{"title":"The solar rush: invisible land grabbing in East Germany","authors":"Katja Müller, Mareike Pampus","doi":"10.1080/14786451.2023.2260009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2023.2260009","url":null,"abstract":"The article presents an ethnographic analysis of the planning and implementation of open-field photovoltaic (PV) plants on agricultural land in East Germany. Employing qualitative methods, the study delves into the multifaceted dynamics surrounding the expansion of Germany’s renewable energy sector, particularly in the considered 'energy state' of Brandenburg. Despite Germany’s commitment to renewable energy, the absence of a comprehensive legal framework governing conflicts over land use for solar energy installations poses significant challenges. Large-scale solar parks, designed for mass energy generation, often necessitate significant land acquisition, which sparks conflicts, particularly when the potential land serves agricultural purposes. The study underscores the shifting perception of land from socioecological wealth to a mere economic resource. The urgency of addressing ecological tipping points through energy transitions contrasts with the current scenario of unchecked investor and developer land acquisitions in pursuit of economic gains. This phenomenon, characterised as ‘invisible land-grabbing,’ has engendered a lack of trust in large-scale PV projects and potentially hampers solar PV approval processes. In conclusion, the article highlights the intricate interplay between energy transitions, land management, and socioecological well-being. It calls for a holistic approach to address the ethical, ecological, and economic implications of renewable energy expansion and land use.","PeriodicalId":14406,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Energy","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134958572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Does inward remittance influence the choice of households’ cooking fuel?","authors":"Samuel Osei-Gyebi","doi":"10.1080/14786451.2023.2258235","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2023.2258235","url":null,"abstract":"Among the Sustainable Development Goals is to ensure the consumption of clean and affordable energy by all by the close of 2030. Over the last decade, calls for energy transition from unclean energy to clean ones have intensified. Consequently, the price of clean energy has been subsidised in Ghana but this is not enough as energy transition still entails considerable costs for households. The receipt of inward remittance improves households’ income which can aid their transition but literature in this regard is scanty. Applying the Special Regression Method to household data from the Ghana Living Standards Survey, we examine how the receipt of income remittance influences the choice of households’ cooking fuels. We found an increase in income remittance increases the odds of households adopting clean cooking fuels. We recommend that the government of Ghana undertake policies that improve household income to encourage the adoption of clean fuels and reduce environmental pollution.","PeriodicalId":14406,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Energy","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136235234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Green hydrogen potential assessment in Ghana: application of PEM electrolysis process and geospatial-multi-criteria approach","authors":"Mary Asare-Addo","doi":"10.1080/14786451.2023.2256892","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2023.2256892","url":null,"abstract":"With green hydrogen gaining traction as a viable sustainable energy option, the present study explores the potential of producing green hydrogen from wind and solar energy in Ghana. The study combined the use of geospatial multi-criteria approach and PEM electrolysis process to estimate the geographical and technical potential of the selected two renewable resources. The study also included an assessment of potential areas for grid integration. Technology specifications of a monocrystalline solar PV module and 1 MW wind turbine module were applied. Results of the assessment show that about 85% of the total land area in the country is available for green hydrogen projects. Technically, capacities of ∼14,196.21 Mt of green hydrogen using solar and ∼10,123.36 Mt/year from wind energy can be produced annually in the country. It was also observed that some regions, especially regions in the northern part of the country even though showed the most favourable locations for solar-based green hydrogen projects with technical potential of over 1500 Mt/year, these regions may not qualify for a grid connected system based on the current electrification policy of the country due to the regions’ low population density and distance from the power grid network threshold.","PeriodicalId":14406,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Energy","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134912160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Biehl, Leonard Missbach, Franziska Riedel, Ruben Stemmle, Julian Jüchter, Jessica Weber, Johanna Kucknat, Adrian Odenweller, Christian Nauck, L. Lukassen, M. Zech, Marie Grimm
{"title":"Wicked facets of the German energy transition – examples from the electricity, heating, transport, and industry sectors","authors":"J. Biehl, Leonard Missbach, Franziska Riedel, Ruben Stemmle, Julian Jüchter, Jessica Weber, Johanna Kucknat, Adrian Odenweller, Christian Nauck, L. Lukassen, M. Zech, Marie Grimm","doi":"10.1080/14786451.2023.2244602","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2023.2244602","url":null,"abstract":"Wicked problems occur when decision-makers face constant change or unprecedented challenges and when uncertainty, complexity, and stakeholder divergence are high. We shed light on wicked problems in the German energy transition. Our methods consist of a multiplecase study and comparative multi-criteria analysis, utilising the wicked problems theoretical framework introduced by Horst Rittel and Melvin Webber (1973). Based on four exemplary cases, our research covers four core energy transition sectors: energy supply (developing onshore wind power), heating/cooling (using shallow geothermal energy systems), transport (decarbonising the transport sector), and industry (decarbonising the chemical industry sector). Cross-case results illustrate where and how the 10-point frame of wicked problems manifests in the German energy transition. We do not argue that the German energy transition is inherently wicked, yet we stress the need to consider potentially wicked facets of energy transition challenges. Our results show that the four cases exhibit more wicked tendencies in the governance domain than in the technical dimension. All cases exhibit wicked facets in the governance dimension, given strong normative assumptions, value divergence, and complex","PeriodicalId":14406,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Energy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45243226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigation of potential geothermal well locations in Nigeria using remote sensing and field measurement","authors":"M. Emetere, G. Akpan","doi":"10.1080/14786451.2023.2217950","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2023.2217950","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14406,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Energy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48376755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigating the yield improvement of modified passive solar still using nanoparticle coatings and nanoparticle-enhanced phase change materials","authors":"Addisu Bekele, Adugna Dinkissa, Tarekegn Limore","doi":"10.1080/14786451.2023.2251610","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2023.2251610","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14406,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Energy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49111226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Janne Suhonen, Joakim Lindholm, Moritz Verbeck, Yuchen Ju, J. Jokisalo, R. Kosonen, Philipp Janßen, H. Schäfers
{"title":"Energy, cost and emission saving potential of demand response and peak power limiting in the German district heating system","authors":"Janne Suhonen, Joakim Lindholm, Moritz Verbeck, Yuchen Ju, J. Jokisalo, R. Kosonen, Philipp Janßen, H. Schäfers","doi":"10.1080/14786451.2023.2251601","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2023.2251601","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14406,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Energy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48939590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"SHP2SIM: a python pipeline for Modelica based district and urban scale energy simulations","authors":"Theresa Boiger, G. Schweiger","doi":"10.1080/14786451.2023.2248526","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2023.2248526","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14406,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Energy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48493394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lignin valorisation: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) considerations for enabling Circular Bioeconomy","authors":"A. Kylili, M. Koutinas, P. Georgali, P. Fokaides","doi":"10.1080/14786451.2023.2250869","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2023.2250869","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14406,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Energy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47890846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. Georgiou, M. Souliotis, T. Leontiou, J. Šadauskienė, J. Vaiciunas, S. Papaefthimiou, P. Fokaides
{"title":"Numerical investigation of building integrated solar thermal collectors under diverse conditions","authors":"L. Georgiou, M. Souliotis, T. Leontiou, J. Šadauskienė, J. Vaiciunas, S. Papaefthimiou, P. Fokaides","doi":"10.1080/14786451.2023.2250868","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2023.2250868","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14406,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Energy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43501807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}