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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kah Yung Yap, Hon Huin Chin, Jiri Jaromir Klemes
Summary: This review provides insights into the potential and applications of 6G wireless networks in accelerating the development of renewable energy sources (RES). It highlights the applications of 6G, such as energy trading, vehicular networks, wireless energy transfer, and energy management systems. However, there are still technical limitations that need to be addressed for the effective implementation of 6G in the RES sector.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
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Business
Wisdom Kanda, Olof Hjelm
Summary: This article examines the drivers for and barriers to the international diffusion of renewable energy technologies from the perspective of technology suppliers, highlighting the need for technology and market-specific export promotion initiatives.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
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Business
Ming-Lang Tseng, Viqi Ardaniah, Raditia Yudistira Sujanto, Minoru Fujii, Ming K. Lim
Summary: This study contributes to the understanding of renewable energy sources in Indonesia by identifying barriers and facilitators. The study uses the fuzzy Delphi method and decision-making trial method to explore the interrelationships among attributes. Results suggest that technical capabilities drive adoption of renewable energy sources, with barriers including technical analysis and development funding.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Simon Pearson, Sonja Wellnitz, Pedro Crespo del Granado, Naser Hashemipour
Summary: As Germany aims to increase the share of renewable energy consumption, congestion in the transmission grids will become a significant issue. This paper explores the integration mechanisms of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) as a potential solution. The study investigates the load flexibility that DERs can provide in electricity markets and compares their performance in different scenarios. The findings suggest that while the value of optimal load-shifting may not be high enough to incentivize investment currently, it becomes promising in the future as renewable energy generation increases.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Massimo Beccarello, Giacomo Di Foggia
Summary: This article reviews key decarbonization drivers for Italy considering higher environmental targets from recent European Union climate policies. The role of decarbonization drivers in future energy systems is forecasted and compared to the current situation. The article also discusses the policy implications and regulatory reference of decarbonization investments.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Zahra Dadashi, Ali Mahmoudi, Saman Rashidi
Summary: The use of renewable energy has achieved important milestones in slowing and reversing climate change and maintaining affordable energy prices. Arab countries, with a significant increase in energy consumption and declining fossil fuel reserves, are encouraged to prioritize renewable and sustainable energy sources to ensure future energy supply and sustainable economies. However, there is a lack of comprehensive studies on the capacity and strategies of renewable energy in Arab countries at the transnational level until 2030. This article fills this gap by investigating the current and future capacities and strategies of renewable energy production in 22 Arab countries, which are major players in fossil energy production worldwide.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Construction & Building Technology
Martin Loosemore, Shang Zhang, Suhair Alkilani, Zihao Wang
Summary: This paper explores the potential value and implementation issues of construction social procurement in the Chinese construction industry. The survey findings reveal that the industry has the institutional foundations for social procurement and significant untapped social value. However, meaningful industry consultation, effective education, and clearly mandated targets are necessary for social procurement to achieve its full potential.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Richard Sikkema, Svetlana Proskurina, Manjola Banja, Esa Vakkilainen
Summary: The EU has set ambitious targets for renewable energy consumption, with solid biomass playing a significant role. Leading countries are close to reaching their goals, while lagging countries have a long way to go. The use of solid biomass is influenced by both ETS and non-ETS targets in the EU.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yasir Khan, Hana Oubaih, Fatima Zahra Elgourrami
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of carbon emissions, renewable energy sources, ICT, governance, and GDP on climate change in Morocco. The results indicate that renewable energy sources, ICT, and effective governance are crucial indicators for reducing carbon emissions.
