GX & Decarbonization Research

Layla Araiinejad, Vineet Jagadeesan Nair

This perspective examines whether nuclear fusion can sustainably power AI-driven data centers. It finds that fusion's high capacity factor and firm baseload align well with data center load profiles, and Nth-of-a-kind fusion concepts may be…

Hsing-Chung Chu

This study evaluates well-to-wheel decarbonization pathways for a ride-sourcing fleet with mixed powertrains, analyzing the impact of carbon pricing. It quantifies GHG reduction potential under different fuel and electricity mixes, offering…

Li Y.

This paper conducts a meta-analysis of embodied carbon emissions in buildings, quantifying global trends and evaluating technological solutions such as material substitution and efficiency improvements. It proposes science-based decarboniza…

He B.J.

This paper examines pathways to achieve net zero carbon in the built environment, outlining key strategies and policy interventions. It focuses on lifecycle emissions reductions, analyzing feasibility and challenges.

Saritha Sudharmma Vishwanathan, Shinichiro Fujimori, Roberto Schaeffer +47

This paper presents a repository of national climate scenarios from 57 modeling teams across 36 countries, with standardized metadata for consistent evaluation. It covers business-as-usual, current policies, and net-zero pathways, enhancing…

Idiano D’Adamo, Federica Di Santo, Alessandro Donadel +2

Based on two online surveys in Italy, this study analyzes motivational and behavioral determinants of participation in Renewable Energy Communities (RECs). Environmental concerns are the main driver, followed by economic benefits and energy…

Ján, Zbojovský, Marek, Pavlík, Diana, Hozová +1

This paper benchmarks electricity price forecasting models across markets with varying renewable energy shares, comparing methods from linear regression to Temporal Fusion Transformers. It analyzes how renewable penetration affects forecast…

Regueiro y González-Barros, Manuel

This paper reviews the geopolitical competition over strategic minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths, focusing on the EU's dependence on China. It highlights the need for supply diversification, domestic mining, recycling, and inte…

Kacperski, Celina, Bielig, Mona, Lange, Florian +2

This paper proposes the Total Experimental Field Trial Error framework, systematically accounting for errors in field trials for the energy transition. Drawing on 12 trials, it shows how measurement, representation, and implementation error…

Kockat, Judit

This paper argues that buildings can actively participate in the energy system by providing demand-side flexibility. By shifting, reducing, or optimizing electricity demand, they help match supply and demand, manage peaks, and reduce pressu…

Open Energy Transition, Gilon, Thomas, Rüdt, Daniel +9

Open-TYNDP introduces an open-source PyPSA-Eur workflow to complement ENTSO-E's TYNDP, enhancing transparency and stakeholder participation in European energy planning. It provides a benchmarking framework against TYNDP 2024 scenarios and a…

Alimento, Ryan, Cook, Peter, Morimoto, Soichi +3

This supplementary file analyzes mineral demands and supply barriers for the energy transition in South and Southeast Asia. It identifies supply-demand gaps and policy challenges for critical minerals essential to regional decarbonization, …

Doepfert, Markus, Chu, Jiahe, Kraus, Hermann +3

This dataset accompanies a study that benchmarks eight competing electricity market architectures using agent-based modeling. It analyzes the trade-off between market design complexity and performance, offering insights for market rules tha…

Parrado-Hernando, Gonzalo, del Valle Sanchez, Cristina, Miguel González, Luis Javier

This supplementary material supports a study on how representing capacity deployment timing in integrated assessment models affects energy transition pathways and policy analysis. It includes model files, input data, scripts, and results to…

Schumm, Leon, Tautorus, Jan

This dataset provides input data for SHIFT, a spatially resolved techno-economic optimization model of global iron and steel supply chains under decarbonization. It identifies cost-optimal configurations for mining, hydrogen production, DRI…

Zainab Iyiola, Oluchi Ejehu, Michal Ezeh +3

The oil and gas sector accounts for ~5.1 Gt CO2eq direct emissions annually (~15% of global energy-related GHGs). This systematic review of 218 sources (2013-2024) evaluates CCS, hydrogen, and digital optimization pathways. Integrated strat…

Jialong Zhao, Ke Wang, Xunpeng Shi +1

This paper addresses the lack of a universal benchmark for zero-carbon industrial parks (ZCIPs), proposing a standardized framework to guide their development. It analyzes existing research priorities and calls for rebalancing to align with…

Fanxu Zeng, Xiaotong Chen

This paper examines the role of multi-stakeholder communication and negotiation in achieving a just energy transition in China. It highlights the importance of dialogue for social acceptance and policy formation, offering practical insights…

Shuxian Zheng, Yize Liu, Tong He +4

This study integrates a dynamic partial equilibrium model with LCA to quantify the net fossil energy savings of the global solar PV supply chain over its life cycle. Despite increased consumption from manufacturing and transport, the fossil…

Fanran Meng, Yiling Xiong, H.L. Gauch +5

This study quantifies the resource and climate implications of China's passenger vehicle fleet transition to 2050 using a bottom-up stock model. The fleet grows from 218 million in 2019 to 360-520 million by 2050, with lifecycle GHG, energy…