Article
Environmental Sciences
Guochang Fang, Zhengye Gao, Chuanwang Sun
Summary: This paper studies the relationship between the development of the new energy industry and carbon emissions. The findings show that scale expansion has an inverted U-shaped relationship with carbon emissions, while the application of technology has a continuous effect in reducing emissions. The study emphasizes the importance of considering both scale and technology dimensions in the energy transformation process.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Business
Yuling Pan, Feng Dong
Summary: This study focuses on the dynamic evolution and driving factors of new energy development in China, and concludes that there are regional differences in new energy development, with a convergence trend and different driving forces at different stages.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Economics
Sisi Li, Sufyan Ullah Khan, Yao Yao, George S. Chen, Lin Zhang, Ruhul Salim, Jiaying Huo
Summary: China's economic progress in the past three decades has led to significant energy consumption. While coal has traditionally been the main source of energy, the increase in crude oil usage has raised concerns due to its large reliance on imports. This study examines the impact of research and development efforts and self-sufficiency on China's oil import function from 1980 to 2020. The findings show that research and development efforts have a positive effect on long-term oil imports, while self-sufficiency does not significantly affect oil imports in the long run.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sudharshan Reddy Paramati, Umer Shahzad, Buhari Dogan
Summary: The study demonstrates that environmental technology can reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency in OECD member countries, with financial development and income being key determinants of energy demand, offering useful suggestions for the sustainable development goals of OECD countries.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Shahbaz, Syed Kumail Abbas Rizvi, Kangyin Dong, Xuan Vinh Vo
Summary: This paper investigates the relationship between fiscal decentralization and renewable energy demand in China, considering income inequality, economic growth, urbanization, and economic globalization as the main determinants in the energy demand function. The empirical results show that fiscal decentralization positively affects the demand for renewable energy, while income inequality is negatively related to renewable energy consumption. Economic growth, urbanization, and economic globalization contribute to the consumption of renewable energy.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Kangmin Wu, Yuyao Ye, Xiangyu Wang, Zhengqian Liu, Hong'ou Zhang
Summary: Understanding the interaction between infrastructure and environment is crucial for shaping resilient cities, and solutions based on emerging technologies to drive sustainable transition are key. However, research on the role of new infrastructure in this transition is still insufficient.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Shuo Qiu, Tian Lei, Jiangtao Wu, Shengshan Bi
Summary: China aims to stop adding to the global warming problem by 2060, but faces challenges due to rapid economic growth and heavy reliance on coal for electricity. Optimizing energy demand and supply planning for sustainability and economic feasibility is crucial for achieving carbon neutrality in the future.
Article
Thermodynamics
Junbing Huang, Bingjiang Luan, Wanrui He, Xiang Chen, Mengfan Li
Summary: This paper empirically investigates the effects of energy technologies on energy intensity and finds that energy conservation technology plays a more important role in decreasing energy intensity. The purposes of energy technologies also have an impact on energy intensity reduction.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xueguo Xu, Meizeng Gui
Summary: This study combines the FP-growth algorithm and input-output analysis to propose a new technology prediction method based on the knowledge flow perspective, which effectively identifies core and frontier technologies in the NEV field during different periods. The method uses NEV patent data samples and applies the multiple co-occurrence method to analyze technology layout and evolution patterns in China's NEV field, demonstrating its effectiveness in NEV technology prediction.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Junbing Huang, Hang Zhang, Weihui Peng, Changshuai Hu
Summary: China needs to develop policies that support energy technology companies in developing utility-focused energy technologies and should consider regional differences.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yarong Shi, Yaqiong Zhao
Summary: This study empirically examines the impact of green finance on energy security. The results show that the development level of green finance is beneficial for ensuring China's energy security, but its effects have a specific time lag. The study suggests strengthening the supervision of green finance and integrating it with transformational finance and digital technology.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hongyan Zhang, Shuaizhi Gao, Peng Zhou
Summary: The rapid development of digital technologies has had a profound impact on the energy sector, particularly in the field of energy storage. Digitalization has facilitated innovation in energy storage technology, particularly with the help of digitization and Internet of Things strategies. Through coordination between digitalization and energy storage, the development of cross-regional energy systems can be achieved, promoting sustainability and smartness in society.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fuyou Huang, Jianbo Wang, Wenying Xie, Bin Chen, Chao Ma
Summary: This paper introduces the new concepts of local freight tonnage and ton-kilometers based on the territoriality principle, and proposes statistical procedures and estimation models. The empirical study conducted in Sichuan province of China reveals that a significant amount of local freight transported by non-commercial and non-local trucks is ignored by existing road freight statistics. Moreover, the study also demonstrates that the higher the level of local economic development, the greater the deviation between official road freight data and real road freight performance.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yi Zhou, Jinyan Zhang, Shanying Hu
