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{"title":"Systematic failures in the development of photovoltaic systems: The case study of Iran's solar energy","authors":"Mohammad Mahdi Akhlaghi ,&nbsp;Ali Shafiei Alavijeh ,&nbsp;Ramin Hosseinalizadeh ,&nbsp;Shohreh Nasri ,&nbsp;Sepehr Ghazinoory","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101637","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101637","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Renewables as alternatives to conventional energy systems have been developing very fast in recent years in Iran like in other countries. This growth is rooted in new goals and support policies that are going to facilitate the development and motivate the investors. Among these policies, Feed in Tariffs (FiT) were customized for different renewables. Furthermore, the length of purchase contracts and the FiT calculation method during the contract period were revised. However, because of the lack of experience and fast growth rate, some serious problems such as the shortage of funding and the system failures caused by the weakness of prerequisite standards and infrastructures are predicted in the future. These problems seem to be more critical, especially for PV systems that don't have a long history in Iran. For this purpose, a system dynamic approach was used to investigate the economic, social, and political aspects of this system. Monocentricity of renewable energy support policies has caused any problem to directly or indirectly cause the system to fail. For example, in this study, the lack of a reference laboratory and relevant standards for photovoltaic systems have been investigated. This study aims to investigate how the lack of reference laboratories and non-compliance with relevant standards will hinder the development of photovoltaic systems. To overcome this problem, in addition to strengthening the issues related to standards and laboratories, it is necessary to widen the range of support policies. Parallel support policies will strengthen the photovoltaic system in Iran.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101637"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143152387","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advanced nuclear technologies in modern energy systems: A comparative risk assessment in Japan","authors":"Bonjun Koo ,&nbsp;Kazuhiko Noguchi ,&nbsp;Fumitaka Watanabe ,&nbsp;Kotaro Kubo ,&nbsp;Tadahiro Shibutani","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101632","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101632","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In response to global challenges posed by climate change and the urgent need to transition toward sustainable energy sources, this study aims to understand societal risk perceptions associated with both established and emerging energy systems. Utilizing the analytical hierarchy process (AHP), a comparative risk assessment was conducted on renewable energy sources versus nuclear power options, including the potential role of advanced nuclear technologies. The analysis included advanced nuclear technologies, such as small modular reactors, alongside traditional light-water reactors as part of future nuclear options. The AHP results indicate that \"Safety\" holds a significant importance weight of 0.41 in nuclear systems, whereas \"Stable Supply\" is prioritized with a weight of 0.35 in renewable systems, underscoring different stakeholder priorities. This comparative methodology facilitated a thorough evaluation of safety, economic feasibility, and community impact. The preliminary results reveal a diverse risk–benefit landscape with specific considerations for traditional nuclear power and potential future systems, such as advanced nuclear technologies. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers, offering a detailed understanding of the trade-offs between different energy technologies. This study emphasizes the necessity for further research to clarify the specific characteristics and societal acceptance of advanced nuclear technologies, aiming to develop detailed guidelines for their assessment and integration into comprehensive energy strategies. Such research will support informed and flexible policymaking that responds to the dynamic challenges of global energy demand.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101632"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143153008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Innovations in bioethanol production: A comprehensive review of feedstock generations and technology advances","authors":"Abeer Kazmi ,&nbsp;Tahira Sultana ,&nbsp;Amir Ali ,&nbsp;Aneela Nijabat ,&nbsp;Gaojie Li ,&nbsp;Hongwei Hou","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101634","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101634","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To switch to renewable energy sources from fossil fuels, there is an urgent global need for an inventive technique for turning food waste into biofuels. The production of bioethanol from food waste might result in a long-lasting method that would satisfy both the growing population's energy needs and the problem of disposing of food waste. According to estimates, one-third of the food produced worldwide, or 1.3 billion tonnes annually, is wasted. Biofuels like bioethanol reduce dependency on fossil fuels and can operate with a fleet of internal combustion engines. Using biofuels can decrease carbon dioxide emissions from internal combustion engine fleets. Typically, bioethanol production involves the microbial fermentation of fermentable carbohydrates into ethanol. Fermentation processes used in bioethanol production generally employ yeast (<em>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</em>) to convert sugars from biomass into ethanol and CO₂. Batch, fed-batch, and continuous fermentation techniques are used, with advances such as immobilized cell reactors and genetic engineering improving output and efficiency. Furthermore, combining enzymatic hydrolysis with fermentation (simultaneous saccharification and fermentation) enhances the conversion of complex carbohydrates to ethanol. Traditional feedstocks (first-generation feedstock) consist of cereal grains, sugar cane, and sugar beets. However, lignocellulosic (second-generation), microbial biomass (third-generation), and genetically modified microalgae (fourth-generation) based feedstocks have been researched due to concerns about the sustainability of food. This paper discusses available methods, such as fermentation techniques, and compares bioethanol generation from various feedstocks. The objectives of this review are to compare different generations of biofuel production. The current review also provides industrial producers with knowledge of the technologies and resources that are currently accessible and the possibilities for future innovation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101634"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143151909","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Charging strategies and battery ageing for electric vehicles: A review","authors":"Jennifer