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Summary: The desire to shift to non-carbon-emitting energy sources has become a priority supported by national, state, and local policies. In the U.S., diverse policies have contributed to the exponential growth of the solar industry, but local implementation processes also play a significant role. This paper investigates the effects of policy incentives and implementation disincentives on residential solar adoption in New Jersey.
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Kenneth T. Gillingham, Bryan Bollinger
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Xue Gao
Summary: The study shows that favorable regulatory policies have a positive impact on the founding of new firms, while restrictive regulations are associated with a decrease in the number of new companies. The impact of financial incentives and third-party ownership policies on new firm formation is not significant.
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Summary: The use of solar photovoltaic panels in the non-residential sector can help combat climate change and promote economic growth. Previous studies have mainly focused on the residential sector. This study examines five research questions regarding non-residential solar panel adoption using data from 1595 postcodes in the Australian National Electricity Market. National and sectoral policies, business size, and cross-sectoral influences are identified as key drivers of non-residential solar PV uptake. The findings suggest that investment is stimulated by policies that reduce upfront capital costs, and a small-scale renewable portfolio standard, similar to Australia's Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme, should be considered for further adoption elsewhere.
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ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
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Nelson Sommerfeldt, Joshua M. Pearce
Summary: This study quantifies the techno-economic potential of using solar photovoltaics (PV) to support heat pumps (HP) for replacing natural gas heating in North American residences. Simulations compare different heating systems, including PV with grid electricity and HP with grid electricity, to identify conditions for lower life cycle cost. The results show that PV becomes a hedge against rising prices when inflation rates are high or PV capital costs are low, increasing the adoption of HPs and reducing carbon emissions. The study also discusses the impact on energy policy, such as rebates and utility business models.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. Alipour, H. Salim, Rodney A. Stewart, Oz Sahin
Summary: This study systematically reviews various theories, methods, and approaches used in the adoption of residential rooftop solar photovoltaic systems by households. It reveals a wide range of quantitative and qualitative studies using statistical and non-statistical techniques, as well as behavioral theories to understand and predict household adoption decisions. The review also examines predictive methods such as regression analysis and agent-based models to analyze the diffusion rate of solar technologies.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
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Summary: This study examines the impact of financial literacy on the adoption of renewable energy in urban households in Ghana. The findings suggest that household income and the cost of renewable energy are significant factors influencing its adoption, while financial literacy also plays a positive role, albeit at a lesser extent. The study recommends tax incentives for importers of renewable energy products, subsidies for consumers, job opportunities, income diversification strategies, and financial education programs to promote the transition to renewable energy.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Review
Environmental Studies
M. Alipour, Sara Ghaboulian Zare, Firouzeh Taghikhah, Reza Hafezi
Summary: In the past decade, solar system analyses have expanded globally as communities adopt solar water heaters (SWH) due to environmental concerns and decreasing technology costs. The adoption of SWHs in residential areas is greatly influenced by households' bounded rational choices and various behavioral predictors. This study reviewed relevant academic articles and identified 121 predictors, including sociodemographic and individual factors, which can impact the diffusion of residential SWHs. The findings revealed that demographic and environmental values were the most influential predictors in decision-making, and factors such as income, education, environmental concerns, and emission reduction played crucial roles in system adoption.
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IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NANOBIOSCIENCE
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cameron Bracken, Nathalie Voisin, Casey D. Burleyson, Allison M. Campbell, Z. Jason Hou, Daniel Broman
Summary: This study presents a methodology and dataset for examining compound wind and solar energy droughts, as well as the first standardized benchmark of energy droughts across the Continental United States (CONUS) for a 2020 infrastructure. The results show that compound wind and solar droughts have distinct spatial and temporal patterns across the CONUS, and the characteristics of energy droughts are regional. The study also finds that compound high load events occur more often during compound wind and solar droughts than expected.
