GX & Decarbonization Research

Xinrui Liu

This paper compares carbon-neutral power transitions in China, the US, and the EU. It finds that as renewable energy penetration increases, economic bottlenecks shift from generation costs to flexibility and grid transmission. It analyzes d…

Pariman Boostani

This paper develops a policy scenario for inclusive energy communities in Norway and Denmark. Based on 54 interviews and literature review, it uses Cross-Impact Balance analysis to derive consistent futures for 2030. It recommends instituti…

Alireza Maheri

This paper proposes Critical Systems Heuristics (CSH) as a framework to critically examine assumptions and boundaries in energy transition planning. Applied to two cases: repurposing a North Sea oil/gas platform for green hydrogen, and a hy…

Gideon A.H. Laugs, Henny van der Windt

This paper analyzes barriers to biogas adoption in the Netherlands using the Technological Innovation Systems (TIS) framework, focusing on local energy initiatives (LEIs). It identifies insufficient financial and knowledge resources, and la…

GELMANOVA ZOYA SALIKHOVNA, FAYEZ WAZANI ABDUL WALID

This study uses VOSviewer to perform a bibliometric analysis of 19,450 publications from 2020-2025, visualizing the structure of zero-carbon energy research. It identifies key themes like renewable energy, energy transition, and AI integrat…

Maris Esdras Tokpassi, Abdellah Benyoucef, Babajide Epe Shari +4

This paper proposes a system dynamics model to simulate sustainable energy transition in Benin, integrating renewable energy deployment, policy interventions, and economic impacts. It provides long-term pathways and insights for policymaker…

Hongyin Chen, Songcen Wang, Xiaoqiang Jia +5

This paper proposes a multi-objective coupling optimization strategy for integrated energy systems (IES) targeting economy, low-carbon, and exergy efficiency using deep reinforcement learning. It incorporates demand response models for elec…

Honghui Zhang, Dejie Zhao, Limin Jia

This paper proposes a meteorology-informed bilevel optimization framework for coordinated low-carbon operation of park energy systems with EV clusters and energy storage. The upper level minimizes cost and carbon emissions with endogenous p…

Marcos de Castro Matias, Benjamin Miranda Tabak

This meta-analysis of 17 studies on Climate Policy Uncertainty (CPU) and renewable energy transition investments finds a small, insignificant average effect with high heterogeneity. A four-channel transmission framework explains 50.4% of va…

Sylvia Ukamaka Echefu, Musa Bappah, Tatiana Ivanova +4

This study examines Nigerian rice farmers' awareness and willingness to adopt waste-to-energy valorisation of rice by-products as a circular economy strategy. Using a bivariate probit model on survey data from 150 farmers, it finds that edu…

Jinning Lyu, Jinhui Ren, Shu Zhang +1

This study proposes a methodology for building a net-zero power system that accounts for future climate conditions. It combines data-driven forecasting with system adequacy assessment to analyze the impacts of climate change on power supply…

Xinqing Qiao, Wenping Wang

This paper proposes a damping-accumulating discrete grey power model for collaborative prediction of energy transition. It demonstrates the model's effectiveness and contributes to improving prediction accuracy.

N Heriyah, Putri.Alya, Mesa.Neng

This systematic review examines how public investment in renewable energy R&D interacts with geopolitical risks and economic uncertainty in the transportation subsector. Following PRISMA guidelines, 25 peer-reviewed studies (2010–2025) were…

Hà Kiều Oanh

This study examines determinants of policy effectiveness in attracting investment for energy transition projects in Vietnam. Using survey data from 296 stakeholders, it finds that infrastructure and administrative/governance capacity have s…

Samuel Emediong Akpan, Aniekan Offiong, Simeon Ozuomba +1

This paper critically reviews smart switching mechanisms for solar energy management, proposing a three-layered framework of Control Logic, Communication Architecture, and Optimization Targets. It identifies gaps between AI simulations and …

Yidi Wu, Wei Wang, Ping Chen +6

This study develops a bi-level simulation model to analyze the profitability of energy storage participating in electricity and carbon markets, and its contribution to cost reduction and emission reduction. The upper level optimizes pricing…

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

This study compares women's participation in the cobalt value chain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the nickel value chain in Indonesia. It finds that different stages of development and policy choices lead to different outcomes…

Christina C. Gyenge

This paper introduces a novel CO2-based redox flow battery (CRB) technology that addresses the intermittency of renewables, supporting energy transition and industrial decarbonization. It emphasizes a systemic design approach for large-scal…

Xianwen Lu, Chengfu Wang, Hua Sun +5

This paper proposes an improved Shapley value method for economic dispatch of multi-park integrated energy systems (PIES), considering carbon emissions, thermal network demand response, and benefit sharing. It uses GANs for scenario generat…

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

This paper analyzes the growing global demand for critical energy transition minerals (CETM) such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earths, exploring the opportunities and challenges for developing countries in mining, processing, and trade. It …