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{"title":"Exploring public perspectives on solar energy adoption in Mexico","authors":"Ana Sofia Andrade-Arias ,&nbsp;Golam Kabir ,&nbsp;Mehdi Mirmohammadsadeghi ,&nbsp;Angappa Gunasekaran ,&nbsp;Armando Elizondo-Noriega","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115410","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115410","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Solar energy has become increasingly vital in addressing the reduction of fossil fuel consumption, enhancing environmental responsibility, and tackling challenges such as climate change, energy poverty, and sustainable development. While technical and economic aspects have been widely studied, the role of public attitudes, awareness, and perceptions in the adoption of solar initiatives in Mexico remains a crucial yet insufficiently explored area. The objectives of this study are to assess public acceptability for implementing solar energy projects in Mexico, identify factors influencing attitudes, and propose policy recommendations to enhance community engagement. The study utilized a conceptual model and survey data from various cities in Mexico, including Hermosillo, Durango, Mexicali, Puebla, Tijuana, León, and Mexico City. Using Smart PLS software, structural equation modeling was applied to examine the relationships between latent variables. This robust approach provides statistical insights and validates hypotheses regarding public attitudes toward solar energy. The study's results highlight that younger generations and individuals with higher education levels are more inclined to support solar initiatives, underscoring the need for targeted strategies to enhance public acceptance. Key findings also emphasize the critical role of government-provided financial incentives and proactive promotion in fostering trust and encouraging widespread adoption of solar energy projects. By addressing identified barriers, the study offers actionable guidance for policymakers and stakeholders, fostering societal acceptance and advancing Mexico's transition to sustainable energy while mitigating climate change impacts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"212 ","pages":"Article 115410"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143358433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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 trends in solar latent thermal energy storage research (1975–2023)","authors":"Arun Kumar Sharma ,&nbsp;Prashant Sharma ,&nbsp;Bhupendra Gupta ,&nbsp;Anil Kumar ,&nbsp;Prashant Baredar","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115409","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115409","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Solar thermal energy storage systems are crucial for addressing global renewable energy challenges and promoting sustainable development. Despite significant research and technological advancements in enhancing solar collectors and thermal energy storage efficiency, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis has been lacking. This review analyses 925 STES research articles considering latent heat storage and solar collectors published between 1975 and 2023 in the Web of Science, Scopus, and Dimensions databases using VOSviewer and Microsoft Excel. The study identifies three developmental stages in solar thermal energy storage research. Among the 435 filtered publications, India is the most prolific country, reflecting a growing interest in this field. The review identifies four major research clusters and highlights the most productive studies, organizations, and key literature. Current trends and future directions in STES research are explored, including solar energy storage, heating equipment, energy utilisation, phase change materials, nanofluids, environmental impact, performance assessment, and efficiency improvements. This bibliometric review aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), by promoting innovative solutions for sustainable energy systems and climate resilience. It provides valuable insights for scientists, industrialists, and policymakers to advance their work and develop robust energy policies for security and sustainability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"212 ","pages":"Article 115409"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143358426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating financial implications of renewable energy for climate action and sustainable development goals","authors":"Yasir Ahmed Solangi ,&nbsp;Cosimo Magazzino","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115390","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115390","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The global issue is the urgent need to shift to renewable energy sources to mitigate climate change and sustainable development. China, as the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter, is under increasing pressure to transition to renewable energy sources to meet global climate targets, including its commitment to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. This shift is necessary to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy) and SDG 13 (Climate action). Adopting renewable energy presents a number of significant challenges. Therefore, assessing the financial impact of renewable