GX & Decarbonization Research

Yapeng Tang, Jiangfeng Shen, Fuyan Liu +2

This study evaluates three rural microgrid schemes (conventional upgrade, dynamic capacity with storage, and flexible interconnection) under progressive policy scenarios. Results show all schemes achieve IRR over 8% under supportive policie…

Muhammad Hussnain, Iram Naseem Hafiza

This study analyzes panel data from 12 BRI-MENA countries (1996-2023) to examine how financial integration, trade openness, governance quality, and renewable energy transition affect CO2 emissions. It identifies a renewable energy penetrati…

Bo Shen, Qing Han, Zixian Zhang +2

Using county-level panel data from China (2013-2023) and a Difference-in-Differences model, this study finds that the rooftop distributed PV pilot program significantly increases rural household income. The mechanism involves industrial str…

Zhongyang Chen, Fei Du, M W Wu +3

This paper analyzes China's Document No.136, focusing on policies for integrating renewable energy into the electricity market, including market-based tariffs and a sustainable settlement mechanism. It compares provincial implementation dif…

Amos Atanga

This study examines the role of renewable energy in low-carbon structural transformation using panel data for 42 Sub-Saharan African countries (1990-2023). It provides sectoral and regional evidence on socio-economic challenges of renewable…

Donald R. Noble, Simon Olsson, Kristofer Grattan +1

This paper analyzes the cost of subsidizing utility-scale renewable electricity generation in the UK, covering wind, solar, and tidal stream under the Renewables Obligation (RO) and Contracts for Difference (CfD) schemes. It finds that RO s…

Andrei Glămeanu, Iuliana Nita, Mircea Scripcariu +1

This review analyzes the legal frameworks, implementation barriers, and the Romanian case for Renewable and Citizen Energy Communities in the EU. It shows that scalability depends on operational alignment (metering, settlement, cybersecurit…

Pheladi Molepo, Tebello N.D. Mathaba, Khaled M. Abo–Al–Ez

This study analyzes barriers to renewable energy adoption in South Africa using DEMATEL and prioritizes mitigation strategies via CRITIC-TOPSIS. Top barriers are Agreement, Market, and Knowledge; strengthening local community engagement is …

Etebom John Monday, Adeyemo Isaiah Adedayo, Olawale Olalekan Oluyinka +1

This study empirically assesses a renewable energy policy framework for Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. Using solar data and cost-benefit analysis, it shows a hybrid solar-grid system could reduce energy costs by 42% and cut CO2 emissi…

Teguh Permana, Andriani Puspitaningsih

This study analyzes Indonesia's green economy transition, finding that renewable energy capacity growth is limited while carbon emissions rise with economic growth. It concludes that accelerating energy transition and strengthening environm…

Al-Swaiedi S

This study assesses the climate resilience of hybrid wind-solar systems in semi-arid regions, focusing on southeastern Iraq. Using ERA5 reanalysis and a CMIP6 ensemble, it quantifies historical (1995-2020) and future (2031-2100) reliability…

Yusuf Ibrahim

This paper empirically examines the relationship between renewable energy consumption and decarbonization in South Africa. Although no abstract is provided, the title suggests an analysis of how renewable energy deployment contributes to em…

Hundt S.

This paper analyzes the interdependency between power purchase agreements (PPAs) and financing of renewable energy projects. It examines how PPAs impact project profitability and risk profiles, and how these factors influence financing term…

Pirmanova Z.

This study analyzes the long-run relationships among sustainable development, per capita greenhouse gas emissions, PM2.5 exposure, and renewable energy consumption in Kazakhstan using the NARDL method. It reveals nonlinear cointegration dyn…

Weizhi Wang, Rongfu Sun, Zhenjiang Shi +4

This paper addresses the 'separation of certificate and power' problem in cross-province green power trading under China's East Data, West Computing project. It proposes using Physical Transmission Rights (PTRs) as compliance certificates f…

N. Mhetras, D. Gokhale

This review summarizes recent developments in biofuel production from lignocellulosic biomass (LCB), highlighting its potential as a sustainable renewable resource. High costs of pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis remain key barriers. In…

Zhihao Zhang, Jiayan Xie, Huie Zhang +3

This paper constructs a wind-solar-hydrogen hybrid microgrid for Xinjiang, China, using DQN deep reinforcement learning for intelligent scheduling. The simulation results show that the proposed AI-based optimal scheduling can reduce annual …

Indira Priyadarshini Padhy Indira Priyadarshini Padhy, Priti Manjari Barik Priti Manjari Barik, Chinmaya Kumar Swain Chinmaya Kumar Swain +1

This review examines the role of renewable energy in India's pursuit of energy independence by 2047. It analyzes key policies like National Solar Mission, PLI scheme, Green Hydrogen Mission, and PM-KUSUM, identifying challenges and recommen…

Harrison Fell, D. Kaffine

This paper demonstrates that the environmental value of renewable energy is spatiotemporally heterogeneous, depending on the characteristics of displaced fossil-fuel plants, market forces, and policies. It provides implications for efficien…

Agata Mielcarek, P. Kuczyński

This paper conducts a techno-economic analysis of electrochemical energy storage parameters for a large industrial customer with renewables, using Volkswagen Poznań as a case study. It models energy balances, storage operation focusing on a…