{"title":"Renewable energy-powered water desalination and treatment network under wind power and water demand uncertainty: A possibilistic chance-constrained programming","authors":"Fateme Alipoor , Hani Gilani , Hadi Sahebi , Seyed Farid Ghannadpour","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101511","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101511","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Given the scarcity of freshwater resources, the growing significance of desalination is undeniable. It holds immense potential, particularly in regions grappling with severe water shortages. However, desalination's Achilles heel lies in its voracious energy appetite, requiring roughly ten times more energy than wastewater treatment. Moreover, the prevalent use of fossil fuels in desalination plants poses concerning issues like environmental pollution, fossil fuel depletion, and rising costs. The present study has designed an integrated Water desalination and treatment Network that includes a number of desalination facilities, storage centers, wind farms, and wastewater treatment facilities. The water desalination and treatment network has been structured using a Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP) model, considering uncertainties in wind power and water demand. Employing a chance constraint probabilistic programming approach, this model ensures robustness and balances conservatism with investment attractiveness. It aims to enhance resilience against fluctuations in wind energy and water demand within the water and energy supply chain network. The study applied this model to optimize the locations of desalination plants, treatment centers, and storage facilities. This integrated model ensures autonomy, eliminating the need for external water and energy sources while reliably meeting regional demands. In the context of the Makran coasts case study, our comprehensive mathematical model demonstrates an optimal allocation with 96.67 % attributed to fixed costs and only 3.33 % to variable costs. Moreover, this model precisely optimizes the locations of two desalination centers, two storage facilities, and ten water treatment centers, effectively managing the need for external water resources. Ultimately, through a rigorous sensitivity analysis, we unveiled that the chance constraint parameters have a significant impact on the variable costs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101511"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X24002207/pdfft?md5=ccc79019283a41ed0e0e2c540d5e2814&pid=1-s2.0-S2211467X24002207-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142096681","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":"Economic energy supply using renewable sources such as solar and wind in hard-to-reach areas of Iran with two different geographical locations","authors":"Mojtaba Rouhandeh, Abolfazl Ahmadi, Mojtaba Mirhosseini, Roshan Alirezaei","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101494","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101494","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The proliferation of environmental pollutants, the financial implications of energy transmission and distribution, the scale of electrical network assets, and the accessibility and finite nature of fossil fuels collectively constitute significant catalysts for the progression of renewable energies. Within this framework, the present study scrutinizes governmental performance in mitigating energy poverty and investigates the pragmatic implementation and economic viability of harnessing solar energy and compact wind turbines to provide electricity to two distinct, remote, and underprivileged regions of Iran. These regions have persistently confronted the predicament of energy inaccessibility, rendering the establishment of conventional infrastructure financially burdensome. The study contemplates three scenarios: the integration of solar panels and batteries, the combination of wind turbines and batteries, and standalone wind turbines. The Loss of Power Supply Probability (LPSP) is incorporated to augment system reliability, thereby elucidating its influence on costs. This study employs a diesel generator as a cost-efficient contingency measure to scrutinize system reliability under conditions where LPSP ≠ 0. The precision of the results procured is corroborated using mathematical optimization functions in the linear Simplex model for the first and third scenarios, and the nonlinear model with the genetic algorithm for the second scenario. The findings disclose that in both regions, the scenario involving small wind turbines and batteries emerges as the most optimal, with costs amounting to 9600$ for the case 1 and 6420$ for the case 2, culminating in a substantial reduction in energy supply costs relative to other scenarios. This underscores the advantageous impact of cultivating renewable energies in areas with high potential. Moreover, the non-economic costs associated with the establishment of a traditional electricity distribution network, which will be 27 times higher for the first village and 49.8 times higher for the second village compared to the optimal scenario (wind turbine and battery), have been demonstrated.</p><p>Consequently, the outcomes of this study, which underscore the optimality of small wind turbines at low and stable wind speeds, aid decision-makers in implementing cost-effective strategies for alleviating long-term energy poverty and fostering the development of energy, health, communication, and education systems.