Summary: Global warming has led to severe consequences such as extreme weather events and rising sea levels. Identifying carbon emission sources and driving factors is essential for reducing CO2 emissions. In China, the main carbon emission sources from 1990 to 2017 were energy industry, fuel combustion in other industries, and industrial processes. Forecasts indicate that while CO2 emissions will continue to decrease, more efforts are needed to achieve the Paris Agreement goals.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xin Zhao, Yanqi Chen, Kangxiang Liu, Gang Xu, Heng Chen, Wenyi Liu
Summary: This paper presents the park-level integrated energy systems (PIESs) in different climate zones of China and proposes a two-stage optimal approach for modeling and optimizing the operation strategies. The results show that PIES-1 in Dalian has the lowest total cost and carbon dioxide emissions.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Business, Finance
Ameet Kumar, Khalid Ahmed, Mujeeb-u-Rehman Bhayo, Muhammad Ramzan Kalhoro
Summary: This study investigates the impact of corruption and political stability on banking performance in emerging countries and finds that corruption and political instability have a negative effect on asset quality, earnings, and management efficiency, while having a positive effect on banks' liquidity. The study also highlights that corruption has a greater harmful effect and intensifies the impact of lower political stability on banking performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FINANCE & ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Imran Ali Baig, Muhammad Irfan, Md Abdus Salam, Cem Isik
Summary: This study investigates the key determinants of food grain yield in India, focusing on the impacts of climate change and agricultural subsidy. The results indicate that rainfall has a positive impact on grain yield, while temperature and carbon emissions have a negative effect. Non-climatic factors such as capital formation and fertilizer usage also contribute positively to grain yield, while crop area, agricultural subsidy, and employment have negative effects. The findings suggest the importance of technological innovation and precision agriculture in increasing agriculture production and productivity, as well as the need for policies addressing climate change and promoting eco-friendly renewable energy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abdul Rehman, Mohammad Mahtab Alam, Ilhan Ozturk, Rafael Alvarado, Muntasir Murshed, Cem Isik, Hengyun Ma
Summary: This study analyzes the impact of globalization, economic growth, population growth, renewable energy usage, and nuclear energy on CO2 emissions. The results indicate that globalization and economic growth have different effects on CO2 emissions in both the short and long term. Population growth has a positive impact on CO2 emissions, while renewable energy consumption does not affect CO2 emissions. Furthermore, positive and negative shocks to nuclear energy consumption are found to negatively influence CO2 emissions. Based on these findings, new policies and strategies are recommended for global carbon emissions reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Idiano D'Adamo, Marco Mammetti, Dario Ottaviani, Ilhan Ozturk
Summary: This study conducts an economic analysis of a photovoltaic plant in Italy based on Net Present Value (NPV) and alternative scenarios. The results show that the profitability of the PV plant varies significantly under different policy and market contexts, with low levels of risk. Additionally, the study proposes three scenarios for dividing benefits among renewable self-consumers in a sustainable community.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Asif Razzaq, Arshian Sharif, Ilhan Ozturk, Marinko Skare
Summary: This study examines the influence of digital finance and renewable energy technology innovation on green growth using regional data from China. The results show that digital finance stimulates green growth at middle to higher quantiles in central and eastern regions, while western regions have an insignificant impact. Similarly, RETI contributes to green growth primarily in eastern regions, with insignificant impact in western and central regions. Therefore, digital finance and RETI are imperative for regional green growth, but their marginal contribution needs to be improved in western and eastern regions.
Article
Thermodynamics
Muntasir Murshed, Ilhan Ozturk
Summary: This study primarily assesses how energy efficiency gains influence electricity accessibility in Africa, controlling for the effects of renewable energy use, financial development, oil price shocks, and population growth. The major findings reveal that energy efficiency improvement, renewable energy transition, and financial development help in reducing energy poverty by declining the electricity inaccessibility rates of African nations. Positive oil price shocks and greater population growth rates are evidenced to aggravate the incidence of energy poverty by enhancing electricity inaccessibility rates in the long run.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ilhan Ozturk, Sher Khan, Muhammad Tariq Majeed
Summary: The chase for economic growth has led to global environmental degradation, posing a threat to the socioeconomic aspects of human lives. Singapore, as a global economic player, has transformed its rural setup into an urban structure to achieve higher economic growth, but this has adversely affected its environmental quality. This study analyzes the relationship between Singapore's economic activities and environmental quality, and reveals that population and economic growth are the main contributors to carbon emissions, while carbon intensity helps reduce the environmental impact. Energy intensity and structure have mixed effects on carbon emissions. The analysis also shows that Singapore has experienced strong decoupling in most study years. Expensive negative decoupling, weak decoupling, and strong negative decoupling were also observed during the study period. An expanded decomposition analysis reveals that population and economic growth deteriorate environmental quality in Singapore, while carbon intensity plays a critical role in strengthening the decoupling progress, and energy intensity and structure have a mixed effect on the decoupling process.
GEOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lijuan Su, Yating Zheng, Fayyaz Ahmad, Ilhan Ozturk, Yatao Wang, Tian Tian, Abdul Rehman
Summary: The stable growth of an economy requires the coordination between environmental protection and economic development. This study applies the SBM model and Tobit model to investigate the influence of environmental regulations on energy efficiency in 30 provincial-level administrative regions in China, considering temporal and regional differences. The results show that environmental regulations are strengthening in all provinces and energy efficiency is relatively higher in eastern China. Environmental regulations have a positive effect on energy efficiency, and the impact mechanisms vary across regions. Policy suggestions include further enhancing the intensity of environmental regulations, refining supporting safeguards, and implementing differentiated measures.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Atif Jahanger, Ilhan Ozturk, Joshua Chukwuma Onwe, Tonuchi E. Joseph, Mohammad Razib Hossain
Summary: This paper addresses the implications of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 or 2060 and examines the role of technology and renewable energy in energy efficiency. The study finds that energy efficiency and renewable energy play a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while the manufacturing sector contributes positively to these emissions. Additionally, technology has a positive and effective impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These findings provide important insights for policymakers in formulating carbon neutrality policies.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Muddassar Sarfraz, Ilhan Ozturk, Sunghoon Yoo, Muhammad Ali Raza, Heesup Han
Summary: The study aims to advance environmental management research by examining the relationship between CSR, environmental and financial performance, considering the mediating effect of sustainable development and green innovation. It investigates the moderating effect of green innovation actions and strategies. The results show that CSR positively influences environmental and financial performance, with sustainable development and green innovation mediating the relationship, while green innovation strategies and actions moderate the relationship between environmental and financial aspects. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of CSR and promotes the use of green innovation and sustainable development to enhance firms' environmental and financial performance.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ahmed Usman, Ilhan Ozturk, Syed Muhammad Muddassir Abbas Naqvi, Syeda Maria Zafar, Muhammad Imran Javed
Summary: Green growth has emerged as the most viable solution to combat environmental deterioration and excessive use of natural resources. This study investigates the relationship between green economic growth and ecological footprint, finding that green growth helps reduce the environmental burden.
GEOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Najia Saqib, Ivan A. Duran, Ilhan Ozturk
Summary: This study analyzes the impact of digital financial inclusion (FinTech) and renewable and non-renewable energy usage on the ecological footprint of the United States. Using the quantile autoregressive lag (QARDL) method, data from 2005 Q1 to 2020 Q4 were analyzed. The study finds a returning relationship between these variables and the US ecological footprint, indicating a long-term equilibrium. Economic growth and consumption of non-renewable energy have a positive impact on the ecological footprint in both the long and short-run periods. The study also confirms the presence of an environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) in the US, suggesting that further progress promotes environmental improvement.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Najia Saqib, Ilhan Ozturk, Muhammad Usman
Summary: The correlation between technological innovation, economic growth, renewable energy, and ecological footprint has significant policy implications for environmental sustainability. Financial inclusion plays a crucial role in the technology-climate nexus and has a moderating impact on ecological footprint across countries. This study explores how technological innovation, financial inclusion, economic growth, and renewable energy affect the ecological footprint of emerging economies, and highlights the moderating role of financial inclusion.
GEOSCIENCE FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Khalid Ahmed
Summary: The development of transport infrastructure in Pakistan has attracted significant investments and increased industrial output. However, the transport sector has become a major source of carbon emissions. This study examines the impact of transport infrastructure development in Pakistan on industrial value addition and carbon footprints, finding that all modes of transportation contribute to carbon emissions, but only ports and highways positively contribute to industrial output. Population growth, capital, labor, and urbanization are positively correlated with industrial output and carbon emissions, while trade openness helps offset emission intensity to some extent. The study highlights the importance of investing in greener technologies to address sustainable development goals.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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.