energy adoption is essential for driving climate action and achieving SDGs. This study identified six criteria, twenty-four sub-criteria, and six financial policy strategies for renewable energy development. This study employs fuzzy-based multi-criteria decision-making methods, specifically the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and VIekriterijumsko KOmpromisno Rangiranje (VIKOR), to analyze and prioritize key criteria and policy strategies in addressing the financial complexities of China's renewable energy transition. The findings of fuzzy AHP highlight financial risk, social benefits, and economic viability as crucial criteria in evaluating the financial implications of renewable energy adoption in China. Besides, the results of fuzzy VIKOR indicate that subsidies and grants, green finance initiatives, and public-private partnerships are the most significant financial policy strategies. This research provides direction for policymakers, investors, and industry stakeholders aiming to align financial sustainability to ensure a sustainable and resilient energy future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"212 ","pages":"Article 115390"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143332779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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":"Quantifying dynamic solar gains in buildings: Measurement, simulation and data-driven modelling","authors":"Xiang Zhang ,&nbsp;Dirk Saelens ,&nbsp;Staf Roels","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2024.115221","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2024.115221","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Solar energy is an essential renewable energy source for buildings, such as electricity generated by building-integrated photovoltaic and both electricity and thermal energy offered by building-integrated photovoltaic-thermal systems. Additionally, the fraction of solar energy that penetrates the building envelope is known as solar gain, which considerably impacts the internal thermal dynamics in most buildings. Therefore, controlling solar gain plays a key role in passive solar design strategies or minimizing heating/cooling loads for buildings, since solar gains are generally preferred during the heating period (e.g., winter) but undesirable for summer. Gauging the dynamics of solar gains in buildings is vital for characterizing indoor thermal dynamics and optimizing solar gain control. However, there is a lack of summaries in the literature on the available approaches to quantifying solar gain dynamics in buildings. Hence, this paper summarizes and reviews three approaches available in the literature for gauging solar gain dynamics: measurement, simulation, and on-site data-driven modelling. Furthermore, the pros and cons of these approaches are summarized and discussed. Additionally, recent studies highlight that integrating basis splines (B-splines) into data-driven modelling of dynamic solar gains has proven to be a promising solution for significantly enhancing the accuracy of solar gain dynamics using limited on-site data.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"212 ","pages":"Article 115221"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143332572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A comprehensive 5E analysis of synthetic natural gas production through direct air capture and renewable hydrogen: Based on a specified-scale residential application","authors":"Sourena Sami,&nbsp;Mohammad Gholizadeh,&nbsp;Mahdi Deymi-Dashtebayaz","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115376","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115376","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Synthetic natural gas (SNG) production through direct air capture (DAC) and renewable hydrogen could be a potential solution to address the scarcity of natural gas resources, reduce CO₂ emissions from the atmosphere, enable the storage of renewable energies, and improve sustainable production. In this study, a renewable grid-connected SNG production system is analyzed, based on DAC technology and green hydrogen as input feedstock, to meet the natural gas consumption needs of a specified-scale residential application year-round. This energy system incorporates a wind farm as a renewable energy supplier to support hydrogen production and CO₂ absorption in the methanation process for a residential application in Sankhast city, North Khorasan, Iran. The aim of this research is to present significant findings regarding the implementation of such a system in Iran, assisting engineers in testing and applying it under real conditions. To analyze the system dynamically from energy, exergy, exergoeconomic, economic, and environmental (5E) perspectives, Aspen Plus and EES software were utilized for modeling and simulation. Additionally, the TOPSIS method, a multi-criteria decision-making approach, was employed to perform multi-objective optimization of the SNG production process and the capacity of renewable wind power. The results revealed that the system produced high-quality SNG with 98.7 % methane purity while addressing SNG shortages during peak months by storing excess SNG produced during hotter months, with the highest storage capacity of 13.5 km³ reported in July. Furthermore, the system achieved energy and exergy efficiencies of 31.17 % and 18.1 %, respectively, and sold the highest excess power of 1240 MWh in July. In the economic analysis, the highest cost was attributed to investment, with the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) reported at 8.65 $/kWh, where the purchase of wind turbines represented the largest expenditure. Finally, environmental analysis reported that the system could potentially reduce CO₂ emissions by 1540 tons annually.