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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
N. Simal Perez, J. Alonso-Montesinos
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JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
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Environmental Studies
Junhao Tian, Sheng Zhou, Yu Wang
Summary: An accurate assessment of wind and solar resources is crucial for China's transition to clean energy and carbon-neutrality. This study provides an estimation of the technical and economic potential of wind and solar power in China based on climate and geographical data. The findings indicate that both wind and solar energy have sufficient potential to support China's carbon-neutrality goals, with uneven spatial distribution and concentrated potential in western and northern regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
Mohamed R. Elkadeem, Ali Younes, Domenico Mazzeo, Jakub Jurasz, Pietro Elia Campana, Swellam W. Sharshir, Mohamed A. Alaam
Summary: This study proposes a geospatial-decision-making model for mapping and assessing the potential of solar photovoltaic and onshore wind turbine power plants in Egypt. The results show that Middle-Upper Egypt and Suez Canal are suitable locations for the development of these renewable energy projects. The study suggests that if properly planned, these projects could contribute a significant share of 32% of the country's electricity consumption from renewable sources by 2030.
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Energy & Fuels
Mohamed R. Elkadeem, Ali Younes, Domenico Mazzeo, Jakub Jurasz, Pietro Elia Campana, Swellam W. Sharshir, Mohamed A. Alaam
Summary: This study presents a geospatial-decision-making model for assessing the solar and wind power potential in Egypt, indicating that the majority of suitable locations for PV and WT power plants are in Middle-Upper Egypt and the Suez Canal region. Planning renewable energy projects at these optimal locations could support 32% of Egypt's electricity consumption from PV and 50% from WT by 2030. The investment opportunities for PV and WT generation are attractive with competitive prices estimated at 57.84 $/MWh and 32.36 $/MWh, respectively.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Elif Ceren Kutlu, Beyza Durusoy, Talat Ozden, Bulent G. Akinoglu
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shaozhou Qi, Shihan Cheng, Jingbo Cui
Summary: The China ETS policy has successfully reduced carbon emissions without sacrificing economic development. There are variations in the performance of different carbon markets in achieving carbon reduction goals.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Imane Khamlich, Kuo Zeng, Gilles Flamant, Jan Baeyens, Chongzhe Zou, Jun Li, Xinyi Yang, Xiao He, Qingchuan Liu, Haiping Yang, Qing Yang, Hanping Chen
Summary: A techno-economic assessment of a 100 MWe concentrated solar power (CSP) plant with 8 h thermal energy storage (TES) capacity showed that single-tank thermocline heat storage was the most profitable option, while indirect SHS and thermochemical heat storage were unprofitable investments.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Zhenyu Wang, Haijing Zhang, Weihao Yin, Xiaobin Sun, Liangliang Zhu, Jianxiao Wang
Summary: The paper proposes a method for prosumers to participate in joint electricity and carbon markets, aiming to effectively reduce carbon emissions. By constructing carbon market and equilibrium models, and solving them using an iterative algorithm, the coordination equilibrium between prosumers and joint markets is achieved.
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Economics
Peter Enevoldsen, Finn-Hendrik Permien, Ines Bakhtaoui, Anna-Katharina Von Krauland, Mark Z. Jacobson, George Xydis, Benjamin K. Sovacool, Scott V. Valentine, Daniel Luecht, Gregory Oxley
Summary: This paper discusses and rebuts the critique of the European wind power potential analysis by McKenna et al., concluding that the claims made by M20 are incorrect or unproven and therefore the results of E19 remain valid.
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Thermodynamics
Mattia De Rosa, Vincenzo Bianco
Summary: Piping systems are crucial in thermal processes, but without adequate insulation layers, they can cause heat losses and increase energy consumption and carbon emissions. This study explores different optimization approaches to determine the optimal insulation thickness for piping systems, taking into account technical, economic, and environmental factors. Factors such as pipe size, insulation materials, operating temperature, climatic conditions, fuel market price, and insulation origin are considered. The results show that piping geometry, operating conditions, and heating systems greatly influence the optimal insulation thickness, while climatic conditions have a smaller impact, especially for higher fluid temperatures. Additionally, the origin of the insulation material plays a significant role in carbon savings and should be considered for accurate emission reduction evaluation through certification mechanisms.