Leijon","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2025.101641","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2025.101641","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Introducing electric vehicles in society requires access to charging infrastructure and a robust electric grid. This development concernsstrategic planning of policymakers. However, much uncertainty still exists about how new charging strategies affect the vehicle batteries, due to the fast development. This review article provides an overview of recent literature on how electric vehicle batteries are aged during different charging strategies, such as conductive charging, inductive charging, and battery swapping. This study finds that some charging conditions, such as fast charging at low temperatures, degrade batteries faster. Battery ageing is a non-linear process and depends on, for example, temperature, charging current, and state-of-charge. The high charging rates strongly influence battery degradation. It is concluded that there is a trade-off between faster charging and a longer battery lifetime. There is an interest in vehicle-to-grid to add revenues and grid flexibility. However, the related battery degradation needs to be further investigated. A key challenge in the decision-making process is to plan for charging infrastructure suitable for electric vehicle owners while contributing to the long life of electric vehicle batteries and ensuring socially acceptable and economically viable solutions. More interdisciplinary research in this field is recommended to support the clean energy transition.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101641"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143151910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determinants of carbon dioxide emissions in technology revolution 6.0: new insights from Brunei","authors":"Vu Ngoc Xuan","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101633","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101633","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The manuscript explores the dynamic nexus between electricity consumption, renewable energy (REC), foreign direct investment (FDI), gross domestic product (GDP), and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions within the context of Technology Revolution 6.0 in Brunei. The objective is to assess these variables' long- and short-term relationships, examining how economic growth and energy use affect environmental sustainability. A Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) approach is employed to capture the complex interrelationships and address the variables' integration order, followed by CUSUM and CUSUM of squares tests for model stability. The findings reveal that electricity consumption, GDP, and FDI significantly and positively impact CO2 emissions, while REC significantly and negatively impacts CO2 emissions. The results indicate a significant positive long-run impact of EC, GDP on CO2 emissions, with a 1 % increase in EC, GDP associated with the 0.45 % and 0.59 % rise in emissions, suggesting Brunei's reliance on fossil fuel-driven economic growth. Conversely, renewable energy shows a negative correlation with CO2 emissions, as a 1 % increase in renewable energy use leads to a 0.32 % reduction in emissions. FDI was found to increase emissions, with a 1 % rise in FDI contributing to a 0.27 % increase in CO2 emissions, indicating a pollution haven effect. These findings underscore the importance of economic diversification, stricter FDI regulations, and accelerated renewable energy adoption in reducing Brunei's environmental impact. Policy recommendations emphasize aligning Brunei's Vision 2035 with global sustainability goals, enhancing CO2 rules, and promoting low-carbon economic sectors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101633"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143152827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Did digitalization of manufacturing industry improved the carbon emission efficiency of exports: Evidence from China","authors":"Shengli Zhao,&nbsp;Xiaoye Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101614","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101614","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions are currently global goals pursued by countries worldwide. The Chinese government has also committed to peaking carbon dioxide emissions by 2030. As a developing country with the highest export volume of goods in the world, it is crucial for China to utilize digital technology to reduce carbon emissions in its export sector. Our study utilized spatial econometric methods to examine the impact of digitalization in manufacturing on export carbon emission efficiency in various provinces of China from 2003 to 2020. The results of our research indicate that digitalization in manufacturing has significantly improved the efficiency of export carbon emissions in these provinces. However, the spatial spillover effects were found to be insignificant. This impact was more pronounced in provinces with higher levels of economic development, human capital, and infrastructure construction. The digitalization of the manufacturing industry primarily enhances export carbon emission efficiency through total factor productivity, upgrading of industrial structure, and improvement of export product quality. This paper provides research ideas and policy recommendations for utilizing the digital development of manufacturing to promote the improvement of export carbon emission efficiency.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101614"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143152877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How does financial inclusion influence environmental sustainability in Saudi Arabia?","authors":"Abdulmajeed Mhali Alshammari","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2025.101643","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2025.101643","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Financial Inclusion (FI) can increase access to financial resources, which can give rise to environmental problems if financial resources are not utilized for renewable projects. Thus, this research aims to empirically test the effect of FI on the environment in the fossil fuel-dependent Saudi economy. For this purpose, the effect of FI on CO₂ emissions is tested in the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) framework by using the autoregressive distributive lag technique and by using a period 1980–2021 in Saudi Arabia. The results substantiate the EKC hypothesis in the long and short run with a turning point of income per capita at Saudi Riyals 123,297 and 123,355, respectively. So, economic growth does have environmental problems in the Kingdom as per the average income per capita during the sample period. FI raises emissions in the long and short runs. However, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows help in mitigating CO₂ emissions and urbanization has insignificant effect. Based on the results, the Saudi government should encourage the FDI inflows to support a clean environment and should revise financial policies to mitigate the environmental problems of the financial sector in the Kingdom.