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"212 ","pages":"Article 115376"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143358798","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of peroxisome proliferation and salt stress on enhancing the potential of microalgae as biodiesel feedstock","authors":"Wei Wang ,&nbsp;Yunzhuan Xue ,&nbsp;Bingze Li ,&nbsp;Xiajule Sheng ,&nbsp;Yongxin Shi ,&nbsp;Qiqi Zou ,&nbsp;Jing Li ,&nbsp;Tong Li ,&nbsp;Xianhua Wang ,&nbsp;Jiao Xue","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115398","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115398","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Microalgae are widely recognized as leading producers of third-generation biofuels. However, the industrialization of microalgae biodiesel faces significant challenges, primarily concerning efficiency and cost. A key bottleneck is the scarcity of energy-efficient, high-yielding, and resilient algal strains. To address this issue, this study investigated the role of the pivotal gene, Peroxin 11 (PEX11), involved in the formation of peroxisomes oxidative organelles ubiquitously present and associated with lipid metabolism and stress response. This study aimed to uncover the potential functions of PEX11 in lipid accumulation and salt stress response in <em>Tetradesmus obliquus</em>, utilizing PEX11-1 overexpression strains. Consistent with most reports, PEX11-1 was found to be localized in peroxisomes and potentially contributed to peroxisome proliferation in microalgae. The results revealed that overexpression of PEX11-1 positively impacted lipid accumulation, facilitated by the regulation of reactive oxygen species levels, the expression of lipid synthesis-related genes, and the redistribution of carbon precursors. The neutral lipid content in PEX11-1 overexpressing algal strains increased 2–3 times, with lipid yield escalating to 284.4 mg L⁻¹ and cellular biomass reaching 902.3 mg L⁻¹. Notably, under salt stress, the neutral lipid content per unit cell in the transformed line was nearly 4-fold higher than that of the WT. In addition, the overexpression of PEX11-1 hindered the involvement of lipid droplets in membrane remodeling and cell division, thereby diminishing the salt stress tolerance of <em>T. obliquus</em>. In conclusion, these findings emphasize the crucial role of PEX11 in microalgal lipid metabolism and offer insights into creating lipid-producing algal strains through genetic engineering.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"212 ","pages":"Article 115398"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143358849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Black carbon emissions persistence: Evidence from 27 European Union countries using fractional integration","authors":"Sakiru Solarin ,&nbsp;Luis A. Gil-Alana ,&nbsp;Maria Goenechea ,&nbsp;Miguel A. Martín-Valmayor","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2024.115327","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2024.115327","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper focuses on the analysis of black carbon emissions persistence in the long term (1820–2019) using data for the 27 European Union countries. We extend the traditional analysis based on stationarity I(0) and unit root I(1) tests to the case of fractional integration. Empirical results show very high levels of persistence in the majority of the countries. The hypothesis of mean reversion (i.e., d &lt; 1) cannot be rejected in five countries (Denmark, Ireland, Belgium, Malta and Poland) and a slow reverting process is observed. For the rest of the countries, shocks are expected to be persistent with no mean reversion. Structural breaks reveal no major changes in recent times. Therefore, additional policies are recommended to reduce current levels of emissions and to change the long-term pattern.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"212 ","pages":"Article 115327"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143332778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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":"Combining dust scaling behaviors of PV panels and water cleaning methods","authors":"Jiacheng Qi,&nbsp;Qichang Dong,&nbsp;Ye Song,&nbsp;Xiaoqing Zhao,&nbsp;Long Shi","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115394","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115394","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Dust scaling on photovoltaic (PV) panels can significantly decrease power generation efficiency and potentially trigger fire hazards through hot spots. Therefore, understanding the formation process of scale and reasonable cleaning methods is crucial for its practical application and maintenance. This study systematically reviewed the dust scaling process and various water-based cleaning methods to optimize maintenance strategies for enhanced efficiency and safety in PV systems. Soluble and hygroscopic mineral particles absorb