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101494"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X24002025/pdfft?md5=60b8b3f28d8c25a00a1ee3a8d2198db3&pid=1-s2.0-S2211467X24002025-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142096962","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":"Uncovering the mineral constraints on energy transition under climate change targets: A bibliometric review","authors":"Zewen Ge , Jihui Liu , Chen Zhong","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101520","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101520","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Many countries proposed their ambitious climate change targets to address the global warming challenge through accelerating the pace of energy transition towards renewable energy. However, such transition will increase the demand for critical minerals. This paper conducts a thorough bibliometric review of the related literature to offer a holistic understanding on such challenges. First, the definition of climate change target, energy transition and critical mineral are clarified. Second, a systematic bibliometric search and analysis are conducted to identify research trends. It revealed that the number of related publications has grown significantly over the past decade. Then, the most productive countries, institutions, authors, main academic disciplines, the most popular methods and the energy sectors that are most focused in this field are identified. Results show that the entire energy system, wind and solar renewable energies were the most focused energy technologies. Stock-driven Material Flow Analysis (MFA) emerges as the main methodology employed. China and Chinese authors were the most productive in this field. In addition, the hot topics and future directions of publications were identified through dividing keywords into climate change, mineral, and energy. Finally, a mineral-energy-climate knowledge framework is constructed to illustrate the linkage between mineral constraints, climate change and energy transition.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101520"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X24002293/pdfft?md5=5a6e4f813b16910846cff5636df97574&pid=1-s2.0-S2211467X24002293-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142117769","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}
Binlin Li , Mohammad Mafizur Rahman , Nils Haneklaus
{"title":"Assessing China's energy transition pathway: Insights from the synergistic effects of key drivers","authors":"Binlin Li , Mohammad Mafizur Rahman , Nils Haneklaus","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101528","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101528","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>China's energy transition is a pivotal component of global efforts to combat climate change. This study identifies the synergistic effects of key factors driving this transition, including social-technology-economic, policy, investment, governance indicators. Asymmetric nexus impacts are explored by using quantile-on-quantile regression (QQR) method. Further, the synergistic effects of key drivers on China's energy transition are examined by model 1–4. The findings show that reconciling the tradeoffs of reducing coal emissions and promoting clean energy are crucial for China's energy transition. Urban growth, environmental taxes, financial development, and strong environmental governance and institutional quality significantly support these efforts, but show different synergistic effects scenarios. These findings also reinforce the need for a more inclusive response to China's energy sustainability challenges, in particular, coordinated policies and strategies in coal-reliant industrial sectors are critical for a successful energy transition.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101528"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X24002372/pdfft?md5=03f2bac29a7f83c938bb0a7aa248005a&pid=1-s2.0-S2211467X24002372-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142168274","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":"Green energy, green innovation, and political stability led to green growth in OECD nations","authors":"Md Qamruzzaman, Salma Karim","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101519","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101519","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study analyzes the determinants of green economic growth in OECD countries, focusing on the role of technological innovation, clean energy adoption, environmental innovation, and political stability. Employing panel data analysis techniques, including Dynamic Seemingly Unrelated Regression (DSUR), Common Correlated Effects Pooled-FM (CUP-FM), and Common Correlated Effects Pooled-BC (CUP-BC), the study examines the asymmetric relationships between these factors and green growth over both the short and long run. The findings suggest that technological innovation significantly influences green growth in OECD nations, with positive and negative shocks in innovation showing distinct impacts on green growth consumption, which emphasizes embracing and expanding green technology to enhance sustainable economic development and minimize environmental damage. Similarly, clean energy adoption plays a crucial role in fostering green economic growth, with positive relationships observed between renewable energy consumption and green growth in the short and long run. Environmental innovation also positively correlates with green growth, highlighting the significance of developing new products and services to manage environmental challenges. Besides, political stability is a critical determinant of green growth, with stable political environments fostering investor confidence and encouraging long-term sustainable investments. The study underlines the complex interplay between these factors, emphasizing the bidirectional causality relationships observed among clean energy adoption, political stability, innovation, and urbanization. These findings underscore the multifaceted nature of sustainable development pathways, highlighting the need for integrated policy approaches to promote green growth agendas. The study contributes to comprehending the factors driving green economic growth in OECD countries and provides insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to advance sustainability goals. By underlining the importance of technological innovation, clean energy adoption, environmental innovation, and political stability, the study proposes valuable insights into the pathways toward achieving environmentally sustainable and economically viable growth.