GX & Decarbonization Research

Shivansu Sachan

This paper argues that digitalization serves as a critical enabler of decarbonization, and their integration enhances organizational resilience amid climate regulations and stakeholder pressures. It presents a conceptual framework aligned w…

Nikas A, Karamaneas A, Kokkoris I +12

Using the Greek energy-system model HERMES, this study examines decarbonization pathways under biodiversity constraints for onshore and offshore wind. Protecting ecologically sensitive areas does not compromise climate targets and only marg…

Saxena S, Dally B

Using a 222-country panel of solar+wind capacity from 2000-2024, this paper finds that aggregate renewable-capacity resilience after major shocks masks significant country-level divergence. Only the 2014 oil-price crash shows a median contr…

Xuan; id_orcid 0000-0001-9433-4033 Liu

The dissertation addresses data heterogeneity in urban energy transition by proposing a semantic integration framework using linked data. It applies this framework to neighborhood photovoltaic planning and electric vehicle charging analysis…

Pavan Badami, Divya Nechiyil, Jyoti Prakash

This chapter examines the role of carbon materials (graphite, CNTs, carbon black) in lithium-ion and nuclear batteries, highlighting improvements in energy density, rate performance, and electrode stability. It also covers applications in n…

Neven, Elise, Peeters, Marie, Thomé, Olivier +2

This work experimentally investigates start-up dynamics of a fully reversible Heat Pump-ORC system using fixed-speed scroll machines. It examines different grid-connection strategies and analyzes start-up procedures for both HP and ORC mode…

Kalamees, Targo, Hallik, Jaanus, Arumägi, Endrik +1

This study evaluates the feasibility of transforming a high-rise residential neighborhood in Estonia into a positive-energy neighborhood (PEN) through deep renovation and renewable energy integration. Deep renovation reduces building energy…

M. Zerai, Mohammed Qais, Desen Kırlı +3

This paper analyzes the economics of coordinating hybrid heating systems (gas boilers and heat pumps) as a Virtual Heat Plant (VHP) under network-critical winter conditions, using a 100-dwelling case study in Edinburgh, UK. Coordinating 20 …

Florian Kotthoff

This paper proposes a method to express data from the German power plant registry (MaStR) using Common Information Model (CIM) terms, focusing on wind, biomass, and hydro power plants. It maps attributes to CIM and uses open-source Python t…

R. Diby, C. Gasser, I. Diyashev +1

This paper develops a Kaya Identity-based framework for the African Union to assess future energy demand and CO2 emissions under economic growth constraints. Two scenarios (BAU and Paris-aligned) are modeled, showing that carbon intensity r…

Peter Kayode Oniemola

This chapter assesses the legal and policy preparedness of Middle Eastern countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar) for energy transition. It examines the role of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the alignment of nation…

Peter Kayode Oniemola

This book examines the future of petroleum exploration and production in the Middle East and Africa within the global energy transition. It analyzes legal issues and implications of net-zero targets for fossil-fuel-dependent regions and the…

Peter Kayode Oniemola

This chapter analyzes how international climate obligations (UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, SDGs) and climate litigation shape the global energy transition. It discusses petroleum companies diversifying into renewables, and highlights legal impli…

Peter Kayode Oniemola

This chapter analyzes legal and policy approaches to energy transition in selected African countries (Nigeria, Angola, Gabon, Algeria, Morocco, Libya). It examines national frameworks for sustainable energy deployment and compliance with ND…

Jianhua Zheng

This study examines green job penetration and quality in eight major economies (Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Spain, USA) from 2013-2023. It finds a trade-off: renewable energy investment boosts job quantity but reduces qual…

Nikos Kleanthis, Vassilis Stavrakas, Dimitris Papantonis +1

This paper evaluates the effectiveness of green recovery measures in the Greek National Recovery and Resilience Plan, focusing on sectoral energy transition pathways and employment opportunities. It assesses how these policies contribute to…

Ann-Kristin Zobel

This paper explores ecosystem-based strategies for achieving net zero emissions by coordinating stakeholders to tackle emissions at the source. It emphasizes collaborative approaches across industries and sectors to drive decarbonization, p…

Angelo Robotto, Cristina Bargero, Enrico Racca +2

This study reports experimental results from a diesel bus using HVO blends under real-driving conditions. NOx emissions decreased proportionally with HVO content, with up to 23% reduction for HVO70. HVO can help meet 2025-2030 climate and a…

D. Ighravwe, O. Babatunde, O. Olanrewaju +1

This paper develops a multi-objective optimization framework for rural electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa, addressing the trilemma of carbon emissions, economic viability, and equitable energy access. Using a case study in Nigeria with 7…

Zahra Ghorbanpour, Seyed Javad Hosseininezhad, Hadi Sahebi

This paper proposes a sustainable multi-objective framework for decarbonization that integrates circular economy concepts in wastewater treatment and bioenergy production. It develops a method to simultaneously optimize multiple objectives …