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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mouza Rashid Al Rashdi, Walid El Mowafi, Sulaiman Alaabed, Mohamed El Tokhi, Alya A. Arabi
Summary: Destructive and non-destructive analysis techniques were used to establish a radiological baseline around the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant area in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The measured radioactivity concentrations were lower than the reported levels in nearby countries and below the world average level.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Farooq Sher, Abu Hazafa, Kristina Marintseva, Tahir Rasheed, Usman Ali, Tazien Rashid, Amal Babu, Martin Khzouz
Summary: The study evaluated the feasibility of a novel 12 MWp capacity solar PV power plant at Doncaster Sheffield Airport in the UK. Results showed significant energy production and reduced CO2 emissions, indicating the viability of the solar plant at the airport.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Anam Azam, Muhammad Rafiq, Muhammad Shafique, Jiahai Yuan
Summary: The study verifies the effects of nuclear energy, renewable energy, and information and communication technology on economic growth and carbon dioxide emissions, showing that renewable energy and ICT trade can reduce emissions and promote economic growth, but may also lead to CO2 emissions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Economics
Keitaro Maeno, Shohei Tokito, Shigemi Kagawa
Summary: This study develops an integrated analysis framework called scenario-based extraction method (SEM) to analyze the CO2 emissions of global supply chains. The restructuring based on extracting the largest CO2 emission cluster can reduce the global carbon footprint, but it increases CO2 emissions in other countries.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Manuel Bailera, Pilar Lisbona, Begona Pena, Luis M. Romeo
Summary: This paper presents the first systematic review of Power to X processes applied to the iron and steel industry, classifying them into five categories and comparing results from different studies. It introduces novel concepts and summarizes important research projects and pilot facilities in the field.
JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Tomoaki Nakaishi, Shigemi Kagawa, Hirotaka Takayabu, Chen Lin
Summary: This study found that Chinese coal-fired power plants have significant potential to reduce coal consumption and mitigate CO2 emissions through technological improvement. The study suggests the Chinese government create a power distribution structure that generates electricity using technologically efficient equipment in areas rich in coal resources and distributes the generated electricity to other areas of the country.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Rahimi, Aliza Khurram, T. Alan Hatton, Betar Gallant
Summary: Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is crucial for combating global warming, and electrochemical CCS techniques, which use renewable electricity as the energy input, are gaining attention for their potential to overcome existing limitations in energy requirements and form factors.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Thermodynamics
Hassan Qudrat-Ullah
Summary: Pakistan's electricity sector is facing challenges such as supply-demand imbalance, increasing environmental emissions, and high reliance on thermal generation. Initiatives have been taken to support renewable energy but a long-term assessment is needed to determine the effectiveness of these policies in achieving CO2 reduction goals.
