Review
Energy & Fuels
Kaiyin Zhao, Cunqi Jia, Zihao Li, Xiangze Du, Yubei Wang, Jingjing Li, Zechen Yao, Jun Yao
Summary: Carbon capture, transport, utilization, and storage (CCTUS) technologies are essential for addressing climate change. This review paper provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and future prospects in CCTUS technologies. The paper examines the principles, applications, advantages, and disadvantages of each technology, and explores successful integration studies. It also investigates the challenges and opportunities in adopting and advancing CCTUS technologies. This review serves as a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals to understand the current state and potential of CCTUS technologies.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Valentina Bisinella, Tore Hulgaard, Christian Riber, Anders Damgaard, Thomas H. Christensen
Summary: The effects of integrating carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology into municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) differ depending on the air pollution control technologies and energy recovery systems. Despite reductions in electricity output and energy penalties, CCS can lower the climate change impact of MSWI, with greater benefits in cleaner energy systems. The main factor affecting the overall results is the capture efficiency, with increasing importance in non-fossil fuel-based energy systems.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mengbing Du, Li He, Mengxue Zhao, Jie Wang, Yu Cao, Heng Li
Summary: This study uses panel data from 1995 to 2017 to examine the impact of rural-urban income inequality on carbon productivity. The research findings show that income inequality has a significant negative effect on carbon productivity, with a larger impact in the Western and Central regions. Additionally, technology innovation and labor productivity moderate the relationship between income inequality and carbon productivity.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2022)
Article
Business
Yu-Chia Ko, Krystin Zigan, Yu-Lun Liu
Summary: This study investigates South Africa's deployment of the carbon capture and storage project in the context of technological innovation system approach, identifying shortcomings and developing an integrated framework for better understanding. The findings emphasize the importance of incumbents' power and the lack of a legal framework, which may hinder the success of TIS implementation.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marina Moura Morales, Helio Tonini, Maurel Behling, Aaron Kinyu Hoshide
Summary: Eucalyptus plantations are important for capturing and storing carbon and mitigating climate change. This study examined the effects of eucalyptus management and arrangement on carbon stock dynamics in integrated livestock-forestry systems. The results showed that both monoculture and integrated systems had equal carbon storage, highlighting the potential of integrated systems to offset emissions from other agricultural components.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Jie Zhan, Zhihao Niu, Mengmeng Li, Ying Zhang, Xianlin Ma, Chao Fan, Ruifei Wang
Summary: This study confirms the feasibility of CO2 geological sequestration in shale gas reservoirs through simulation analysis, while also revealing the impact of different CO2 injection schemes on reservoir performance and the sensitivity of permeability between hydraulic fractures. The results suggest the need for a well-designed execution plan and the implementation of efficient fracking to meet the demands for both CO2 sequestration and EGR in shale gas reservoirs.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohsen Karimi, Mohammad Shirzad, Jose A. C. Silva, Alirio E. Rodrigues
Summary: In response to the increasing negative impact of climate change caused by human activities, advanced methods are needed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. In this review, we focus on adsorption technologies for carbon dioxide capture, including materials, techniques, processes, additive manufacturing, direct air capture, machine learning, life cycle assessment, commercialization, and scale-up.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yi Jin, Laura Scherer, Edwin H. Sutanudjaja, Arnold Tukker, Paul Behrens
Summary: Large numbers of thermal power plants in water-stressed regions of China are vulnerable to changes in water availability due to climate change. Coal-fired power units (CPUs) are the most exposed to climate risk, with many plants already experiencing water scarcity. Without carbon capture and storage (CCS), the national capacity of CPUs will slightly increase, except under the RCP8.5 climate scenario. However, the use of CCS exacerbates water vulnerability, leading to further reductions in usable capacity. Early retirement of power plants and interregional power transmission are effective adaptations.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tamilselvi Dananjayan Rushendra Revathy, Andimuthu Ramachandran, Kandasamy Palanivelu
Summary: The study on CO2 sequestration using Indian coal fly ash revealed that aqueous carbonation has a higher sequestration capacity, while gas-solid carbonation is significantly impacted by temperature and pressure.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Khaled H. M. Al-Hamed, Ibrahim Dincer
Summary: This study presents a thermodynamic analysis of an ammonia-based carbon capturing system that produces valuable commodities to offset the high costs of carbon capturing. Despite the high energy requirements, the system has the potential to generate economic value.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Studies