dew, forming extensive scale through capillary action. Biological and industrial dusts promote the formation of hard scales. Typical scale formations include approximate laminar, localized accumulation, island-like, and gully laminar scales. Based on weekly PV efficiency declines attributed to dust accumulation, Asia is the most severe (7.84 %), followed by Africa (3.03 %), Oceania (2.40 %), South America (1.90 %), North America (1.32 %) and Europe (1.21 %). In different climatic conditions, the western part of Asia, the Gulf region, and northern Africa exhibit the most significant potential for scale accumulation. Pressurized water cleaning improves power generation efficiency by an average of 10.4 %, and the average water usage is 2.1 L/m², with a water recovery rate of 55–80 %. Optimal cleaning frequencies were determined to be seven days for 37 % of cases and 7–30 days for 44 %. It is recommended that areas most affected by dust be cleaned weekly and at least monthly for other areas susceptible to dust. This study provides practical guidance for PV maintenance, supporting the global expansion of clean energy through improved efficiency and safety.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"212 ","pages":"Article 115394"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143332594","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Energy hubs components and operation: State-of-the-art review","authors":"E. Mokaramian ,&nbsp;H. Shayeghi ,&nbsp;A. Younesi ,&nbsp;M. Shafie-khah ,&nbsp;P. Siano","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115395","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115395","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In recent years, increasing energy demand, greenhouse gas emissions, and the depletion of fossil fuel reserves have created a vital need for a framework that brings effective energy costs while minimizing environmental impact. Strategists have required a novel approach to address these challenges. The energy hub is an innovative concept designed to alter energy management, optimize systems and advance sustainable multi-energy solutions. Founding a robust scheduling framework based on the energy hub model is crucial. This study focuses on two key aspects: investigating the components and structure of energy hubs and examining the operation and factors influencing them. Additionally, it evaluates energy hub flexibility through a thorough analysis of short-term and long-term considerations, such as energy storage systems, energy resources, electric vehicles, and computational methods. Various approaches to enhance energy hub flexibility are explored. The findings confirm the significant potential of the energy hub paradigm. By integrating renewable energy, storage facilities, electric vehicles, and optimized management techniques, the energy hub model emerges as a powerful tool to increase the electricity grid's adaptability. In the field of power systems, it represents a vital step towards sustainable energy solutions with profound implications for industry and academia.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"212 ","pages":"Article 115395"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143332593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of voltage rise mitigation strategies for distribution networks with high photovoltaic penetration","authors":"Illia Diahovchenko ,&nbsp;György Morva ,&nbsp;Anastasiia Chuprun ,&nbsp;Andrew Keane","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115399","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115399","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Contemporary distribution networks face increasing challenges due to the integration of variable distributed energy resources, particularly photovoltaic systems, which often lead to voltage deviations and reduced power quality. This study investigates the critical problem of voltage deviations caused by the integration of photovoltaic generation and addresses it by performing a comprehensive comparison of different voltage control strategies in terms of their viability and impact on power losses. The considered strategies include network reinforcement, component upgrades, generation-demand coordination, and inverter control techniques. Specifically, solutions such as shunt reactors, battery energy storage systems, line voltage regulators, transformers with on-load tap changers, double-fed lines, smart inverter control, and coordinated charging for electric vehicles are examined. Through the comparative analysis, the study provides insights into selecting the most suitable means and measures for mitigating voltage deviations in photovoltaic-rich distribution networks. Such information would assist distribution system operators in safely increasing the volume of photovoltaic generation in the power distribution networks. The reactive power control with smart inverters emerges as a viable option but may limit local generation and increase power losses. In addition, by contributing to the optimization of renewable energy integration, this work supports Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and promotes cleaner, more reliable power distribution solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"212 ","pages":"Article 115399"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143358445","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}