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101519"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X24002281/pdfft?md5=c017cfa1f436076cd61d07533eb1a30c&pid=1-s2.0-S2211467X24002281-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142117767","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}
N. Aste , C. Del Pero , F. Leonforte , S. Ounis , A.M.G. Abdelrahim
{"title":"The role of photovoltaic technology in achieving net zero energy target in residential buildings","authors":"N. Aste , C. Del Pero , F. Leonforte , S. Ounis , A.M.G. Abdelrahim","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101543","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101543","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The construction sector plays a pivotal role in reducing carbon emissions, facilitating the transition to renewable energy and promoting sustainable development. In the European Union, where decarbonization strategies are currently proving most incisive, legislative measures such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) have catalyzed a marked increase in the prevalence of energy-efficient buildings. In terms of decarbonization, such efforts can be achieved by massively applying Renewable Energy Sources (RES) both in new buildings as well as in existing ones, which represent the majority of the EU building stock. For such reasons, Building-Integrated/Applied Photovoltaic (BIPV/BAPV) systems offer a promising avenue for providing clean energy to the building sector. Nonetheless, despite their potential, the practical implementation of these systems on buildings faces feasibility constraints, mainly due to the limitation of the available installation surface.</div><div>In such a framework, this study conducts a comprehensive evaluation of BIPV/BAPV installations potential to fulfill the electricity needs of residential buildings (i.e. achieve the net zero energy target), with a particular focus on multi-family structures within the European contest. A reference high-performance building, already assessed by the authors and therefore very well documented, was used as a test bed through detailed dynamic energy simulations. According to obtained results, the net zero energy target can be achieved for energy-efficient buildings with up to 3 and 5 storeys, in Nordic and Mediterranean climatic conditions, respectively. Assuming instead reference maximum consumption thresholds (resulting in higher energy consumption), achievable results are more restrictive, since zero-energy buildings are limited to a maximum of less than 2 storeys in Nordic climates and 3 in Mediterranean climates.</div><div>In this particular historical period, the outlined results take on considerable relevance, as the highlighted feasibility limitations could jeopardise the implementation of zero emission targets, but they can also be used to properly orient energy policies under development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101543"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X24002529/pdfft?md5=90974145b26730106c009a3245694185&pid=1-s2.0-S2211467X24002529-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142315898","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":"Is it possible to manage energy politics? Exploring the direct and indirect effects of political factors on the acceptance of solar energy","authors":"Eunjung Hwang , Seoyong Kim , Sohee Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101532","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101532","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Is an energy transition a rational choice? To answer this research question, this study analyzed the direct and indirect effects of political ideology and partisan support on the acceptance of solar energy by applying regression analysis and the moderation effect. The risk perception factor, energy factor, and political factor were set as the independent variables. The results showed that non-political variables such as perceived risk, perceived benefit, negative emotion, knowledge, trust, and energy insecurity influenced the acceptance of solar energy more than political variables. Negative emotion had the strongest negative effect on the acceptance. Second, support for the Moon jae-in government as a partisanship variable was associated with the acceptance of the solar energy. However, ideology had no effect on the acceptance. Third, support for the Moon Jae-in government had a positive direct effect on the acceptance and indirectly influenced it by ways of perceived benefits, trust, and negative emotion, which are key influencers of acceptance of solar energy. Progressive political ideology had no direct effect on acceptance, but indirectly suppressed the effect of negative emotion on solar energy acceptance. This study shows that partisanship, in terms of presidential support, has both direct and indirect effects on solar energy acceptance, whereas ideology has indirect effects. Given the important role of political variables, future research should focus more on various political variables, such as political leadership, preference for green politics, climate politics, and the polarization of political support as independent variables.