Danny Otto, Matthias Gross
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review and evaluation of studies on how CCS projects are communicated to stakeholders and the public, highlighting the need for best practices in context specific approaches and utilizing underutilized factors like social media. It also points out conceptual shortcomings limiting the scope of CCS communication research and suggests a shift towards long-term alliance building through participation and joint goals in communication efforts.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Business
Jia-Ning Kang, Yi-Ming Wei, Lan-cui Liu, Jin-Wei Wang
Summary: CCUS technology is an important part of the global climate solution, but its development is falling short of expectations. Utilizing patent data to identify key technology clusters and development paths can help advance research, reduce costs, and accelerate commercial deployment.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Nikolaos Koukouzas, Pavlos Tyrologou, Dimitris Karapanos, Julio Carneiro, Pedro Pereira, Fernanda de Mesquita Lobo Veloso, Petros Koutsovitis, Christos Karkalis, Eleonora Manoukian, Rania Karametou
Summary: In West Macedonia, Greece, CO2 emissions from regional coal power plants are a major concern for addressing climate change under the Paris Agreement. Implementing environmentally sustainable technologies and establishing a CCUS infrastructure are crucial steps for the region to transition towards a more sustainable energy future.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jay Fuhrman, Candelaria Bergero, Maridee Weber, Seth Monteith, Frances M. Wang, Andres F. Clarens, Scott C. Doney, William Shobe, Haewon McJeon
Summary: Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is a critical tool in limiting global warming, and a diverse set of CDR approaches have important benefits and costs for energy-water-land systems. An integrated assessment model was used to evaluate various CDR approaches, including bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, afforestation, direct air capture with carbon storage, enhanced weathering, biochar, and direct ocean capture with carbon storage. These approaches have different levels of carbon removal, deployment, and impacts across regions, with a global removal capacity of approximately 10 GtCO(2) yr(-1). A diverse portfolio of CO2 removal strategies can achieve gigatonne-scale removals while limiting risks to the water-energy-land system.
NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Thomas H. Christensen, Valentina Bisinella
Summary: Incorporating carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology into municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) can reduce the climate impacts of incineration and provide carbon for various uses. The benefits of CCU applied to MSWI depend on the energy system and market for CCU products. Hydrogenation of CO2 for producing chemicals or fuels offers higher benefits in non-fossil energy systems.
Article
Economics
Marie-Louise Arlt, David Chassin, Claudio Rivetta, James Sweeney
Summary: This paper examines the impact of real-time pricing and load automation on residential distribution systems. The study finds that implementing real-time pricing can result in an aggregate welfare gain of 39 USD per customer and year. However, it also notes that RTP and load automation may significantly increase peak system load. Introducing a market-based demand management system can further enhance welfare gains and reduce grid investment.
Article
Economics
Javier Jorquera-Copier, Alvaro Lorca, Enzo Sauma, Stefan Lorenczik, Matias Negrete-Pincetic
Summary: As countries update their climate ambitions, low-carbon hydrogen production and use present opportunities for emissions reductions and economic development. A case study for Chile shows that integrating hydrogen and electricity networks can lower system costs and enhance renewable integration, but policy support is needed to address concerns related to water and land use.
Article
Economics
Dawit Guta, Hisham Zerriffi, Jill Baumgartner, Abhishek Jain, Sunil Mani, Darby Jack, Ellison Carter, Guofeng Shen, Jennifer Orgill-Meyer, Joshua Rosenthal, Katherine Dickinson, Rob Bailis, Yuta Masuda
Summary: Household solid fuel use is detrimental to health and the environment. The Indian government's PMUY subsidy has successfully promoted the adoption of LPG by millions of households. However, there is limited understanding of the decision-making process to reduce solid fuel use after transitioning to cleaner fuels. This study found that factors such as household wealth, social status, education level, and the prevalence of LPG use in the village are positively associated with LPG consumption and the discontinuation of solid fuel use. On the other hand, factors such as distance to LPG refill delivery, household size, and the PMUY subsidy are negatively associated with the share of LPG use.
Article
Economics
Nicolas Morell-Dameto, Jose Pablo Chaves-Avila, Tomas Gomez San Roman, Pablo Duenas-Martinez, Tim Schittekatte
Summary: This paper assesses the performance of differently implemented forward-looking network tariff designs and proposes an innovative coordination mechanism to increase predictability in a future with many flexible customers. The study reveals that if large shares of customers synchronize their responses to highly time-varying and locational-specific network charges, it can lead to unexpected reinforcements.
