GX & Decarbonization Research

PhD Yuel Okey Kalu, Richard C. Udeala, Sunday Uta Kalu

This study surveys builders and civil engineers in South-East Nigeria on the optimization of building-integrated renewable energy systems (BIRES). It finds low adoption and awareness, with barriers including lack of design guidelines, high …

Zhaoyang Xu, Lei Zhu, KuoRay Mao +1

This study analyzes three solar projects in China (Ningxia, Shandong, Jiangsu) to examine how low-carbon transitions affect energy justice (distributive, procedural, recognition). Using field interviews and policy analysis, it develops a fo…

Michaela Makešová, Michaela Valentová, Matouš Pilnáček

This paper uses latent class analysis to develop a typology of household photovoltaic (PV) investors, revealing heterogeneity in investment behavior. Based on Czech data, it identifies distinct classes of investors by characteristics and mo…

Ravi Sheth, Chandresh Parekha

This chapter examines the synergy between renewable energy and AI, highlighting how AI technologies like machine learning and deep learning can optimize solar and wind energy systems through predictive analytics, demand forecasting, and rea…

Oleg Chevtchenko, Elena Chevtchenko, O Shevchenko

This paper presents a strategic masterplan for a circular energy system in the Netherlands, storing surplus renewable electricity as silicon granules and releasing heat and power on demand via CHP. It outlines a 25-year, six-step transition…

César Ducruet, Mariantonia Lo Prete

This chapter reviews local initiatives in European port cities on energy transition and transport fluidity. Individual initiatives concentrate in northern Europe and large ports, while collective actions, funded by the EU, are more common i…

Ashwini K. Swain, Sarada Prasanna Das

This paper analyzes how Indian cities can act as catalysts for the energy transition. By examining urban-centric policies and plans, it identifies drivers, enablers, and barriers, and proposes priorities and governance reforms to unlock cit…

Frauke Wiese, Kaya Dünzen, Alexander Kling +6

This repository provides background information for creating context scenarios for climate neutrality with different notions of sufficiency and green growth. It documents descriptors, cross-impact balance analysis, and narratives of six sce…

Michelangelo Misuraca, Luca D’Aniello, Maria Spano

This study analyzes renewable energy social representations in Reddit climate discourse (2018-2026, 91,817 comments) using a computational adaptation of the Hierarchical Evocation Method. Combining theory-informed lexical anchoring with dat…

Revati Raman Maurya, Savita Dewangan, Saurbh Shukla +3

This study examines the effects of organic amendments in fruit-based agroforestry systems in the Vindhyan region of India, focusing on crop productivity, soil properties, and climate change mitigation. It provides insights into sustainable …

Elias Skodras

This paper proposes Transport Energy Infrastructure (TEI) as a distinct infrastructure category for Europe's evolving transport and energy systems. It argues that the central constraint of the energy transition is shifting from generation t…

Isaac Akomea-Frimpong, Alexander Baah Amoakwa, Comfort Owusu Kedjah +2

This study explores critical success factors for climate finance in sustainable infrastructure projects. Using fuzzy synthetic analysis of survey data from stakeholders across countries, it identifies financial resilience strategies, decarb…

Kire Stavrov, Strahinja Trpevski, Natasha Malijanska Andreevska

This study develops an integrated methodology combining LiDAR data, GIS analysis, and dynamic solar simulation to assess solar energy potential in the built environment. It finds that roof geometry, orientation, and climate strongly influen…

Robert Hill, Leigh Neethling, Morné Oosthuizen

This study uses occupational relatedness metrics to assess whether green jobs can absorb displaced youth from South Africa's coal industry in Mpumalanga. Findings indicate a significant skill gap, suggesting reskilling programs are necessar…

Mugdha Paranjape, Prof. Dr. Arun Gaikwad

This study constructs an Environmental Accounting Index (EAI) for Indian chemical companies, analyzing disclosures from 2018-2023. It finds that while large firms show moderate-to-high disclosure levels, smaller firms treat reporting as a c…

Robadey J, Liechti M, Nguyen D +1

This study demonstrates that optimized heat-exchanger design can overcome the low thermal conductivity of phase change materials (PCMs) in thermal energy storage. A prototype for domestic hot water and space heating achieved discharge power…

Arif MAB, Deb S

This paper compares price-following and MPC strategies for V2G dispatch on an IEEE 33-bus feeder at 10%, 30%, and 50% EV shares. MPC reduces system peak by 18-28% in all cases, while price-following worsens peak by 23.7% at 50% share. The s…

Ramos-Estrada M, Aguilera-Torres C, Bejar-Vega A +2

This study uses reactive molecular dynamics (ReaxFF) to elucidate the thermolysis mechanism of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), assessing the feasibility of recovering hydrogen and sulfur. It highlights the importance of cutoff radius, showing conve…

Franco A

This paper proposes an integrated framework for transforming ports into energy hubs, integrating renewable generation, storage, green hydrogen, microgrids, and intelligent management. Using data-driven analysis and optimization, it supports…

Elgamal G, El-Shabasy A, Abdelkhalek M +2

This study designs and compares two atmospheric-moisture-based electrolysis systems for green hydrogen in arid regions: a Direct Air Electrolyzer (DAE) and a hybrid dehumidifier-alkaline electrolyzer (DH-AE). For Cairo's low humidity, the D…