GX & Decarbonization Research

Helena M. Ramos, J. E. Q. Fuentes, E. Bekçi +4

This study proposes a hybrid renewable energy system integrating hydro pumped storage and hydrogen storage for urban and remote communities. Using an optimization model applied to a remote community at risk of desertification, the base-case…

Xumiao Lin, Joana Correia, Miguel Marques +6

This paper presents a decision support system for renewable energy planning that integrates energy storage and carbon footprint assessment. Validated with a case study at the Port of Sines, Portugal, solar estimates deviated up to 14% and w…

Supraja, Manish Kumar

This review summarizes research on biomass power and cogeneration plants, covering key conversion technologies: direct combustion, gasification (including plasma), anaerobic digestion, bio-hydrogen production, and biorefining. It discusses …

Diamantis Koutsandreas, Armin Ardehali, Spyros Giannelos +1

This study integrates land constraints into an energy system optimization model for Greece, analyzing trade-offs between renewable expansion and land use. Results show onshore wind could decline up to 70% under stringent land constraints, r…

Shilin Ou, Yifan Xu, Zhenshan Zhang +2

SolarChain is a platform that anchors digital accountability to the thermodynamic limits of solar energy conversion, preventing data manipulation and speculative hoarding. It uses real-time meteorological data and geospatial coordinates to …

Yue Xu, Emma Serwaa Obobisa, Isaac Adjei Mensah

This study examines the impact of green technology innovation, renewable energy consumption, environmental tax, trade openness, and GDP on CO2 emissions in 25 European countries from 1990 to 2019. Findings show that green innovation and ren…

Jing Zhang, Xin Wen, S H Yang +1

Analyzes the economic and environmental benefits of a large hydropower project on the Lower Yarlung Tsangpo River in China using a dynamic CGE model, quantifying the impact of renewable energy expansion.

F. Rahman, Anjali Krushna Kadao, Sunaina Sardana

This study assesses the energy conservation benefits of integrating renewable energy (solar PV and thermal) into a low-carbon urban community. Using a National Pilot Smart City as a case, simulations with HOMERPro and TRNSYS show that the h…

Ahmet Önen

This paper provides a comprehensive survey of solar energy forecasting methods, tracking the transition from classical approaches to AI-based and hybrid techniques. It reviews recent strategies to improve prediction accuracy, including clas…

Anthony Ganje, Jeffrey Kurebwa

This study qualitatively evaluates the effectiveness of Zimbabwe's energy policies in promoting clean energy adoption. Policies have been somewhat effective in integrating renewables and attracting investment, but challenges include outdate…

Wanwan Dong

This review outlines the current status of Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) in China, emphasizing the importance of integrated multi-energy systems combining waves, tides, currents, and thermal/salinity gradients. It identifies key barriers to…

Elena Lucchi

This paper analyzes 133 international case studies (1991-2026) of photovoltaic retrofit in heritage buildings, evaluating energy performance, regulatory constraints, and architectural integration. It identifies three evolutionary phases and…

Datta K.

This paper conducts a bibliometric analysis and systematic literature review to explore the role of green finance in unlocking renewable energy potential. It synthesizes existing research trends and identifies key themes and gaps in the lit…

P. N. Bahl, V Kiran Kumar, Divya Tuteja

This study analyzes the impact of environmental taxes and policy stringency on renewable energy consumption in India (2000-2022) using ARDL models. Results show both instruments positively affect renewable energy, while policy uncertainty h…

Olena Korvat

This paper systematically examines the theoretical framework of state incentives for renewable energy development. Analyzing over 30 studies, it provides classification of incentives, risks, and legislative improvements, proposing enhanced …

Ramos Farroñán E.V.

This systematic review analyzes economic instruments (subsidies, carbon pricing, green bonds) for renewable energy deployment in emerging economies. It identifies key barriers and opportunities, offering insights for effective green finance…

Zhang D.

This paper examines whether green finance contributes to climate change mitigation by analyzing the asymmetric effects of renewable energy investment and R&D. Empirical evidence suggests that the effectiveness of green finance depends on th…

Everaert M.

This paper analyzes the impact of including or omitting embodied GHG emissions in renewable energy simulations for a livestock farm. It likely highlights the importance of lifecycle emissions accounting for accurate decarbonization assessme…

Huo J.

This paper proposes region-specific sourcing of lignocellulose residues as renewable feedstocks for a net-zero chemical industry, emphasizing the importance of considering local feedstock availability and sustainable supply chains.

Joshi S.

This study assesses the potential of agrivoltaics for a net-zero transition in Nagpur, India, using geospatial analysis to identify suitable areas and quantify co-benefits of energy and agricultural production.