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Energy & Fuels
Ryszard Bartnik, Dariusz Paczko
Summary: This paper presents a model based on continuous-time Net Present Value for estimating the unit cost of electricity production from renewable energy sources and maximum subsidy values. The study finds that subsidies are necessary for the existence of renewable energy sources in the energy market.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chariya Senpong, Dawan Wiwattanadate
Summary: The present study investigates the key drivers, barriers, and challenges towards Krabi's sustainable energy. The target of being self-reliant and using 100% renewable energy is a key driver for Krabi's transition. Despite having high potential, renewable energy power plants can only supply half of the annual demand.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Raffaele Boffardi, Giuseppe Ioppolo, Roberta Arbolino
Summary: The objective of the European Union is to drive energy sector transition, and research shows that in Italy, political-institutional and region-specific factors play a pivotal role in driving energy transition.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lena Breitenmoser, Gabriela Cuadrado Quesada, N. Anshuman, Nitin Bassi, Nathaniel Bhakupar Dkhar, Mayuri Phukan, Saurabh Kumar, Andraju Naga Babu, Anjin Kierstein, Paul Campling, Christine Maria Hooijmans
Summary: Despite the known benefits, wastewater treatment and reuse practices are limited in India. Key drivers include persistent water scarcity, while barriers include lack of enforcement of pollution control, lack of integrated water resources management directive, and insufficient collaboration between governmental organizations. Only a few states have adopted effective governance structures. New effluent discharge standards, government support programs, and increasing water scarcity are expected to drive innovative wastewater treatment and reuse practices.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Julio Pombo-Romero, Hans Langeveld, Marta Fernandez-Redondo
Summary: This paper identifies the factors influencing the adoption of renewable energy systems (RES) on Spanish farms and explores the impact of existing policies. The study suggests that economic and regulatory uncertainty hinders RES adoption, and highlights the need for tailored business models, financing solutions, and reliable information networks to support farmers.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Andreas Ntomaris, Ilias G. Marneris, Pandelis N. Biskas, Anastasios G. Bakirtzis
Summary: This paper presents a holistic approach to derive the optimal offering strategy of a Renewable Energy Sources (RES) aggregator in the day ahead market, considering the aggregator's potential to affect market prices. It formulates a stochastic risk-constrained optimization model to cope with uncertainties and proposes an iterative algorithm for price-maker aggregators. A realistic application in the Greek power system provides insights on strategic bidding and accurate forecasting.
ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Richard Thonig, Pablo Del Rio, Christoph Kiefer, Lara Lazaro Touza, Gonzalo Escribano, Yolanda Lechon, Leonhard Spaeth, Ingo Wolf, Johan Lilliestam
Summary: The study reveals that political ideology has a limited impact on decarbonization and renewable energy targets in European countries, with governments and political parties having similar ambitious goals. Citizens generally support ambitious climate actions regardless of their ideological self-description. However, clarity is lacking in political positions regarding balancing intermittent renewables with new flexibility options.
ENERGY SOURCES PART B-ECONOMICS PLANNING AND POLICY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ana R. Gamarra, Yolanda Lechon, Marta G. Vivanco, Juan Luis Garrido, Fernando Martin, Eugenio Sanchez, Mark Richard Theobald, Victoria Gil, Jose Luis Santiago
Summary: This paper provides scientific support for decision-making in improving air quality by evaluating pollution reduction measures included in the current Spanish policy framework. The study found that the adoption of measures improved the health effects of NO2, PM10, and PM2.5, but resulted in a slight worsening due to the increase in the O-3 metric.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marta G. Vivanco, Juan Luis Garrido, Fernando Martin, Mark R. Theobald, Victoria Gil, Jose-Luis Santiago, Yolanda Lechon, Ana R. Gamarra, Eugenio Sanchez, Angelines Alberto, Almudena Bailador
Summary: European legislation has driven progress in reducing air pollution through emission mitigation measures. The study found that additional measures for 2030 may improve air quality in Europe, but there are still issues with O-3 pollution.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Y. Lechon, C. de la Rua, J. Lechon
Summary: This paper conducted an environmental footprint assessment and a life cycle costing of a single family house built with CLT structure, revealing that the impacts mainly come from the use phase of the building, while construction impacts are due to water scarcity. Investments in insulation measures and PV panels were proven to significantly reduce the environmental footprint and life cycle costs, but potential trade-offs were identified in certain scenarios. Installation of PV panels is highlighted as the most environmentally and economically sound solution for improving sustainability in the building sector in Spain, especially before the electricity sector is fully decarbonized in the short term.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Daniel Garrain, Santacruz Banacloche, Paloma Ferreira-Aparicio, Antonio Martinez-Chaparro, Yolanda Lechon
Summary: A sustainability assessment of a new proton exchange membrane fuel cell designed for portable hydrogen applications is presented, highlighting the importance of considering environmental and socioeconomic impacts for the development of a more sustainable product. Key elements from an environmental perspective include system durability and efficiency, while from a socioeconomic perspective, dependence on imported components may displace value added and employment effects. These results provide a basis for future research strategies in improving the fuel cell's sustainability.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ana Rosa Gamarra, Carmen Lago, Israel Herrera-Orozco, Yolanda Lechon, Susana Marta Almeida, Joana Lage, Filipe Silva
