GX & Decarbonization Research

Sadoughipour, Mahsan, Dasilva, Marina, VanZwieten, James +1

This study evaluates co-location opportunities for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and offshore Kanpachi fish farms in the Southeast U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands. Using QGIS spatial analysis, it identifies areas meeting…

Sadoughipour, Mahsan, Fung, Sasha, Tang, Yufei +1

This study develops a numerical model of a mid-scale (10-20 MW) floating closed-cycle OTEC plant and assesses its power generation potential across the Southeastern US and the Caribbean. Using two years of HYCOM thermal data, it evaluates t…

Rizvi, Syeda, Zarif, Mahdi, Tang, Yufei +3

This study models the complete energy conversion loop for hydrogen production from ocean currents, integrating turbine, generator, electrolyzer, and advanced control strategies. A comprehensive simulation assesses the impact of current spee…

Zarif, Mahdi, Tang, Yufei, VanZwieten, James +1

This paper analyzes the techno-economic and policy potential of ocean current energy for hydrogen production and grid resiliency in Florida. It simulates hybrid systems integrating ocean current turbines, solar PV, and grid interaction to m…

Aubain, Jonisha, Baker, Erin, Sharman, Krish

This study analyzes Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) for marine current turbines in the Caribbean, adapting NREL's RM4 model to local technical and social requirements. A sensitivity analysis examines how LCOE varies with deployment scale an…

Gorr Pozzi, Emiliano, Corrales-Gonzalez, Manuel, Olmedo-González, Jorge +2

This study evaluates the techno-economic feasibility of hybrid wave-wind energy systems in arid coastal regions of Latin America, specifically La Serena (Chile) and Ensenada (Mexico). High-resolution hindcasts were used to estimate energy p…

D'Souza, Winston, Williams, Rick, Colby, Jonathan

This paper reports the current state of international standards and conformity assessment (certification) for marine energy technologies (wave, tidal, ocean current, river current, OTEC). IEC TC 114, established in 2007, has published over …

McConnell, Abilyn, Robertson, Bryson

This paper proposes a real-time hybrid simulation (RTHS) strategy to address scaling challenges in mooring line testing for wave energy converters (WECs). A virtual RTHS system is developed using WEC-Sim and MoorDyn, comparing a fully simul…

Ngoc Huong Vu, Giang, Lo Giudice, Camilla, Kumar Pinayur Kannan, Shravan +1

This supplementary material provides data and methods for integrating techno-economic optimization and energy equity metrics in Viet Nam's energy transition plan. It includes OSeMOSYS model inputs, LCOE/energy burden calculations, MCDA anal…

ANJALI CHAUDHARY, Nisa Vinodkumar, Sayeda Meharunisa +4

This study analyzes AI-optimized biofuel production on degraded lands, based on 152 studies and international datasets. It finds that AI can recover 75-94% of prime-land yields, sequester CO2, and integrate green finance instruments like gr…

Pr. Wafa Chabeb, Karim Jmeii

This paper analyzes the determinants of ESG scores and CSR report disclosure among SBF120 companies, aiming to identify what drives non-financial communication.

Bangzhu Zhu, Chao Tian, Yujie Pan +2

This paper demonstrates that China's carbon neutrality policy will generate significant health co-benefits through improved air quality, and reduce regional health inequality. It highlights disproportionate gains for lower-income regions, e…

Bo Zhang, M Liu, Tongfeng Zhao

Study on low-carbon cementitious system using steel slag and FGD gypsum to activate slag. Balances strength development and shrinkage, contributing to CO2 emission reduction.

Attia S.

This paper outlines the concepts and frameworks of Net Zero Energy Buildings and provides a roadmap for project analysis and implementation. It serves as a practical guide for decarbonizing the building sector.

Galgóczi B.

This paper analyzes how progressive industrial policies affect employment during the net-zero transition. It examines the impact on job quantity and quality, offering insights for a just transition.

Chapman N.

This paper examines the feasibility of net-zero central banking in Caribbean nations, considering the unique challenges of small island developing states and the role of central banks in climate finance.

Kaakandikar R.M.

This paper provides an overview of utilizing green finance for sustainable development, discussing pathways, challenges, and opportunities. It lacks empirical analysis or specific policy comparisons but offers a general framework.

Patel M.R.

This paper analyzes India's green bond market from 2015 to 2025, highlighting progress and challenges in risk management and resilience building. It evaluates the role of green bonds in financing climate action and identifies drivers and ba…

Patibandla L.

This paper explores how sustainable finance and responsible ranking contribute to corporate value creation. It likely proposes an integrated approach to embedding ESG factors for corporate sustainability.

Banerjee P.

This paper theoretically examines how green bonds and climate finance act as catalysts for sustainable entrepreneurship, analyzing the financial power of socially responsible investment to achieve environmental goals.