Article
Economics
Alexandra Gritz, Guntram Wolff
Summary: Russia's weaponization of gas supplies shook the energy security of Central and Eastern Europe in 2022. The region responded by increasing alternative energy supplies and developing new gas supply routes. Renewable energy, nuclear energy, and hydrogen play important roles in the long-term. Mitigating the impact of this shock requires the EU to prioritize the integrity of its energy market.
Article
Economics
Jaroslaw Kantorowicz, Marion Collewet, Matthew DiGiuseppe, Hendrik Vrijburg
Summary: Economic costs are a major political obstacle to investing in climate change mitigation and adaptation measures. The method of financing plays a crucial role in determining public opposition to government green investments, with debt financing being less opposed than broad-based taxes. This study suggests that credit market tools, such as green bonds and debt for climate swaps, can be politically efficient in increasing support for green financing. Carbon taxes and wealth taxes are found to be the most preferred options.
Article
Economics
Kun Guo, Liyuan Luan, Xiaoli Cai, Dayong Zhang, Qiang Ji
Summary: This paper investigates China's energy trade stability using a survival analysis approach. It finds that the energy trade linkages between China and 153 other countries are complex and unstable, with short periods of trade with many countries. Geopolitically risky regions, such as the Middle East and Africa, have the lowest trade stability. Climate risks have significant effects on energy trade stability. The paper proposes several policy options to improve energy trade stability in China, with special attention to increasing global climate risks.
Article
Economics
Simona Bigerna, Piyush Choudhary, Nikunj Kumar Jain, Silvia Micheli, Paolo Polinori
Summary: This study estimates the willingness to pay of Indian urban consumers for a continuous supply of electricity using contingent valuation method. The findings show that the amount consumers are willing to pay depends on the duration of power outages, with households preferring shorter outages. Income and environmental attitude also positively influence higher willingness to pay. These insights can inform policymakers in designing more reliable and customer-centric energy generation and distribution models.
Article
Economics
Temilade Sesan, Unico Uduka, Lucy Baker, Okechukwu Ugwu, Ewah Eleri, Subhes Bhattacharyya
Summary: This study examines the impact of the regulatory framework on rural electrification and universal energy access goals in Nigeria's mini-grid sector. The findings suggest that while the current framework has fostered sector growth, additional measures are necessary to ensure equitable distribution of access among rural populations.
Article
Economics
Rui Shan, Noah Kittner
Summary: Energy storage is a cornerstone in decarbonization planning as it reduces operational costs and greenhouse gas emissions, while enhancing resilience and renewables integration. However, storage developers in different regions have varying economic and environmental considerations, thereby requiring policy intervention to achieve long-term emission reductions.
Article
Economics
Tung Durmaz, Sevil Acar, Simay Kizilkaya
Summary: This study investigates the phenomenon of strategic capacity withholding in the Turkish electricity market and its relationship with the capacity remuneration mechanism. The empirical results provide strong evidence of strategic capacity withholding and show that the capacity mechanism contributes to the duration of failures. The study offers important insights for policymakers, including the implementation of a random verification mechanism and restructuring of the capacity mechanism in Turkey.
Article
Economics
Tii N. Nchofoung
Summary: The study finds that oil price shocks have a negative impact on Africa's energy transition, particularly in rural areas and net crude oil exporting countries. However, oil price shocks cannot explain the urban-rural differences in clean energy access. Therefore, increasing investment in clean energy and technologies in rural areas is necessary to enhance the resilience of the energy sector to oil price shocks.
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.
Article
Economics
Yessica C. Y. Chung, Noxolo Kunene, Hung-Hao Chang
Summary: The Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) is considered an innovative technology for building a green society. This study investigates the impact of REC purchases on stock return and volume in Taiwan between 2017 and 2021. The findings suggest that REC purchases have a positive effect on stock returns of manufacturing firms but not service firms. The frequency of REC purchases is also an important factor in the relationship between REC purchase and firm value. Additionally, the study reveals that public attention to environmental pollution plays a crucial role in positive stock returns and volume, while ESG disclosure is negatively associated with returns and volume.
Article
Economics
Seife Ayele, Wei Shen, Yacob Mulugetta, Tadesse Kuma Worako
Summary: This paper addresses the challenges of governing energy procurement from a mix of non-hydropower renewable energy sources supplied by independent producers. Building on political economy analysis and five case studies of independent producer projects from Ethiopia, it seeks to understand the root causes of the protracted delays and limited extent of procurement by independent producers. The key contestations lie in managing long term contracts, risk, uncertainty and in developing the institutional and human capacity to transition.