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The interaction between energy transition, pollution, recycling, and ecological footprint: Lessons from European countries 能源转型、污染、循环利用与生态足迹的互动：来自欧洲国家的经验

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Energy Policy Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115136

José Alberto Fuinhas , Zakir Khan , Matheus Koengkan , Hussain Muhammad Irshad , Hélde Domingos

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Promoting broad participation in CCUS system via a technical service business model and bi-level optimization with carbon trading incentives 通过技术服务商业模式和碳交易激励的双层优化，促进CCUS体系的广泛参与

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Energy Policy Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115099

Peng Wu , Sha Xiao , Wen Wang , Hong Wang , Shansen Wei

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Two roads to understanding youth acceptance of energy transition policies: A symmetrical and asymmetrical perspective 了解青年对能源转型政策接受程度的两条途径：对称视角和不对称视角

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Energy Policy Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115102

Franco Sancho-Esper , Carla Rodriguez-Sanchez , María José Miquel-Romero , Francisco José Sarabia-Sánchez

{"title":"Two roads to understanding youth acceptance of energy transition policies: A symmetrical and asymmetrical perspective","authors":"Franco Sancho-Esper , Carla Rodriguez-Sanchez , María José Miquel-Romero , Francisco José Sarabia-Sánchez","doi":"10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115102","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115102","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The social acceptance of energy transition (ET) policies is essential to ensure their legitimacy and effectiveness. Drawing on cognitive and affective frameworks, this study examines how trust in government, emotional responses, and perceptions of procedural fairness shape young people's acceptance of ET policies in Spain, a country with high energy dependence and ambitious decarbonization targets within the European Union's climate agenda. Using a mixed-methods design combining structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA), we analyze data from 1707 respondents aged 18 to 30. The CB-SEM results show that trust in government enhances perceived procedural fairness, which in turn strongly predicts policy acceptance. Trust also increases positive emotions, although it does not significantly reduce negative emotions. Emotions influence fairness perceptions, with positive emotions strengthening these perceptions and negative emotions weakening them. Notably, our results reveal that positive emotions directly increase the acceptance of ET policies, whereas negative emotions do not have a significant effect. This finding suggests that general discussions about ET may evoke responses that are more hopeful than fearful. FsQCA reveals multiple causal pathways to acceptance, typically involving combinations of fairness, trust, and positive emotions. Conversely, the causal pathways leading to non-acceptance consistently involve the absence of fairness and positive emotions. Gender differences emerge, with women proving more likely to support ET policies, especially when trust and fairness are present. These findings deepen understanding of the psychological mechanisms behind policy acceptance and offer insights for designing participatory, procedurally fair, and emotionally aligned strategies to advance ET.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11672,"journal":{"name":"Energy Policy","volume":"211 ","pages":"Article 115102"},"PeriodicalIF":9.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146036654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Critical success factors for floating photovoltaic (FPV) deployment: Insights from Türkiye's renewable energy sector 浮动光伏（FPV）部署的关键成功因素：来自<s:1> rkiye公司可再生能源部门的见解

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Energy Policy Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115129

Beliz Ozorhon, Nevzat Can Yerlikaya

{"title":"Critical success factors for floating photovoltaic (FPV) deployment: Insights from Türkiye's renewable energy sector","authors":"Beliz Ozorhon, Nevzat Can Yerlikaya","doi":"10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115129","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115129","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As countries seek pathways toward decarbonization, floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems are increasingly recognized as a promising renewable energy technology that optimizes land use while reducing water losses and enhancing energy security. Despite rapid global interest, most FPV research emphasizes technical design and site selection, leaving institutional, policy, and stakeholder-related dimensions underexplored. This paper addresses this gap by applying a Critical Success Factor (CSF) approach to assess the enabling conditions for FPV deployment in Türkiye. A structured survey of 90 professionals from academia, government, and industry was conducted and analyzed through factor analysis, revealing three key dimensions—Energy Optimization, Community Engagement, and Economic Sustainability—that together explain nearly 60 % of the variance in stakeholder perceptions. Nine CSFs received mean importance ratings above 4.0, with Site Selection for Maximizing Energy Potential ranked highest (mean = 4.40). A strong consensus across stakeholder groups indicates systemic alignment in priorities for FPV expansion. These findings demonstrate that FPV success depends not only on technical feasibility but also on governance clarity, financial viability, and social acceptance. The study provides an evidence-based decision-support framework to guide policymakers, regulators, and investors in accelerating FPV adoption in emerging markets.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11672,"journal":{"name":"Energy Policy","volume":"211 ","pages":"Article 115129"},"PeriodicalIF":9.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146090604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Special economic zones and energy poverty in Africa: spillover effects beyond their initial purpose 非洲的经济特区和能源贫困：超出其最初目的的溢出效应

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Energy Policy Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115104