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101532"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142319732","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":"Implications of public acceptance assessments for site selections in the small modular reactors using system dynamics","authors":"Kyung Bae Jang, Tae Ho Woo","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101526","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101526","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the feasibility of siting a nuclear power plant (NPP) within a densely populated university campus. Site selection for NPPs is a complex process involving numerous interconnected factors. To address this complexity, we employ system dynamics (SD) modeling, a methodology renowned for its ability to quantify both technological and social aspects. Our simulation results indicate that public acceptance (PA) is a critical determinant in site selection. In the fourth month of the simulation, the model's values were identical in both PA and non-PA scenarios. However, subsequent simulations revealed a significant divergence, with PA-implicated values reaching 85.398 compared to 24.240 in the non-PA scenario. This disparity underscores the primacy of PA in the decision-making process. Given the extended timeline of NPP construction, the gap between PA and non-PA outcomes is likely to widen further, particularly in the context of positive public sentiment toward the NPP. The insights gleaned from this research can be applied to other industries, such as oil refineries, where the potential for atmospheric pollution due to toxic gas leaks necessitates careful site selection.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101526"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X24002359/pdfft?md5=9d6475a24043d43bb3960a2de4f4986e&pid=1-s2.0-S2211467X24002359-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142168176","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":"Global energy efficiency transition tendencies: Development phenomenon or not?","authors":"Philip Kofi Adom","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101524","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101524","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>I assessed energy efficiency performance and investigated transition tendencies for economies at different development levels. I found that energy efficiency performance is tied to the level of economic development, with developed economies exhibiting higher performance than developing economies. Furthermore, developed economies are more likely than developing countries to transition out of a low energy-efficient (LEE) state. Consequently, achieving higher energy efficiency (HEE) status is expected to be highly sustainable in the short-, medium-, and long-term for developed countries. However, for similar achievements, I found moderate sustainability in the medium-to long-term for upper-middle-income countries and higher unsustainability in the medium-to long-term for lower-middle-income countries. Addressing the gap in the global energy efficiency system requires a ‘big push’ investment in energy efficiency, particularly in developing countries, in addition to implementing a broad policy overhaul aimed at eliminating or reducing market barriers and inefficiencies in energy efficiency.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101524"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X24002335/pdfft?md5=f61e0a67d306f866ab94149ef0d78e5d&pid=1-s2.0-S2211467X24002335-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142148834","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}
Xiaoli Hao , Qingyu Sun , Peicheng Ma , Ke Li , Haitao Wu , Yan Xue
{"title":"Unlocking wind power potential: The pivotal role of R&D investment in boosting wind power enterprise performance","authors":"Xiaoli Hao , Qingyu Sun , Peicheng Ma , Ke Li , Haitao Wu , Yan Xue","doi":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101507","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esr.2024.101507","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Boosting the core competitiveness and operational efficiency of enterprises while minimizing costs through strategic R&D investments is crucial for the advancement of wind power companies. This paper examines data from listed wind power enterprises from 2015 to 2023 and develops a detailed multiple linear regression model for comprehensive analysis. Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. is used as a case study. The paper explores the impact of R&D investment on wind power enterprise performance through empirical and case analyses, revealing several key insights. First, both R&D intensity and per capita R&D investment positively affect wind power enterprise performance, with R&D intensity having a more substantial impact. Second, the case study of Goldwind demonstrates a clear positive correlation between R&D intensity, per capita R&D investment, and corporate performance. Third, the impact mechanism analysis shows that increased R&D investment enhances Goldwind's technological advancements, leading to new products that meet market demand and improve enterprise performance. Based on these findings, the paper proposes policy recommendations, including increasing R&D investment and recruiting more scientific researchers.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":11546,"journal":{"name":"Energy Strategy Reviews","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101507"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X24002165/pdfft?md5=fda2756bc17e83b568267132c77d3cd3&pid=1-s2.0-S2211467X24002165-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142077539","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}