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Energy & Fuels
Sahil Orangzeb, Mumtaz A. Qaisrani, M. Basit Shafiq, N. Ahmed, M. Sana Ullah Sahar, Sana Ullah, Muhammad Umer Farooq, Fang Jiabin
Summary: The competition between concentrated solar power (CSP) and solar photovoltaic (PV) has been studied in Pakistan. Factors such as fabrication cost, efficiency, energy storage, and reliability were considered. The results showed that solar PV systems were more cost-effective compared to CSP in the selected locations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Zhongwen Xu, Yiqiong Wu
Summary: China's efforts to unify the markets for natural resources and emissions have had a significant impact on the functioning of these markets, with initial allocation mechanisms playing a crucial role. To understand how the market functions, this paper establishes an integrated framework that includes permit initialization and reallocation processes. Through scenario analysis and machine learning methods, variables are simulated for the year 2030. The results show that a unified energy-carbon market in China could lead to a GDP increase of more than 49%, along with higher energy consumption and carbon emissions. However, provinces in China experience improved energy consumption and carbon emission intensities, indicating the effectiveness and importance of the unified market. Two rebound effects are identified, highlighting the need for an efficient incentive mechanism and effective government intervention.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Thermodynamics
G. Matias Garcia, H. Sebastian Oliva
Summary: Chile's abundance of renewable energy sources positions it as a potential leading producer of green hydrogen. A model was developed to assess the costs and emissions of producing green hydrogen using a solar and wind hybrid energy system in four locations in Chile. The results indicate competitive prices for green hydrogen production and low CO2 emissions compared to the widely used steam methane reforming process. These findings can be used as a model for emission regulations and pricing strategies for green hydrogen.
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Energy & Fuels
Behnam Zakeri, Samuel Cross, Paul E. Dodds, Giorgio Castagneto Gissey
Summary: The share of solar photovoltaic (PV) is rapidly growing worldwide as technology costs decline and national energy policies promote distributed renewable energy systems. Proposed strategies aim to incentivize residential electricity consumers to pair solar PV with battery energy storage to increase self-consumption, optimize consumer costs, and improve economic viability.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shangyan Zou, Bryson Robertson, Sanjaya Paudel
Summary: Developing new technologies for utilizing renewable energy resources is crucial for mitigating climate change and energy crises. Wave energy, as a renewable resource, offers higher power density and predictability compared to solar and wind energy. However, the technology for wave energy harvesting is still in its early stages. This paper proposes a novel Wave Net Power Assessment (WNPA) method that assesses wave resource potential from the perspective of Wave Energy Converters (WECs). The geospatial application of the WNPA method allows for the analysis of wave power production potential and provides valuable data for WEC developers to make informed decisions about deployment locations.
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Management
M. G. Gulaliyev, N. P. Ashurbayli-Huseynova, A. A. Gubadova, B. N. Ahmedov, G. M. Mammadova, R. T. Jafarova
POLISH JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
(2019)
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Environmental Sciences
Mayis G. Gulaliyev, Samira T. Abasova, Elnara R. Samedova, Lala A. Hamidova, Sabina I. Valiyeva, Leyla R. Serttash
BULGARIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
(2019)
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Ecology
Mayis G. Gulaliyev, Rashad S. Muradov, Leyla A. Hajiyeva, Hijran R. Muradova, Konul A. Aghayeva, Elnur S. Aliyev
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Economics
Rahim Mir-Babayev, Mayis Gulaliyev, Sabina Shikhaliyeva, Reyhan Azizova, Nuri Ok
ECONOMICS & SOCIOLOGY
(2017)
