GX & Decarbonization Research

Likadja FJ, Benu FL, Kase P +1

This mixed-methods study examines renewable energy policy (smart grid solar) in Semau Island, Indonesia. It finds that energy diversification significantly improves electricity fulfillment and community welfare. Despite challenges like limi…

Riedinger, Nora, Chamot, Stephen, Ross, Hannah +5

This paper presents the design and integration of a winch-based hybrid model testing system in the NREL wave tank to simulate wind, currents, and mooring forces. The system applies forces in four degrees of freedom, enabling realistic testi…

Njenje T, Ahmadi S, Amendolagine V +2

Using panel data from 27 Sub-Saharan African countries, this study finds that renewable energy consumption positively impacts life expectancy after controlling for GDP, health expenditure, and urbanization. The results underscore the co-ben…

Farr, Hayley, Whiting, Jonathan, Weers, Jon +1

This paper introduces the U.S. Department of Energy's Portal and Repository for Information on Marine Renewable Energy (PRIMRE). PRIMRE consists of seven knowledge hubs providing data, software, documents, and more. It features an AI assist…

Atanasov V, Stoilov D, Petkova N +1

This paper analyzes harmonic resonance in medium-voltage distribution networks with high photovoltaic penetration. Using an equivalent model of 20 kV networks, it shows that increasing cable length and reducing short-circuit power shift res…

Presuel-Moreno, Francisco, Derrico, Chloe, Creveling, Peter +1

This study investigates crevice corrosion in composite-to-metal fastener joints used in marine renewable energy devices. Various alloy and composite combinations were tested under different seawater exposure conditions (indoor immersion, ti…

Asst. Prof. Pushpa Koranga and 2Asst. Prof. Thanmaya Jyothi Bhupati

This study analyzes computational strategies, including numerical modeling, optimization, and data-driven methods, to enhance the efficiency of renewable energy conversion systems (solar, wind). Using secondary data, it evaluates potential …

Salaudeen, Yusuf, Bani Issma'eel, Eman, Haikal, Ghadir +1

This study numerically investigates torpedo anchor performance for deep-water mooring of marine hydrokinetic (MHK) devices in sandy seabeds. It analyzes how slenderness ratio, fin length, and mass affect penetration depth and pull-out resis…

Wyckoff, Kevin, Kishore, Shalinee, Banarjee, Arindam

This study optimally sizes and dispatches three energy storage technologies (battery, pumped hydro, compressed air) for a microgrid powered by wave energy and serving a remote community with desalination. Using real wave and demand data for…

Tong Z, Li Z, Jing X +2

This paper proposes a method to estimate the frequency support capability of renewable energy units from measured data. It introduces a power decoupling approach to separate virtual inertia and primary frequency control responses, combined …

Pérez-Sánchez, Cristina

This role-playing game explores social justice issues in the deployment of wind farms. It highlights conflicts between decarbonization goals, environmental protection, and local livelihoods. Participants take on stakeholder roles and negoti…

Kokumo, Endurance Agbonmwandolor

This study evaluates the technical and economic feasibility of electricity generation from wood sawdust via gasification in Nigeria. It designs a small-scale gasification plant and performs thermodynamic analysis, achieving 20-30% electrica…

Stitou, Hicham, Atillah, Mohamed Amine, Boudaoud, Abdelghani +1

This paper evaluates the transient stability of a hybrid PV-wind microgrid at the Tinghir substation in Morocco. ETAP analysis reveals power angle changes approaching the IEEE Std 421.5 stability limit and voltage variations exceeding IEC 6…

Abdulwahab Buhari Zogirma*, Ishaya Musa Dagwa, Tanko Musa Zarmai

This study evaluates the performance of a flywheel solar water pump in Nigeria's semi-arid climate zone using flow rate as the performance metric. Data from four locations and standard test conditions were analyzed via ANOVA. Results show s…

Ani Sunday Elijah

This paper analyzes the chronic underperformance of Nigeria's electricity sector and argues that solar energy offers a strategic opportunity to drive economic growth. It recommends coherent policy design, regulatory certainty, financial inn…

Hussaini A. Bukar, Musa U. Dabai, Abdullahi M. Sokoto +3

This study produced and characterized biolubricant from Sesbania herbacea seed oil via double transesterification. Oil extraction yield was 20.0%, with low acid value (2.70 mgKOH/g) and free fatty acid content (1.35 mmol/L). The biolubrican…

Fozilova Mohira Soyibjon qizi

This article analyzes the operating principles and energy characteristics of tower solar power plants, examining conversion efficiency, thermal processes, and energy storage. It discusses advantages and disadvantages and the role of such pl…

Bakar, Afarulrazi Abu, Poad, Hazwaj Mhd, Xian, Benjamin Ho Hao +3

This paper presents the design and implementation of a 7-level cascaded asymmetric multilevel inverter optimized for renewable energy applications. The proposed topology uses asymmetric DC voltage sources to generate seven voltage levels, b…

Abi, Hassan Abdi, Isak, Abdullahi Mohamed, Ali, Suleiman Abdullahi +3

This paper presents a simulation study of a wind energy water pumping system using a SEPIC converter to stabilize voltage for a BLDC motor. The combined modeling in MATLAB/Simulink demonstrates efficient off-grid operation under variable wi…

Sudarshana Banerjee, Surya Pratap Singh, Diwesh Kumar +1

This introductory chapter surveys solar energy's role in sustainable development, covering photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies, their alignment with UN SDGs (7, 12, 13), and challenges such as intermittency and life-cycle impacts. I…