GX & Decarbonization Research

Ankita Saxena, Elham Fakharizadehshirazi, Almut Arneth +5

This study assesses photovoltaic potential in Germany at 1 km resolution, considering land-use restrictions and technology efficiency. It finds that deploying high-efficiency PV on the most suitable land could generate up to 759 TWh, while …

Nisha Kaur, K. Sudhakar, M. R. Mohamed +2

This paper presents a systematic review of hybrid offshore renewable energy platforms integrating wind, wave, and floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems, evaluating their technical, economic, and operational performance. Based on case studies …

Ervina Efzan Mhd Noor, Wan Nor Hanani Wan Mohd Nadzmi, Mirza Farrukh Baig

This review systematically examines next-generation PV materials (perovskite tandem, N-type TOPCon, bifacial, HJT, PVT) and intelligent control strategies (AI-enabled inverters, adaptive MPPT). It highlights challenges like manufacturing co…

Faisal D. Aljabali, S. Jribi

This study evaluates renewable alternatives for an oil and gas facility in KSA, comparing PV and a multi-generation CSP system. The PTC-BC-RC system achieves higher efficiency, produces hydrogen, and has a payback period of 5.13 years, miti…

Emilia den Boer, Kamil Banaszkiewicz, Iwona Pasiecznik +4

This study assesses energy recovery from municipal solid waste in a Polish municipality using experimental data and LCA. The target system (anaerobic digestion + incineration) achieves negative GHG emissions (-72 to -81 kg CO2-eq/ton) from …

N.P.G. Salau, T.D.M. Lanzanova, J. L. S. FAGUNDEZ +4

This study evaluates the environmental performance of E93eG7, a low-carbon blend of ethanol and synthetic gasoline (eGasoline), for Brazil's flex-fuel vehicles. Lifecycle assessment shows that using second-generation ethanol feedstock can r…

Miguel Baquero-Arenal, Cristina González-Gaya, Eduardo R. Conde-López +3

This study assesses the sustainability of Madrid's municipal markets, finding that by December 2025 only 9% had solar thermal and 11% planned photovoltaic systems, far short of EU energy efficiency mandates (Directive 2023/1791). It analyze…

Yeliyya Kolati, Chandrashekar Raghutla

This study examines the impact of financialization and fintech on solar, wind, and hydropower in the top 32 RECAI countries from 2000-2024. Empirical results show conventional financial development does not significantly support renewable e…

Rajnanadini K, Yash Y, Pooja K +1

This paper reports the laboratory-scale implementation of a hybrid microgrid integrating solar PV, a small wind turbine, and battery storage. The system delivers stable 210V, 50Hz power by combining three complementary sources, reducing gri…

Huy Hoang Phan Quang, Huu Quynh Anh Le, Phan Khanh Thinh Nguyen

This review examines recent progress in biochar-integrated microbial fuel cells (MFCs), highlighting their potential for simultaneous energy recovery and environmental remediation. Biochar enhances MFC performance as an electrode material, …

Jhin-Hao Chen, Mei-Mei Song, Ming‐Tsang Lee +2

This study reviews Taiwan's solar policy evolution and examines its impact on solar concept stock prices using regression analysis on TEJ data. It assesses whether policy implementation and solar growth positively influence stock prices, co…

Muhammad Farhan Bashir, Miao Ye, Stefano Bresciani +1

This study examines how renewable energy investments, ICT, education, and economic complexity contribute to mitigating climate change in newly industrialized economies. Using multiple econometric methods, it finds that these factors reduce …

Salem Osman Abdussalam

This paper develops a comprehensive analytical framework for ex-ante evaluation of solar energy investments, showing a 99% reduction in solar module prices from 1982 to 2023, indicating a shift from subsidy dependence to market competitiven…

A. Mammadova, H. Imanov, M. Jafarli

This paper comprehensively reviews biomass energy, covering structural chemistry, feedstock classification, pre-treatment, thermochemical and biochemical conversion technologies, and product applications. It analyzes lignocellulosic compone…

Dasori Azundow Edmund, Wisdom Elikplim Korkortsi, Ramatu Al-hassan +2

This review synthesizes literature on renewable energy policy adoption and implementation in Nigeria and Ghana. It finds that Ghana's cohesive policy framework and grid upgrades have enabled higher renewable energy share, while Nigeria's fr…

Kpanoga Kolombia

This study estimates Quebec households' willingness to pay (WTP) for renewable transport fuels, focusing on solar fuels. Using a contingent valuation survey (n=367) and Heckman selection model, it finds positive but heterogeneous WTP (CAD 0…

Elif Türkboyları, Ahmet Nedim Yüksel

This study evaluates a hybrid solar-wind system (6 kW PV, 6 kW wind) for cooling a buffalo barn in rural Tekirdağ, Turkey. The system generates ~20,312 kWh/year, avoiding ~9,710 kg CO2 emissions, demonstrating renewable energy feasibility i…

Park, Kyungmin, Yang, Zhaoqing, Copping, Andrea

This study uses a high-resolution ocean model to assess Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) resource potential near Guam and Hawaii. It captures fine-scale variability in thermal structure crucial for OTEC efficiency and evaluates enviro…

Orkhan Jafarli

This paper presents a system-level assessment of residential rooftop solar PV deployment for urban decarbonisation in Azerbaijan. It quantifies the technical, economic, and policy factors influencing adoption, identifying barriers and enabl…

Panahova S., Musayev S., Abbasova U.

This study examines the evolution of renewable energy policy in Azerbaijan, identifying three main phases from fossil fuel dependence to a transitional stage. It highlights the need for consistent policy and institutional reforms for long-t…