GX & Decarbonization Research

Rebecca von Hellfeld, Jon Reid, Arkan Eddine-Lomas +6

This study demonstrates that life-cycle GHG emissions from onshore wind turbines in Great Britain are highly sensitive to wind speed, initial soil organic carbon, and grid decarbonisation. Using a novel spatial model (WindFor), it shows tha…

Basri Rahman, Mozibur Rahman, R Rohit

This study examines the impact of renewable energy adoption on climate change mitigation and sustainable development in Bangladesh, analyzing the roles of energy security risk, private sector development, environmental policy stringency, ec…

Joana Bastos, Jacopo Giuntoli, Nicola Arriga +6

This study presents a life-cycle assessment framework for wood-based biomass heating in 87 EU cities across 23 countries. Results show that small-scale biomass systems pose significant air quality risks with limited and uncertain climate be…

Bethany Willis, Oliver M Rigby, Sophie L. Pain +4

This study conducts a life cycle assessment of three silicon photovoltaic technologies (PERC, TOPCon, SHJ) for European deployment. SHJ shows the lowest environmental impact, followed by TOPCon, with climate change impacts reduced by 12.1% …

Irina Georgescu, Jani Kinnunen

This study analyzes spatial interdependencies in CO2 emissions in the Black Sea region from 1990–2023 using spatial econometric models (SAR, SEM, SDM). It finds strong spatial spillovers: renewable energy consumption reduces emissions both …

Marcin Zygmunt

This study evaluates energy flexibility in a cluster of 202 single-family homes in Lodz, Poland. Through full electrification and deep thermal modernization, the cluster acts as prosumers. Optimization using demand-side management with weat…

Wei Li, J. Li, Xinyuan Wang +1

This study integrates the CENTURY model with LSTM time series forecasting to assess long-term soil carbon sequestration (SCS) and life-cycle GHG emissions of Arundo donax-based SAF in China's Bohai Rim. Estimated mean SCS rate is 0.032 t C/…

Chunyu Pan, Guomo Zhou, Xuekun Cheng +3

This review synthesizes current knowledge on sustainable bamboo management, highlighting its potential as a renewable resource for climate change mitigation and circular economy. It identifies barriers in life-cycle assessments, product sta…

Avi Jakhmola, Jessica Jewell, Vadim Vinichenko +1

Wind and solar deployment follows a recurring pattern of steady growth punctuated by growth pulses. Based on this, we develop PROLONG, a probabilistic model for global wind and solar projections. Central projections align with IPCC 2°C path…

Md. Ahasan Habib, Prosun Bhattacharya, Md. Mahfuzul Haque +1

This review integrates Bangladesh's economy, agri-food land use, and groundwater management to assess GHG emissions. It identifies that dry-season irrigation, powered by diesel and electricity for groundwater pumping, drives energy demand a…

Shanxiang Wei, Jiandong Wen, Hummera Saleem

This study analyzes the impact of fintech, renewable energy innovation, institutional quality, and natural resources on the material footprint in G7 economies (2000-2019) using CS-ARDL. It finds that GDP growth and natural resource rents de…

Avinash Kshitij, Kasturi Mandal, Shreya Sharma

This study uses a Delphi survey of 52 experts to assess the potential of ocean renewable energy (ORE) startups in India. It identifies key enablers: financial support (92%), regulatory reforms (85%), and mentorship (84%). The paper provides…

Henerica Tazvinga, Christina M. Botai, Nosipho Zwane

This bibliometric analysis examines research trends on renewable energy adoption for climate mitigation in Africa (1993–2025), showing steady growth at 12.7% annually. Key themes include climate change mitigation, energy policy, and rural e…

Frank Lujaji

Tanzania has substantial renewable energy resources but implementation lags behind policy ambition. This paper analyzes the policy framework and implementation progress from 2013 to 2022, identifying institutional and financial barriers. It…

Aamir Sohail

This review comprehensively examines AI applications in renewable energy technologies, covering resource assessment, forecasting, monitoring, control, and grid integration using machine learning and optimization. It highlights challenges su…

Champa PN, Raksha S, Madhushree K J +1

This study examines renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal) for sustainable development in global and Indian contexts. It analyzes policy frameworks, technological advancements, and challenges, highlighting t…

Diego Luna, Rafael Estévez, Francisco J. López-Tenllado +1

This study explores the use of straight vegetable oils (SVOs) blended with low-viscosity, low-octane oxygenated solvents as advanced biofuels for diesel engines, aiming to meet EU's 'Fit for 55' agenda and 2050 carbon neutrality goals. It d…

Mohd Zaid

This paper provides a comparative analysis of solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal energy in India using data from 2023-2025. It finds that solar energy has grown fastest due to technological advancements and supportive policies…

Sonali Randive, Shashikant Phulari, Dhareshwar Patil

This paper provides a systematic review of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems (HRES) covering configurations, storage, optimization, and control strategies from 2010-2025 literature. Solar-wind hybrid systems with battery storage and MPPT cont…

Priyanka Bendigiri, P Venkata Durga Rao

This critical review examines the potential of virtual power plants (VPPs) in the built environment, focusing on the Indian real estate sector. It highlights how VPPs can integrate renewable energy into the electricity market and emphasizes…