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Ning Zhang, Yanghao Yu, Jiawei Wu, Ershun Du, Shuming Zhang, Jinyu Xiao
Summary: This paper provides insights into the optimal configuration of CSP plants with different penetrations of wind power by proposing an unconstrained optimization model. The results suggest that large solar multiples and TES are preferred in order to maximize profit, especially when combined with high penetrations of wind and photovoltaic plants. Additionally, the study demonstrates the economy and feasibility of installing electric heaters (EH) in CSP plants, which show a linear correlation with the penetration of variable energy resources.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
J. Silva, J. C. Goncalves, C. Rocha, J. Vilaca, L. M. Madeira
Summary: This study investigated the methanation of CO2 in biogas and compared two different methanation reactors. The results showed that the cooled reactor without CO2 separation achieved a CO2 conversion rate of 91.8%, while the adiabatic reactors achieved conversion rates of 59.6% and 67.2%, resulting in an overall conversion rate of 93.0%. Economic analysis revealed negative net present worth values, indicating the need for government monetary incentives.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
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Summary: This study investigated the effect of using nanofiber membrane composites containing Prussian blue-like compound nanoparticles (PNPs) to relieve ammonia nitrogen inhibition of rural organic household waste during high-solid anaerobic digestion and increase methane production. The results showed that adding NMCs with 15% PNPs can lower the concentrations of volatile fatty acids and ammonia nitrogen, and increase methane yield.
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Summary: In this study, a novel reversible liquid-filled energy-saving window that effectively regulates indoor solar radiation heat gain is proposed. Experimental results show that this window can effectively reduce indoor temperature during both summer and winter seasons, while having minimal impact on indoor illuminance.
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Summary: This study analyzed the Brazilian Equatorial Shelf using a high-resolution ocean model and found significant tidal variations in the area. Several hypothetical barrages were proposed with higher annual power generation than existing barrages. The study also evaluated the installation effort of these barrages.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Francesco Superchi, Nathan Giovannini, Antonis Moustakis, George Pechlivanoglou, Alessandro Bianchini
Summary: This study focuses on the optimization of a hybrid power station on the Tilos island in Greece, aiming to increase energy export and revenue by optimizing energy fluxes. Different scenarios are proposed to examine the impact of different agreements with the grid operator on the optimal solution.
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Summary: This research presents two novel energy production/storage/usage systems to reduce energy consumption and environmental effects in buildings. A biomass-fired model and a solar-driven system integrated with photovoltaic thermal (PVT) panels and a heat pump were designed and assessed. The results indicate that the solar-based system has an acceptable energy cost and the PVT-based system with a heat pump is environmentally superior. The biomass-fired system shows excellent efficiency.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
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Summary: This study aims to investigate the operational characteristics of the solar-ground source heat pump system (SGSHPS) in Shanghai under different operation modes. It concludes that tandem operation mode 1 is the optimal mode for winter operation in terms of energy efficiency.
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L. Bartolucci, S. Cordiner, A. Di Carlo, A. Gallifuoco, P. Mele, V. Mulone
Summary: Spent coffee grounds are a valuable biogenic waste that can be used as a source of biofuels and valuable chemicals through pyrolysis and solvent extraction processes. The study found that heavy organic bio-oil derived from coffee grounds can be used as a carbon-rich biofuel, while solvent extraction can extract xantines and p-benzoquinone, which are important chemicals for various industries. The results highlight the promising potential of solvent extraction in improving the economic viability of coffee grounds pyrolysis-based biorefineries.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Luiza de Queiroz Correa, Diego Bagnis, Pedro Rabelo Melo Franco, Esly Ferreira da Costa Junior, Andrea Oliveira Souza da Costa
Summary: Building-integrated photovoltaics, especially organic solar technology, are important for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector. This study analyzed the performance of organic panels laminated in glass in a vertical installation in Latin America. Results showed that glass lamination and vertical orientation preserved the panels' performance and led to higher energy generation in winter.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhipei Hu, Shuo Jiang, Zhigao Sun, Jun Li
Summary: This study proposes innovative fin arrangements to enhance the thermal performance of latent heat storage units. Through optimization of fin distribution and prediction of transient melting behaviors, it is found that fin structures significantly influence heat transfer characteristics and melting behaviors.
