GX & Decarbonization Research

Yonetsu D.

This paper examines the effects of conductor size optimization considering environmental and economic aspects in on-site power purchase agreement (PPA) model projects, potentially contributing to renewable energy integration efficiency and …

Hammons T.J.

This paper examines the role of tidal power in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, focusing on the UK and global contexts. It reviews the technological potential and economic challenges of tidal energy, assessing its contribution to climate …

Greaves D.

This paper reviews the research landscape of offshore renewable energy in the UK and its role in achieving Net Zero. It covers technology development, policy frameworks, and environmental impact, offering insights for future research direct…

Jack M.

This paper discusses how dam maintenance contributes to net-zero targets, potentially by improving hydropower efficiency and reducing emissions through better upkeep.

Elijah Asamoah Amoateng, Emmanuel C. Njemanze, Israel David +4

This systematic review of 11 studies on renewable energy technologies (RET) finds that solar and wind are most effective at reducing emissions, especially when combined with smart grids and strong governance. However, lifecycle carbon debt …

Anastasiia Turchenko, V. Bozhenko

This study examines the integration of green technologies into Ukraine's investment environment, highlighting potential for energy efficiency, renewable energy, climate commitments, industrial modernization, and employment. Using VOSviewer …

Helena M. Ramos, J. E. Q. Fuentes, E. Bekçi +4

This study proposes a hybrid renewable energy system integrating hydro pumped storage and hydrogen storage for urban and remote communities. Using an optimization model applied to a remote community at risk of desertification, the base-case…

Xumiao Lin, Joana Correia, Miguel Marques +6

This paper presents a decision support system for renewable energy planning that integrates energy storage and carbon footprint assessment. Validated with a case study at the Port of Sines, Portugal, solar estimates deviated up to 14% and w…

Supraja, Manish Kumar

This review summarizes research on biomass power and cogeneration plants, covering key conversion technologies: direct combustion, gasification (including plasma), anaerobic digestion, bio-hydrogen production, and biorefining. It discusses …

Diamantis Koutsandreas, Armin Ardehali, Spyros Giannelos +1

This study integrates land constraints into an energy system optimization model for Greece, analyzing trade-offs between renewable expansion and land use. Results show onshore wind could decline up to 70% under stringent land constraints, r…

Shilin Ou, Yifan Xu, Zhenshan Zhang +2

SolarChain is a platform that anchors digital accountability to the thermodynamic limits of solar energy conversion, preventing data manipulation and speculative hoarding. It uses real-time meteorological data and geospatial coordinates to …

Yue Xu, Emma Serwaa Obobisa, Isaac Adjei Mensah

This study examines the impact of green technology innovation, renewable energy consumption, environmental tax, trade openness, and GDP on CO2 emissions in 25 European countries from 1990 to 2019. Findings show that green innovation and ren…

Jing Zhang, Xin Wen, S H Yang +1

Analyzes the economic and environmental benefits of a large hydropower project on the Lower Yarlung Tsangpo River in China using a dynamic CGE model, quantifying the impact of renewable energy expansion.

F. Rahman, Anjali Krushna Kadao, Sunaina Sardana

This study assesses the energy conservation benefits of integrating renewable energy (solar PV and thermal) into a low-carbon urban community. Using a National Pilot Smart City as a case, simulations with HOMERPro and TRNSYS show that the h…

Ahmet Önen

This paper provides a comprehensive survey of solar energy forecasting methods, tracking the transition from classical approaches to AI-based and hybrid techniques. It reviews recent strategies to improve prediction accuracy, including clas…

Anthony Ganje, Jeffrey Kurebwa

This study qualitatively evaluates the effectiveness of Zimbabwe's energy policies in promoting clean energy adoption. Policies have been somewhat effective in integrating renewables and attracting investment, but challenges include outdate…

Wanwan Dong

This review outlines the current status of Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) in China, emphasizing the importance of integrated multi-energy systems combining waves, tides, currents, and thermal/salinity gradients. It identifies key barriers to…

Elena Lucchi

This paper analyzes 133 international case studies (1991-2026) of photovoltaic retrofit in heritage buildings, evaluating energy performance, regulatory constraints, and architectural integration. It identifies three evolutionary phases and…

Datta K.

This paper conducts a bibliometric analysis and systematic literature review to explore the role of green finance in unlocking renewable energy potential. It synthesizes existing research trends and identifies key themes and gaps in the lit…

P. N. Bahl, V Kiran Kumar, Divya Tuteja

This study analyzes the impact of environmental taxes and policy stringency on renewable energy consumption in India (2000-2022) using ARDL models. Results show both instruments positively affect renewable energy, while policy uncertainty h…