Article
Economics
Alex Hongliang Zhang, Selahattin Murat Sirin, Conglai Fan, Maoliang Bu
Summary: China's renewable energy investments are increasing, but significant investment is still needed to achieve carbon reduction goals. The study finds that subsidies and cost reduction are major drivers of utility-scale solar PV capacity growth in China, but subsidies to distributed solar PV investments also have a crowding-out effect on utility-scale PV investments.
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Economics
Hong Xian Li, Yitao Zhang, Yan Li, Jiaxin Huang, Glenn Costin, Peng Zhang
Summary: Solar energy applications play a crucial role in urban sustainable development and energy investment. This study proposes a Feed-in Tariff determination mechanism based on payback years to incentivize the adoption of residential photovoltaic systems. The results suggest an optimal Feed-in Tariff range for individual energy investors, serving as a reference point for policymakers in adjusting incentive policies.
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Energy & Fuels
Vivek Mohan, Harish D. S. Ram, Ganesh Patil, M. Jisma, Rohith C. Unni, K. Nandakumar, Karthik Thirumala, Siqi Bu
Summary: This paper presents a consumer-centric business model for rooftop solar PV installations in India and explores potential policy interventions to optimize stakeholder benefits. By conducting case studies and sensitivity analysis, the authors identify optimal strategies for policymakers.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Nur Iqtiyani Ilham, Nofri Yenita Dahlan, Mohamad Zhafran Hussin, Hathaithip Sintuya, Worajit Setthapun
Summary: The competitive rates of renewable energy in Malaysia have changed frequently since 2011, leading to the evolution of compensation schemes like NEM 2.0 and NEM 3.0. However, the performance and attractiveness of NEM 3.0 compared to NEM 2.0 have not been quantitatively studied.
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Economics
Daoyuan Wen, Weijun Gao, Soichiro Kuroki, Qunyin Gu, Jianxing Ren
Summary: This study provides an overview of Japan's Feed-In Tariff Act introduced in 2012 and the issues that have emerged during its implementation. An economic analysis was conducted to assess the impact of FIT fixed price changes on the profitability of solar PV plants, with sensitivity analysis based on scenarios of future FIT fixed purchase price reductions and PV initial investment cost reductions. The results indicate the potential for FIT reduction on the residential side and the current feasibility limits of non-residential PV investments under the current FIT scheme.
Article
Economics
Chang Liu, Linlin Liu, Dayong Zhang, Jiasha Fu
Summary: Subsidies and policy support play a critical role in the development of renewable energy industries, with feed-in tariff policies being particularly important for the steady growth of the solar photovoltaic industry. Market reactions to these policies vary significantly, with manufacturing companies and those receiving substantial subsidies being more sensitive to policy shocks. Policymakers should take into consideration the potential uncertainties in the sector caused by policy changes, given the importance of equity financing in the renewable energy industry.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Tiantong Xu, Junhai Ma
Summary: This study examines the impact of feed-in tariffs and tax-rebate regulations on the solar photovoltaic supply chain. A novel supply chain structure is established, and a nonlinear dynamic system is used to study long-term operations strategy, equilibrium stability, and the effects of conservative and aggressive strategies. The findings suggest that chaos may have potential benefits for players with risk preference, while risk-averse players can utilize a controlling method to return the system to a stable state.
APPLIED MATHEMATICAL MODELLING
(2021)
Article
Economics
Daphne Ngar-yin Mah, Darren Man-wai Cheung, Michael K. H. Leung, Maggie Yachao Wang, Mandy Wai-ming Wong, Kevin Lo, Altair T. F. Cheung
Summary: The effectiveness of renewable energy feed-in tariffs varies globally. This paper examines how to improve the effectiveness of renewable energy policies, with a focus on a recent FiT policy in Hong Kong. It found that while FiT was effective in stimulating growth in certain sectors, it faced challenges in mainstreaming solar energy in communities and cities due to non-economic barriers perceived by householders.
Article
Economics
Hong Ma, Jingxin Ning, Mingzhi (Jimmy) Xu
Summary: The study found that China's retaliatory tariffs on imports from the United States led to significant reductions in both the value and quantity of imports, with the tariffs almost completely passed on to import prices. The trade and price effects varied across different products, indicating limited terms-of-trade gain due to the tariff hikes.
CHINA ECONOMIC REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Economics
Andri D. Setiawan, Marmelia P. Dewi, Bramka Arga Jafino, Akhmad Hidayatno
Summary: Geothermal energy is crucial for meeting Indonesia's energy demand sustainably. The government has set ambitious targets for geothermal contributions to the national energy mix, but the implementation of the feed-in tariff (FIT) mechanism has faced challenges and undergone changes. This study combines policy analysis and system dynamics modeling to explore the effectiveness of FIT policies for geothermal development in Indonesia.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohamed Almaktar, A. M. Elbreki, Mohamed Shaaban
Summary: This paper investigates the use of small-scale PV systems in Libya as a non-wires alternative for reliable electric power supply. Technical and financial feasibility assessments were conducted, showing promising potential of the PV-grid system to address blackout issues and enhance system operational reliability.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
A. A. EzzEldin, N. W. Alnaser, R. Flanagan, W. E. Alnaser
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility of using rooftop photovoltaic systems in residential buildings in Bahrain, considering aesthetics, social acceptability, and functionality. The results show that this approach can significantly reduce CO2 emissions and meet about 43% of the town's electricity needs.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2022)
Article
Economics
Chin-Hsien Yu, Xiuqin Wu, Wen-Chieh Lee, Jinsong Zhao
Summary: This study analyzes resource misallocation in the Chinese wind power industry from 2000 to 2013, finding that distortions have worsened since the implementation of feed-in tariff policy in 2009, with more low-productivity plants entering the industry. The policy provides added incentives for low-productivity plants to enter the industry, leading to increased distortion in resource allocation.
