GX & Decarbonization Research

Athanasios-Foivos Papathanasiou, Georgios Moscholios Syrigos, E. Baltas

This study assesses a hybrid renewable energy system for a Greek island, combining wind turbines, desalination, and four storage options (green hydrogen, pumped hydro, batteries, and a combined option). Based on a 10-year simulation, it fin…

Dongkwan Kim, Hanung Nam, Hwanuk Yu +2

This paper proposes an integrated 2D-LSMC real options method for solar PV facility planning, simultaneously optimizing investment timing and spot-PPA selection. It supports decision-making under uncertainty and contributes to the economic …

M. Nalmpanti, B. Vlaswinkel

This paper evaluates offshore solar potential in Italy from environmental and spatial planning perspectives. It highlights the Mediterranean's high solar irradiance and calm waters, proposing co-location with offshore wind for efficiency ga…

Rui Wang, Wenfeng He, Yumiao Xue +2

This study explores optimizing agricultural irrigation as virtual energy storage to match renewable power profiles. By adjusting irrigation schedules, it unlocks climate benefits during the energy transition, reducing reliance on fossil-fue…

Mohammad Omar Alfadil, Mukhtar A. Kassem, Ramez A. Al-Mansob

This paper systematically reviews 1285 articles on net-zero energy buildings (NZEBs), highlighting emissions reduction and cost savings as key benefits, while identifying high storage costs, grid integration challenges, and insufficient pol…

Ali M. Al-Ashwal, Osamah Eskandar Shaalan, Omar Omer Ahmed Obad +1

Following the civil war in Yemen, solar home systems proliferated in Sana'a due to grid failure. This study evaluates the economic and environmental feasibility of PV grid-parity using LCOE, finding high viability and significant CO2 reduct…

Panagiotis Madouros, Y. Katsigiannis, E. Pompodakis +2

This study analyzes a zero feed-in smart microgrid with PV and battery storage at a Greek university campus. Using real data, it finds that an optimal 760 kWp PV and 1250 kWh lead-carbon battery system achieves a net present value of EUR 1.…

Mohammad Mahdi Kordian Hamedani, Alireza Jahangiri, R. Mehri +1

Proposes fuzzy reinforcement learning based energy management system (Fuzzy-EMS) optimized by Starfish Optimization Algorithm (SFOA) for hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES) including PV, wind, batteries, and EVs. Achieves cost reductions…

I. Malashin, Dmitry Martysyuk, V. Nelyub +3

This study develops a multi-objective optimization model for regional biogas supply chains using organic waste, considering economic, environmental, and resilience criteria. A case study shows moderate investment yields significant emission…

Luke Vaughan

This thesis analyzes why geothermal energy has not seen cost reductions and capacity increases comparable to wind and solar despite decades of Production Tax Credit eligibility. Using US data from 2004-2024, it finds that global deployment …

Hui Li, AO Qing, Ze He +1

This study uses spatial autocorrelation and spatial econometric modeling to analyze the spatiotemporal characteristics and synergies of large-scale wind and solar power deployment in China from 2014 to 2023. Results show significant increas…

Ulia Baut de Smondera

This paper examines the role of independent researchers in advancing renewable energy technologies. It analyzes methodological approaches, key contributions, and challenges of scalability and integration. Findings show that independent inno…

Florin Cornel Dumiter, Samuel Nicoară, Olimpia Neagu +3

This study examines the relationship between renewable energy and economic growth across EU countries from 2013 to 2023 using cluster analysis and regression. Results show varying associations, emphasizing the need for tailored energy polic…

Ali Asghar Sadabadi, Zohreh Rahimirad

Using survey data from 2532 Iranian households, this study applies machine learning clustering to identify five distinct prosumer profiles for rooftop solar adoption. It proposes a cluster-based policy framework integrating financial, non-f…

Kenji Shiraishi, Won Young Park

This paper examines the trade-offs between cost, supply feasibility, and emissions for imported biomass used in power generation in Japan, considering domestic resource constraints. It provides insights into optimal procurement strategies u…

Ulia Baut de Smondera

This paper explores the significant role of independent researchers in advancing renewable energy technologies. It examines methodological approaches, key contributions, and challenges in scalability and integration, finding that independen…

Prince Singh, Pabitra Kumar Jena, Shawkat Hammoudeh

This bibliometric review analyzes 2,050 publications (1997-2025) on financial development, FDI, CO2 emissions, governance, and renewable energy consumption. It finds rising interest post-Paris Agreement, with a shift toward green finance an…

Bo-qiang Lin, Yuxin Yang

This paper analyzes how the merger of national and local tax authorities affects capital flows into renewable energy. It examines the mechanism through which tax enforcement efficiency promotes renewable investment, offering policy implicat…

I. O. Babanin

This study analyzes Russia's energy strategy up to 2050 and evaluates the role of renewable energy. It compares the energy policies of Russia, the EU, the US, and China to identify correlations between resource endowment and renewable energ…

Akhtar I. Riwayat, M A Hannan, A.Z. Arsad +3

This study assesses the socio-economic impacts of integrating photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage technologies to achieve net-zero carbon buildings. It analyzes cost reductions, job creation, and other benefits, providing policy insights …