GX & Decarbonization Research

Marin. autoth(SI-MaCOB)305191779 Hero, Peter Vidmar, Patrick Vlačič +1

This study develops a System Dynamics framework to evaluate a transcontinental green shipping corridor connecting Shanghai, Jebel Ali, and Koper, integrating port operations, voyage emissions, alternative fuel production, bunkering infrastr…

Lin G, Yu Y, Zhang Y +1

Using a novel firm-project-level dataset of renewable energy FDI across 185 countries (2003-2023), this study provides micro-econometric evidence that cross-border renewable investment significantly increases renewable electricity generatio…

Guelfi D, Pivatello A, Chiesa V

This study evaluates an integrated microgrid combining CHP, PV, battery storage, and heat recovery as an alternative to conventional shore power for cold ironing in grid-constrained ports. In a case study, the proposed configuration achieve…

Tania Rifat Jahan, Donald J. Docimo

This paper proposes a sustainability-centric control co-design (CCD) framework that simultaneously optimizes physical plant design and controller parameters for energy systems. It defines sustainability metrics across manufacturing, operati…

Binghao He, Qin Wang

This study develops a CGE model with detailed energy sector representation to analyze China's energy transition toward carbon peak and neutrality. Distinguishing fuel and material uses, it calibrates with a 2017 SAM and simulates to 2035, r…

Shuxian Liu, Longyan Li, Chao Ning

This paper proposes an integrated planning framework for low-carbon refinery transition, combining electrification with renewable power, green hydrogen, and electrified heat, alongside biomass and waste plastics as feedstocks. A two-stage s…

Luke Hatton, Gbemi Oluleye, Malte Jansen +2

High capital costs hinder renewables in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), despite high mitigation potential. This study shows that renewable projects in LMICs can mitigate over 20 times more emissions per project than in high-income…

S. Pascual, C. Barón, M. Bailera +3

This study assesses carbon mitigation retrofit pathways for integrated BF-BOF steel plants under various electricity supply scenarios. It quantifies how power decarbonization affects the environmental performance of retrofit technologies, o…

Prakaipetch Muangkhiew, Nan Zhao, Keerati Chayakulkheeree

This paper proposes a multi-dimensional electricity market-clearing framework that co-optimizes carbon pricing, renewable incentives, and ancillary services. Validation on IEEE 30-bus and a 160-bus Thai system shows ~5% emission reduction a…

Kamyar Amirmoeini, Olivier Bahn, Kelly de Bruin +3

AD-MERGE 2.0 is an enhanced integrated assessment model that couples climate mitigation with reactive and proactive adaptation strategies. It incorporates variable renewables, DACCS, and aligns with SSP2. Scenario analysis reveals trade-off…

Antonio M. Bento, Ruozi Song, Bing Zhang

This paper empirically analyzes China's coal-to-gas transition as a case of coal phase-out in a second-best setting, evaluating the costs and benefits of policy interventions amid market distortions. It provides insights for effective polic…

Zafar, Fatima

This study explores converting mixed plastic waste into renewable aviation fuel via thermochemical routes. It addresses low recycling rates and aviation emissions, arguing waste-based SAF can contribute to net-zero aviation. It examines pro…

Hongyu Zhou, Gang Wang, Zhen Liu +4

This paper proposes an electric-carbon dual time-shift coordinated dispatch for integrated energy systems, combining solvent-storage-assisted carbon capture power plants and EV aggregators. A 15-minute MILP model with Monte Carlo EV uncerta…

Hongjun Tan, Xueqing Yang, Xuanyu LIU +6

This study evaluates three hydrogel-based passive cooling configurations across 2,539 utility-scale PV sites in China. The water-supply hydrogel cooling achieves average temperature reductions up to 7.28°C, equivalent capacity gain of 26.83…

Ma S, jiang g, Ma S

This paper argues that industrial decarbonisation is a production-system transformation, not just emissions management. Using China's Ordos Net-Zero Industrial Park as a case, it shows how renewable energy, hydrogen, batteries, digital ener…

Tole Sutikno, Ahmad Raditya Cahya Baswara, Watra Arsadiando +2

This review evaluates electrochemical, mechanical, thermal, and hydrogen-based energy storage technologies using four metrics: round-trip efficiency, levelized cost of storage, cycle life, and technology readiness level. Lithium-ion batteri…

Mehta, Kedar

This paper examines Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) for urban decarbonization, discussing climate-adaptive integration strategies. It synthesizes multi-surface BIPV concepts (roofs, facades, balconies, semi-transparent glazing) acr…

Bloch, Lionel Benjamin

This study analyzes technical challenges of high distributed PV penetration in Swiss low-voltage grids. It shows demand-side management using flexible loads can increase PV hosting capacity by 20%, addressing grid operation and PV profitabi…

Blanco, Herib, Nijs, Wouter, Ruf, Johannes +1

This study focuses on the methanation component of Power-to-Methane (PtM) in the EU in 2050, analyzing scenarios with 80-95% CO2 reduction. PtM emerges under conditions of no CO2 underground storage and low CAPEX, with capacity reaching 40 …

Heine, L., Schlett, M., Britten, S. +5

This paper explores blue diode laser welding for copper components, driven by demand in energy transition and e-mobility. Blue wavelength offers higher absorptivity in copper, leading to stable melt pool and reduced spatter. Using synchrotr…