GX & Decarbonization Research

Zuhaib Mirza

This paper develops and validates a comprehensive policy framework for renewable energy development through comparative case studies across seven countries. It finds that institutional maturity is a primary determinant of policy success, wi…

Ricky Maulana, Syafii, Aulia

This paper proposes a framework integrating SARIMA-based PV forecasting with multi-interval optimal power flow. Forecast errors are low, and PV integration reduces system operating costs. Compared to conventional single-interval OPF, the fr…

Brendan, Pierpont, Fripp, Matthias, Solomon, Michelle

This repository provides Switch model inputs and outputs used for the Energy Innovation study "Let The Sun In: Clean Energy Is The Cheapest Way To Meet Rising Demand", demonstrating that clean energy is the most cost-effective option to mee…

*Uwuigbe, E.O. and Omoze, L.E.

This study designs a standalone PV inverter system for the University of Benin, Nigeria. Based on a load survey, components are sized and optimized using HOMER Pro. The levelized cost of energy is ₦143.47/kWh, cheaper than the grid rate of …

Deuß, Andreas, Haefner, Gonzalo, Matthies, Ellen +1

This study quasi-experimentally examines the effect of interactive communication tools on raising awareness of the cost-competitiveness of renewable energy technologies (RETs). It analyzes how ICT tools influence perceptions of RET cost-com…

Naegeli de Torres, Friederike, Brödner, Romy, Cyffka, Karl-Friedrich +8

This paper presents key results from the DBFZ Resource Database (DE-Biomass Monitor), covering biomass potentials and utilization of biogenic wastes and residues in Germany from 2010 to 2020. It provides static calculation parameters and da…

Jhonny S Ibarbo, Brayman V.Ruiz, Luis Fernando Mulcué-Nieto +3

This study evaluates a BIPV building in Colombia's tropical mountain climate, showing net-positive energy (6x consumption) and 1.98 tCO2e annual emissions avoidance, while maintaining thermal comfort per ASHRAE 55, providing a replicable fr…

Madenova Elmira Nizamatdinovna

This paper analyzes the effective use of local natural and economic potential in Uzbekistan under climate change using comparative advantage and factor endowment theories. It assesses the roles of solar energy, irrigated agriculture, and wa…

Cravinho, João, Queiroz, Humberto

This infopack from POCITYF shares lessons and policy recommendations from the renewable energy community pilot in Valverde, near Évora. It covers a scalable model combining rooftop PV, battery storage and peer-to-peer trading, tested with r…

Saad, Okwiri Minado, Khamah, Ali Hassan, Murimi, Michael Kairu

This paper evaluates the long-term performance of solar water pumping technology (SWPT) in Kajiado Central, Kenya. It finds 60-75% operational cost reduction compared to diesel, but notes that zero marginal cost of solar incentivizes over-p…

Seagal, David Michael

This paper presents a low-cost peel-and-stick film for upgrading existing solar panels, combining anti-glare micro-textures, dragonfly-inspired nanopillars, and light-trapping structures. It achieves 3-8% relative efficiency gain under norm…

MICVIS

This paper introduces the REC Journey framework, a transdisciplinary model integrating community lifecycle stages with individual developmental trajectories for Renewable Energy Communities (RECs). Based on empirical work from the EU-funded…

Challa, Sai Prakash, Lara, Melvin, Koziorek, Jiri +2

This paper presents a comparative evaluation of statistical and machine learning models (SARIMA, LSTM, NARX, Random Forest, XGBoost, and stacking ensemble) for daily solar radiation forecasting. It provides datasets and Python code for repr…

Abdullah, Md. Safwan

This paper comprehensively examines HydroQuest technology, a hydrokinetic energy system that generates electricity from flowing rivers without dams, as an alternative to conventional hydropower's environmental drawbacks. It argues that such…

Rego RTB, Souza BAd

This paper proposes a model that simultaneously optimizes the siting and sizing of hybrid wind-PV power plants, considering technical, economic, and socio-environmental criteria to create a more realistic problem representation. A Different…

Alonso-Ayuso, Antonio, Benito-Orea, Silvia, Martin-Campo, F. Javier +2

This dataset provides input data and optimization results to reproduce a deterministic optimization model for collective photovoltaic energy allocation in Spanish multi-dwelling buildings. It includes hourly demand, generation, and tariff d…

А. М. Грузін

This paper analyzes the legal framework for renewable energy in Ukraine, emphasizing its strategic importance amid armed conflict and energy infrastructure destruction. It reviews international commitments (Paris Agreement, UN SDGs) and nat…

Bharti Diwakar, Aditi Sharma

This paper reviews the technological potential and economic advantages of perovskite solar cells. It discusses lead-free alternatives for stability and applications, addressing toxicity issues.

S. S. Akadiri, A. A. Awosusi, S. Aldawsari

This study examines the impact of financial institution efficiency on CO2 emissions in Nigeria from 1990Q1-2023Q4, considering mediating roles of renewable energy consumption, income, and energy use. Using wavelet quantile regression, it fi…

Xina Ji, Xingong Ding, Y Y Zhang +1

Using panel data from 11 Chinese coastal provinces (2013-2023), this study applies fixed effects and system GMM to examine the impact of shipping development on renewable energy development. Results show that shipping development significan…