Review
Environmental Sciences
Nicole Tryndina, Jaehyung An, Igor Varyash, Oleg Litvishko, Lyubov Khomyakova, Sergey Barykin, Olga Kalinina
Summary: This review focuses on the dynamics of different approaches to promote renewable energy, covering major incentives, barriers, and contradictions in the field. It emphasizes the importance of energy considerations and raising public awareness. Despite significant efforts and incentives, there are still controversial aspects that require attention.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Desire Wade Atchike, Muhammad Irfan, Munir Ahmad, Mubeen Abdur Rehman
Summary: To achieve renewable energy goals, developing countries like Malaysia recognize waste-to-renewable energy (WTRE) technologies as the best solution. Malaysia is starting to use the conversion of animal dung into biogas as a suitable method for power generation, contributing to the implementation of WTRE technologies. The article analyzes Malaysia's waste management issues, energy mix, and the potential capacity to produce biogas energy through waste, highlighting the importance of WTRE transition as the primary source of energy transition.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Ker-hsuan Chien
Summary: This paper examines the multi-scalar approach to energy transition, emphasizing that it is not a unified process but is translated and implemented at different scalar networks, leading to unexpected outcomes. Moreover, it highlights the importance of understanding energy transition as the outcomes at different levels, informing the sequential policy-making process.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Yangzi Dong, Wing-Keung Wong, Iskandar Muda, Phan The Cong, Anh Duong Hoang, Wafa Ghardallou, Ngo Ngan Ha
Summary: China's slowing economy and the imbalance between development and ecology are important issues. This study examines the impact of natural resources, economic development, renewable energy, and clean technology on greenhouse gas emissions. The findings show that natural resources and economic development have a positive relationship with greenhouse gas emissions, while renewable energy and clean technology can help reduce emissions.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Andre Bolt, Ibrahim Dincer, Martin Agelin-Chaab
Summary: This study proposes a design for a new renewable integrated multigeneration system that can produce natural gas and methane. The system utilizes solar energy and wind energy to generate electricity and store thermal energy. The system has various useful outputs including electrical power, heat for space heating, cooling and domestic hot water. The performance of the system under different operating conditions has been extensively investigated.
Editorial Material
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Poul Alberg Ostergaard, Neven Duic, Younes Noorollahi, Soteris Kalogirou
Summary: This review article summarizes the status of research on the application of renewable energy sources, focusing on the development of renewable technologies, the role of renewable energy sources in sustainable development, the sustainability of renewable energy systems, and the integration of renewable energy technologies in low carbon energy systems.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhao Wei, Lihua Huang
Summary: Asian economies have lower competitiveness in terms of achieving sustainable development compared to other developing economies, mainly due to issues related to energy security and non-renewable energy. The study found that renewable energy, economic growth, and financial development contribute to adjusted net savings and a reduction in non-renewable energy consumption.
Article
Development Studies
Tii N. Nchofoung, Nathanael Ojong
Summary: Based on data from 48 African countries, this study examines the impact of natural resources on renewable energy development and the role of governance as a mediator. The findings indicate that natural resources have a positive effect on renewable energy development in Africa, except for forest resources. Additionally, governance interacts with natural resource rents to generate positive effects across different governance specifications and natural resources.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Queling Zeng, Ruida Li, Ting Zhang
Summary: This study examines the relationship between natural resources and energy efficiency in the USA from 1985 to 2021 and reveals that there is an asymmetric impact of natural resources on energy efficiency.
Article
Environmental Studies
Lianjie Zhou, Junhui Hu, Dongshuang Liu, Mengwei He
Summary: The primary economic objective of every country is to achieve sustainable economic growth. This research examines the impact of natural resources on financial inclusion in emerging nations, using China as a case study. The study finds support for the resources constraint theory in China, suggesting that appropriate resource utilization, funding redistribution, and green initiatives can turn the constraints into endorsements for economic development.
Article
Environmental Studies
Chi Wei Su, Peiwen Yue, Xinmeng Hou, Hazar Dorduncu
Summary: Despite the recognized significance of natural resources for economic development, many resource-rich nations struggle to realize their potential, creating a dichotomy in the literature. This study dissects the role of natural resources in fostering sustainable commerce in BRICS nations from 1988 to 2021, incorporating significant control variables such as digitalization, research and development, and GDP. Findings reveal that minerals and natural resource rents positively influence sustainable trade, while oil rents impede it. Digitalization and economic growth emerge as key facilitators, whereas renewable energy expenditure negatively affects sustainable trade in the long run. This study provides pivotal insights into the complex dynamics between natural resources and sustainable trade, guiding policy recommendations for optimizing economic outcomes in resource-rich economies.
Editorial Material
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Benedetto Nastasi, Natasa Markovska, Tomislav Puksec, Neven Duic, Aoife Foley
Summary: This editorial introduces the virtual special issue of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (RSER) dedicated to the 4 SDEWES conferences held in 2020. It highlights that the issue includes high quality review papers and original research articles covering various areas such as renewable energy technologies, energy storage, energy modelling techniques, and climate and energy policy. The articles contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and were selected after a rigorous peer review process.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cathrine Banga, Abraham Deka, Hasan Kilic, Ali Ozturen, Huseyin Ozdeser
Summary: The tourism industry has often been criticized for its contribution to global warming. However, this study reveals that in OECD countries, tourism development is not significantly linked to greenhouse gas emissions. On the other hand, the consumption of renewable energy has a significant impact in decreasing emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Rong Chen, Guo-Ming Weng
Summary: The traditional reforming processes for methane conversion are energy-intensive due to the strong CH bonds. Sustainable energy integration is urgently needed to optimize the driving force for methane conversion. This review summarizes the advances in sustainable energy-driven methane conversion and discusses the essence, economic evaluations, energy balance, and social impacts. It also aims to bridge the gap between methane conversion studies and sustainable energy-driven development, offering a framework for understanding the current status and guiding the design of sustainable solutions.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. Jayachandran, Ranjith Kumar Gatla, K. Prasada Rao, Gundala Srinivasa Rao, Salisu Mohammed, Ahmad H. Milyani, Abdullah Ahmed Azhari, C. Kalaiarasy, S. Geetha
Summary: The concerns about climate change and environmental pollution have led to a global increase in the use of renewable energy. This study examines the benefits, technological advancements, problems, and solutions for establishing a global sustainable green grid. By reviewing various low-carbon technologies, the study highlights the potential of adopting variable renewable energy systems in the development of a global eco-friendly grid.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)