Article
Business, Finance
Johannes Van Biesebroeck, Yingting Yi, Elena Zaurino
Summary: This study examines the effect of product differentiation on trade flows at the extensive margin by exploiting the tariff reductions associated with China's entry into the WTO. Using a four-way difference-in-differences approach, the study compares the market entry of products from each WTO member into China with entry into India and Indonesia. The findings show that the absolute tariff elasticities are relatively large, especially for differentiated goods, goods with low Chinese demand elasticity, and exports from OECD countries.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Hang Thi-Thuy Le, Eleonora Riva Sanseverino, Dinh-Quang Nguyen, Maria Luisa Di Silvestre, Salvatore Favuzza, Manh-Hai Pham
Summary: Vietnam has become the world's third largest solar photovoltaic market, with feed-in tariffs playing a crucial role in the development of the renewable energy industry. This paper reviews the feed-in tariffs for grid-connected solar photovoltaic applications in different regions of Vietnam and examines the relationship between electricity production costs and feed-in tariffs.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nigel Martin, John Rice
Summary: The impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on energy networks necessitate measures to improve performance and resilience, while reducing reliance on coal-fired power generation. Policies need to be developed to support the growth of diverse energy storage systems and regulatory changes to introduce a new energy capacity market.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Business
Muhammad Arshad, Neelam Qasim, Omer Farooq, John Rice
Summary: This study explored the mediating mechanisms and conditions by which empowering leadership leads to positive outcomes at the employee level, using social identity theory as a foundation. The results showed that empowering leadership influences work engagement through the mediation of organizational identification, with leader prototypicality moderating these relationships. The study suggests promoting empowering leadership and leader prototypicality to increase employees' organizational identification and work engagement.
MANAGEMENT DECISION
(2022)
Review
Information Science & Library Science
Donghee Shin, John Rice
Summary: Distributed ledger technology is considered as a reliable tool to address societal and environmental challenges. Cryptocurrency, as a socio-technical network, presents various challenges and issues that require a comprehensive socio-technical approach for resolution.
TELEMATICS AND INFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Peter Fieger, Girish Prayag, David Dyason, John Rice, C. Michael Hall
Summary: The city of Christchurch in New Zealand experienced significant damage from earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. After a period of rebuilding and economic recovery, the city regained normalcy by the late 2010s. The rebuild focused on developing a modern central business district with redesigned infrastructure and a commitment to an open and connected city. However, the COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions to social and economic life in Christchurch, leading to changes in consumer behaviors and impacting the resilience of the retail sector. This study used CBD pedestrian traffic data to predict changes in retail spending and explore the implications for retail resilience, sustainable policy, and further research.
Article
Business, Finance
Zaghum Umar, Muhammad Usman, Sun -Yong Choi, John Rice
Summary: This study investigates the risk and returns of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), one of the newest digital assets, by considering tail dependence and portfolio characteristics. Using various asset classes, the study finds that NFTs have favorable investment and hedging attributes under all market conditions, including the Covid-19 pandemic. The findings of this study have important implications for investors, risk managers, and regulators.
RESEARCH IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND FINANCE
(2023)
Article
Management
Marya Tabassum, Muhammad Mustafa Raziq, John Lewis Rice, Felipe Mendes Borini, Anees Wajid
Summary: This article examines the role of customer participation in organizational performance and project success, taking a co-creation perspective and integrating knowledge-based and resource-based perspectives. Two studies were conducted, and the findings show that knowledge integration positively mediates the relationship between customer participation and organizational performance and project success. The authors also demonstrate that requirement risk weakens the relationship between customer participation and knowledge integration.
BENCHMARKING-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Business
John Rice, Nigel Martin, Muhammad Mustafa Raziq, Peter Fieger
Summary: This paper evaluates the case of Jack Welch's leadership of General Electric from 1981 to 2001 using secondary and published materials. Welch emphasized controlling corporate destiny, being open to new ideas, pursuing quality and low cost, having confidence, a vision founded on reality, a global focus, and possessing energy and enthusiasm. However, his short-termist perspective undermined the long-term success of the company, and his win at any cost mantra predisposed some employees to cutting ethical or environmental corners. Little is left of his legacy as the market capitalization gains evaporated.
EUROMED JOURNAL OF BUSINESS
(2023)
Article
Business
Tim Mazzarol, Geoffrey N. Soutar, Tui McKeown, Sophie Reboud, Sujana Adapa, John Rice, Delwyn Clark
Summary: This study examined the perspectives of employers and employees on HRM practices in nano, micro, small, medium, and large firms, finding strong congruence between employer and employee views across most constructs. The research delved into the impact of firm size on the formalization of HRM practices and the relative importance of these factors within SMEs.
SMALL ENTERPRISE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Political Science
William Bianco, Keith Gaddie, John Rice, Don Shin, Henrik Stahl, Ruth Winecoff, William Kindred Winecoff
SOCIAL SCIENCE QUARTERLY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Studies
Sumit Lodhia, Nigel Martin, John Rice
AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Nigel Martin, John Rice, Damien Arthur
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Article
Industrial Relations & Labor
Taiba Hussain, Perihan Iren, John Rice
Article
Business, Finance
Peter Galvin, Nicholas Burton, Norbert Bach, John Rice
STRATEGIC CHANGE-BRIEFINGS IN ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Studies
Nigel Martin, John Rice
Article
Business
John Rice, Nigel Martin
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2020)
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.