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Energy & Fuels
Tomoaki Nakaishi
Summary: This study introduces a novel analysis framework for investigating the emission efficiency, reduction potential, and cost of CO2 and SO2 emissions from coal-fired power plants in China. The results show that there is a significant potential for reducing emissions, but at a high cost. The optimization of reduction efforts through linear programming provides effective mitigation strategies.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yang Ou, Christopher Roney, Jameel Alsalam, Katherine Calvin, Jared Creason, Jae Edmonds, Allen A. Fawcett, Page Kyle, Kanishka Narayan, Patrick O'Rourke, Pralit Patel, Shaun Ragnauth, Steven J. Smith, Haewon McJeon
Summary: Examining 90 mitigation scenarios pairing different levels of CO2 and non-CO2 GHG abatement pathways can help understand how comprehensive greenhouse gas mitigation is crucial in achieving the 1.5 degrees C and 2 degrees C climate change goals.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Business
Yiming Li, Zhaohua Wang, Weijun He, Yuandong Zhao, Ming Xu, Bin Zhang
Summary: This study identifies critical transmission sectors for CO2 emissions in China in 2012, such as the Chemical industry, Metallurgy, and Electricity production sectors. Improving production efficiency in these sectors has the potential to significantly reduce CO2 emissions downstream and upstream in their supply chains.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Georgios Varvoutis, Athanasios Lampropoulos, Evridiki Mandela, Michalis Konsolakis, George E. Marnellos
Summary: The increasing global energy demand has led to a rise in atmospheric CO2 levels, which is a major cause of the greenhouse effect. To combat this, CO2 hydrogenation schemes have been proposed as an alternative to carbon capture and storage. This method involves converting captured CO2 and green H-2 into valuable chemicals and fuels, utilizing excess electricity and avoiding the complexities of transitioning to a hydrogen-based economy. This article provides an overview of CO2 abatement schemes and highlights the integration of large-scale renewable energy-based H-2 production with CO2 capture units for the production of added-value chemicals and energy carriers.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Zeyu Chi, Jacob J. Asher, Michael R. Jennings, Ekaterine Chikoidze, Amador Perez-Tomas
Summary: This article discusses the importance of efficient electrical power management in achieving climate goals and introduces ultra-wide bandgap (UWBG) semiconductors as a promising technology for energy electronics. Gallium oxide-Ga2O3 and other oxide semiconductors are highlighted for their high-power and optoelectronic properties, which could revolutionize power electronics and contribute to a sustainable zero emission society.
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Environmental Sciences
Henrik Selin, Yiqi Zhang, Rebecca Dunn, Noelle E. Selin, Alexis K. H. Lau
Summary: The study proposes five allocation options for international shipping CO2 emissions, showing that a clear majority of emissions would be distributed to ten countries under each option, with variations in the top ten countries and the amount allotted to individual countries. The most effective and equitable allocation mechanism would assign emissions to countries of ship owners and operate under the UNFCCC.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
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Nuclear Science & Technology
Nima Norouzi, Maryam Fani, Saeed Talebi
Summary: The tendency towards renewables is a consequence of changing attitudes towards energy issues. Solar energy, as a leader in renewable energy sources, plays a crucial role in meeting global needs. However, significant problems with solar thermal power plants include limited operation time and high capital costs.
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Thermodynamics
Fadi AlFaris, Bassam Abu-Hijleh, Alaa Abdul-Ameer
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2016)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bassam Abu-Hijleh, Abeer Manneh, Athari AlNaqbi, Wafaa AlAwadhi, Ayoub Kazim
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Hawra Sharif-Askari, Bassam Abu-Hijleh
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2018)
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Construction & Building Technology
Fawwaz Hammad, Bassam Abu-Hijleh
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2010)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nada Al-Masri, Bassam Abu-Hijleh
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2012)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jawaher Al-Amir, Bassam Abu-Hijleh
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2013)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dana Taleb, Bassam Abu-Hijleh
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Energy & Fuels
Bassam Abu-Hijleh, Noha Jaheen
ENERGY STRATEGY REVIEWS
(2019)
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Architecture
Vijayantha Vethanayagam, Bassam Abu-Hijleh
FRONTIERS OF ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
(2019)
Proceedings Paper
Energy & Fuels
Bassam Abu-Hijleh
3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON POWER AND ENERGY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, CPESE 2016
(2016)
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Architecture
Teresa Marie Cracknell, Bassam Abu-Hijleh
FRONTIERS OF ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
(2015)
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Architecture
Moshood Olawale Fadeyin, Khawla Alkhaja, Maryam Bin Sulayem, Bassam Abu-Hijleh
FRONTIERS OF ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
(2014)
Proceedings Paper
Energy & Fuels
Bassani A. K. Abu-Hijleh
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SEVENTH IASTED INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON POWER AND ENERGY SYSTEMS
(2007)
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Engineering, Mechanical
Bassarn Abu-Hijleh, Jiyuan Tu, Aleksandar Subic
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VEHICLE DESIGN
(2008)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.