Zhonghang Gong , Linda Zanfack Tiague

{"title":"Special economic zones and energy poverty in Africa: spillover effects beyond their initial purpose","authors":"Zhonghang Gong , Linda Zanfack Tiague","doi":"10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115104","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115104","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Energy poverty is both a scourge and a development imperative in Africa, where only a small proportion of the population has reliable access to electricity. By hindering productivity, education, health, and economic inclusion, it remains one of the main obstacles to sustainable development. While numerous studies have examined its determinants, the potential role of special economic zones (SEZs) remains largely unexplored. Initially designed to attract foreign direct investment, stimulate industrialization, and promote job creation, SEZs nevertheless generate positive spillovers that can improve access to energy. The objective of this article is therefore to study the effect of SEZs on energy poverty, using a panel of 53 African countries over the period 2000–2022. The empirical strategy uses several estimation techniques, including the instrumental variables approach based on heteroscedasticity proposed by Lewbel (2012). The results indicate that the presence and expansion of SEZs contribute significantly to reducing energy poverty in African countries. This effect is confirmed by several robustness tests, including different model specifications, generalized method of moments estimation, the Driscoll-Kraay approach, and the use of an external instrumental variable. Furthermore, heterogeneity analysis shows that industrial zones have a greater impact on reducing energy poverty, followed by technology parks. Finally, mediation analysis reveals that this impact is primarily mediated by FDI attractiveness, job creation, and technology diffusion. These results underscore the importance of integrating SEZs into energy poverty reduction strategies in Africa, optimizing their effects beyond their initial objectives.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11672,"journal":{"name":"Energy Policy","volume":"211 ","pages":"Article 115104"},"PeriodicalIF":9.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146090599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Do all roads lead to Rome? Assessing the effectiveness of governance strategies for energy justice 条条大路通罗马吗？评估能源公正治理战略的有效性

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Energy Policy Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115089

Kees van der Wel, Sanne Akerboom

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A Co-optimised framework for combined electricity and emission markets with coordinated demand response and ancillary Services: A case study of the Thai power system 具有协调需求响应和辅助服务的电力和排放市场联合优化框架：泰国电力系统的案例研究

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Energy Policy Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115087

Prakaipetch Muangkhiew, Keerati Chayakulkheeree

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Storage at the edge: Distributed BESS as a technical and regulatory solution for Brazil's energy transition 边缘存储：分布式BESS作为巴西能源转型的技术和监管解决方案

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Energy Policy Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115112

Guilherme Luiz Susteras, Carlos Frederico Meschini Almeida, Mauricio Barbosa de Camargo Salles

{"title":"Storage at the edge: Distributed BESS as a technical and regulatory solution for Brazil's energy transition","authors":"Guilherme Luiz Susteras, Carlos Frederico Meschini Almeida, Mauricio Barbosa de Camargo Salles","doi":"10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115112","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115112","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As distributed solar generation expands rapidly in Brazil, new operational challenges have emerged, including renewable curtailment and steep evening ramps in net load. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are widely seen as a promising solution, but their effective deployment, particularly at the grid edge, depends on technical feasibility, economic viability, and regulatory alignment. This study offers an integrated, scenario-based evaluation of three BESS deployment strategies in the Brazilian National Interconnected System (SIN): (i) operating standalone BESS as independent market agents, (ii) shifting low-voltage consumption via behind-the-meter storage, and (iii) shifting distributed photovoltaic (PV) injection through co-located BESS. Drawing on real operational data from the 12-month period between July 2024 and June 2025, the analysis assesses each strategy across technical, economic, and regulatory dimensions. The study makes three key contributions: it introduces an empirical benchmark for assessing distributed storage performance in high Distributed Generation (DG) contexts using real-world data, it reveals the structural misalignments between economic incentives and system needs, particularly regarding tariff design and spot price signals, and it identifies actionable regulatory gaps that must be addressed to unlock the full potential of distributed flexibility. These findings provide practical insights for system planners, regulators, and policymakers seeking to align distributed energy resources with grid reliability and decarbonization goals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11672,"journal":{"name":"Energy Policy","volume":"211 ","pages":"Article 115112"},"PeriodicalIF":9.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146090603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Default energy sharing rule: The case of France 默认的能源共享规则：以法国为例

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Energy Policy Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115074

Julien Jacqmin , Marco Gazel , Isac Olave-Cruz

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Innovation or contraction? Unpacking the effects of carbon taxes and subsidies on emissions in Brazil 创新还是收缩？剖析巴西碳税和补贴对排放的影响

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Energy Policy Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115095

Gustavo L. Rocha Lima , Bernardo A. Furtado , Olandia F. Lopes

{"title":"Innovation or contraction? Unpacking the effects of carbon taxes and subsidies on emissions in Brazil","authors":"Gustavo L. Rocha Lima , Bernardo A. Furtado , Olandia F. Lopes","doi":"10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115095","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115095","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the face of accelerating climate change, balancing growth, environmental sustainability, and social equity remains a key challenge for policymakers. This paper leverages an agent-based model with sectoral production, emissions, and spatial-social dynamics to evaluate carbon taxes and investment subsidies, including targeted policy variants, in an emerging economy (Brazil). We examine their effects on emissions across sectors, economic performance, and social equity, focusing on how such policies influence firms’ innovation decisions—specifically, whether to adopt cleaner production methods that reduce input use and emissions. Simulation results show distinct outcomes: while the subsidy scenario on its own has little economic impact but can stimulate innovation, the carbon tax yields significant environmental gains at the cost of economic losses. Moreover, the combined policy produces outcomes very similar to the carbon tax scenario, underscoring a critical insight: short-term emission reductions arise primarily from output contraction. This suggests that, for a policy mix to succeed, subsidies must be designed not only to incentivize sustainable investment but also to act as a targeted compensatory mechanism that mitigates the economic costs of taxation. Finally, we examine targeted extensions of the core scenarios, focusing on sector-specific subsidies and the redistributive recycling of carbon tax revenues, finding evidence to support positive results for both policies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11672,"journal":{"name":"Energy Policy","volume":"211 ","pages":"Article 115095"},"PeriodicalIF":9.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146090668","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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