Summary: This study provides an in-depth assessment of the environmental performance of five public schools in the transition towards a low-carbon economy and a more sustainable model of society, using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology. The results reveal that the location, specialization, and education level of schools are crucial for their environmental performance.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Luis Arribas, Yolanda Lechon, Alberto Perula, Javier Dominguez, Manuel Ferres, Jorge Navarro, Luis F. Zarzalejo, Carolina Garcia Barquero, Ignacio Cruz
Summary: Utility-scale hybrid wind-solar PV power plants are an attractive option for transitioning conventional grids to high renewable energy shares, offering lower generation costs, increased dispatch capabilities, and flexible operation. However, evaluating their potential requires more input data, including spatial and temporal variations, as well as economic, social, or environmental factors.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ignacio Cazcarro, Diego Garcia-Gusano, Diego Iribarren, Pedro Linares, Jose Carlos Romero, Pablo Arocena, Inaki Arto, Santacruz Banacloche, Yolanda Lechon, Luis Javier Miguel, Jorge Zafrilla, Luis-Antonio Lopez, Raquel Langarita, Maria-Angeles Cadarso
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to temporary drastic reductions in emissions, raising relevant energy questions regarding achieving the Paris Agreement goals. Recovery plans post-pandemic offer an opportunity to deepen the transition towards a low-carbon economy, improving employment, health, and equity. However, potential dangers of short-termism and carbon leakage persist, and it is essential to utilize energy-socio-economic-environmental modeling tools to assess decarbonization options and potential consequences.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
J. L. Santiago, E. Rivas, A. R. Gamarra, M. G. Vivanco, R. Buccolieri, A. Martilli, Y. Lechon, F. Martin
Summary: This study investigates the health impacts of atmospheric pollution in urban environments and evaluates different approaches to estimate population exposure. The results suggest that a spatial resolution of 1 km x 1 km or finer is required to obtain accurate estimates of total population exposure and health-related externalities. Furthermore, using air quality monitoring station concentrations can lead to significant errors in terms of population exposure.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Santacruz Banacloche, Yolanda Lechon, Antonio Rodriguez-Martinez
Summary: Mexico, which is currently one of the largest polluting countries in Latin America, has the potential to become a low-carbon economy by investing in carbon capture technologies. This investment not only leads to a significant reduction in carbon emissions at a low cost, but also brings additional benefits in terms of economic growth and employment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Ana Rosa Gamarra, Yolanda Lechon, Gonzalo Escribano, Johan Lilliestam, Lara Lazaro, Natalia Caldes
Summary: Geopolitical aspects are often overlooked in quantitative energy investment decision models. This study proposes an Extended Multi-regional Input-Output model (EMRIO) to incorporate import dependence and governance in the energy value chain assessment. The case study in Mexico reveals that a Concentrated Solar Power plant has a more diversified supply chain and better governance levels compared to a Natural Gas Power plant, indicating lower supply risks but potential governance risks in the former.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
A. R. Gamarra, S. Banacloche, Y. Lechon, P. del Rio
Summary: This paper investigates the potential socioeconomic, social, and environmental impacts of the future deployment of CSP projects in Spain, considering the global value chain. The results reveal that central receivers have more positive economic impacts and lower negative environmental and social impacts compared to the parabolic trough alternative. The economic and environmental impacts of CSP in Spain depend on the origin of components, with the highest negative impacts occurring when components come from China and the lowest when they come from Germany. Germany supplying the main components also leads to lower social impacts and supply risks.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yolanda Lechon, Carmen Lago, Israel Herrera, Ana Rosa Gamarra, Alberto Perula
Summary: This study evaluates the global warming emissions savings obtained from storing and using surplus electricity from variable renewable technologies in the Spanish market. The results show that the highest GHG emissions avoidance benefits can be achieved in the transportation sector and the power sector. However, the benefits from using stored electricity for heat production will decrease over time, while the benefits in the chemical sector will increase.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Joana Lage, Ana D'Espiney, Nuno Canha, Vitor Manteigas, Jose Luis Alexandre, Karla Goncalves, Ricardo Chacartegui, Jesus Lizana, Yolanda Lechon, Ana Rosa Gamarra, Amaia Fernandez, Patrice Blondeau, Margarida Gomes, Susana Marta Almeida
Summary: The study found that French schools had the best sustainable performance regarding mobility, while Gibraltar had the lowest. Weaknesses were found in bike parking and electric car charging points.
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. R. Gamarra, Y. Lechon, S. Banacloche, B. Corona, J. M. de Andres
Summary: In this paper, a hybrid tiered approach called Identification and Subtraction Method (ISM) is proposed to assess the sustainability of Concentrated Solar Power technology. The results show that LCA and EMRIO methods provide the lowest and highest impact values, respectively. The ISM method expands the boundaries of the LCA by including indirect impacts and retains the technological detail, but requires detailed data analysis and cannot include partial contributions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)