side management is crucial to smart energy systems. This paper proposes a data-driven approach to understand the relationship between energy consumption patterns and household characteristics for better DSM services. The proposed method uses a clustering algorithm to generate optimal customer groups for DSM and a deep learning model for training. The model can predict the possibility of DSM membership for a given household. The results demonstrate the usefulness of weekly energy consumption data and household socio-demographic information for distinguishing consumer groups and the potential for targeted DSM strategies.
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Thermodynamics
Xinglan Hou, Xiuping Zhong, Shuaishuai Nie, Yafei Wang, Guigang Tu, Yingrui Ma, Kunyan Liu, Chen Chen
Summary: This study explores the feasibility of utilizing a multi-level horizontal branch well heat recovery system in the Qiabuqia geothermal field. The research systematically investigates the effects of various engineering parameters on production temperature, establishes mathematical models to describe their relationships, and evaluates the economic viability of the system. The findings demonstrate the significant economic feasibility of the multi-level branch well system.
Article
Thermodynamics
Longxin Zhang, Songtao Wang, Site Hu
Summary: This investigation reveals the influence of tip leakage flow on the modern transonic rotor and finds that the increase of tip clearance size leads to a decline in rotor performance. However, an optimal tip clearance size can extend the rotor's stall margin.
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Thermodynamics
Kristian Gjoka, Behzad Rismanchi, Robert H. Crawford
Summary: This paper proposes a framework for assessing the performance of 5GDHC systems and demonstrates it through a case study in a university campus in Melbourne, Australia. The results show that 5GDHC systems are a cost-effective and environmentally viable solution in mild climates, and their successful implementation in Australia can create new market opportunities and potential adoption in other countries with similar climatic conditions.
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Thermodynamics
Jianwei Li, Guotai Wang, Panpan Yang, Yongshuang Wen, Leian Zhang, Rujun Song, Chengwei Hou
Summary: This study proposes an orientation-adaptive electromagnetic energy harvester by introducing a rotatable bluff body, which allows for self-regulation to cater for changing wind flow direction. Experimental results show that the output power of the energy harvester can be greatly enhanced with increased rotatory inertia of the rotating bluff body, providing a promising solution for harnessing wind-induced vibration energy.