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101643"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143153005","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Complex links between the energy trilemma dimensions in top 25 energy trilemma performers: The role of the UN plan of action for 2030","authors":"Masoud Shirazi","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101623","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101623","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Humanizing energy, i.e., engaging people and communities with the energy systems, is imperative to consider the societies’ diverse perspectives, needs, and global impacts, which is essential for a balanced growth of energy trilemma (ET). Particularly, the humanizing energy may affect the complex links, e.g., synergy and trade-off, between the ET dimensions, e.g., energy equity, energy security, and environmental sustainability, influencing the policy pathfinding for balanced growth of ET. In this respect, the United Nations plan of action for 2030 especially goal seven, i.e., affordable and clean energy, associates with this purpose. Accordingly, this study addresses the dynamic multi-dimensional assessments to indicate how such agreement affects the complex links between the ET dimensions in the top 25 ET-performing countries, which are also recognized as leaders across the energy transition index. To do this, three analytical methods, e.g., the Markov switching regimes, spillover effects, and advanced sustainability analysis, are applied. The results show that complex links between the ET dimensions are time-varying and asymmetric pre- and post-the 2030 Agenda. Specifically, the Markov regime-switching analysis reveals that a dynamic combination of synergies and trade-offs can lead to a balanced growth of ET in response to the 2030 commitments under different regimes. Then, the spillover effects exhibit that the intensity and mode of synergy/trade-off throughout the short-term fluctuations of ET networks are affected by the 2030 commitments, which require supervising risk transmission management and regulations towards a balanced growth of ET. Last, the advanced sustainability analysis discloses causality between the ET dimensions through synergy, trade-off, or D-linking by different countries in response to the 2030 commitments. Consequently, combining these three applied methods serves actionable policy implications that can be instrumental in formulating strategies of humanizing energy towards a balanced growth of ET in top energy trilemma performers and potentially other analogous settings globally. These strategies should focus on connections between the “5 Ds”, e.g., decarbonization, digitalization, decentralization, disruption, and diversification, which navigate the uncertainties and complexities energy leaders face.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101623"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143153007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Review on energy governance and demand security in oil-rich countries","authors":"Amir Mohammad Moghani,&nbsp;Reyhaneh Loni","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101625","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101625","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Energy plays a critical role in the economic advancement of nations. The reliance of oil-rich countries on energy revenues underscores the importance of ensuring the security of this vital resource. Safeguarding the security of energy resources is a top priority for the national security of the producing countries. The current geopolitical landscape is heavily influenced by energy considerations, making energy governance a key factor in enhancing national security. This review paper aims to discuss and present the role of energy governance impacts on the national security of oil-rich countries based on energy governance literature. The scientific publications selected to be studied are from 2010 to 2024. The findings suggest that effective energy governance plays a crucial role in enhancing the national security of countries abundant in oil resources. It is imperative to tailor energy governance to bolster national resilience in the energy sector, given the interconnectedness of energy governance, energy security, and national security. As such, pivotal aspects of energy governance encompass revenues and resources management, stakeholder participation, global politics and international relations, and the culture and value of societies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101625"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143151462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Load frequency control progress: A comprehensive review on recent development and challenges of modern power systems","authors":"Muhammad Majid Gulzar ,&nbsp;Daud Sibtain ,&nbsp;Mohammed Alqahtani ,&nbsp;Fahad Alismail ,&nbsp;Muhammad Khalid","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101604","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101604","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research strives to examine the advancements in load frequency control (LFC) and identify the future trajectory for interconnected multi-area power systems (IMAPSs). The primary aim of LFC is to diminish frequency instabilities in order to attain a satisfactory performance by ensuring the stability of IMAPSs. A comprehensive view has been conducted, encompassing initial classical control methods as well as newer technologies and modern methodologies. The paper also examines different control strategies, robustness and adaptive property of the controllers for LFC in IMAPSs. The analysis includes an examination of fuzzy control and both previous and modern optimization strategies. This evaluation focuses on the modern technology advancements and advanced control tactics. The performance evaluation of the control strategies is evaluated by the incorporating renewable energy sources (RESs), electric vehicles, and storage devices. The analysis also includes the application of machine learning approach and reinforcement methods for LFC. Moreover, the smart grid is an inevitable field for the researchers; therefore, this study explores the LFC problem in smart grids and the complex structure of power systems, specifically focusing on challenges related to restricted communication bandwidth, fault scenarios in communication, and cyber-attacks. This article offers a comprehensive and meticulous analysis of the difficulties linked to LFC in contemporary and intricate power systems. Researchers and professionals interested in LFC may benefit from this work. This study thoroughly examines future strategies and approaches to improve the performance, stability, and reliability of LFC in response to growing complexity and unpredictability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101604"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143151905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}