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{"title":"Life-cycle sustainability evaluation of urban neighborhoods: An emergy-ecological footprint approach","authors":"Wenjun Peng ,&nbsp;Yanting Fang ,&nbsp;Guochao Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101937","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101937","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Rapid urbanization has intensified the environmental impacts of residential neighborhoods as key nodes of urban energy consumption and carbon metabolism. This study integrated life cycle theory with emergy ecological footprint analysis to quantify the sustainability of a residential neighborhood in Wuhan. The analysis revealed distinctive patterns in renewable energy utilization, where rainwater chemical energy and earth cycle energy constitute the primary contributions, supplemented by rain geopotential energy and solar energy, with minimal wind energy participation. Assessment of Building <em>L</em>₆ over its 70-year service life demonstrated that the operational phase dominates the emergy ecological footprint (EEF) at 1.86E+07 hm², greatly exceeding contributions from pre-construction (1.072E+05 hm²), demolition (2.133E+4 hm²), and construction phases (1.14E+3 hm²). The neighborhood's total emergy ecological carrying capacity (EECC) of 1.50E+3 hm² was vastly overwhelmed by its cumulative EEF of 1.823E+8 hm², resulting in a significant ecological deficit (<em>EEDs</em> &lt; 0). In order to verify the accuracy of the data, a sensitivity analysis was conducted. This severe imbalance indicated substantial environmental pressure, primarily attributable to long-term operational energy demand and material preprocessing. In response, this study proposes targeted strategies including enhanced renewable energy integration, optimized construction management, adoption of high-efficiency low-emission building systems, and reduced reliance on conventional cooling technologies. This research provides both a methodological framework for neighborhood-scale sustainability assessment and practical guidance for reducing environmental impacts in urban development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"92 ","pages":"Article 101937"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146038415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Addressing, targeting and tackling energy poverty under possible energy efficiency obligation scheme in Türkiye","authors":"Rabia Cin,&nbsp;Sermin Onaygil","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101940","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101940","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Addressing energy poverty (EP) has become a requirement in the design of modern energy efficiency mechanisms, particularly under Energy Efficiency Obligation Schemes (EEOS), as reflected in the 2023 recast European Union Energy Efficiency Directive. In this context, Türkiye's plan to introduce an EEOS by 2027 offers a strategic opportunity to incorporate social targeting into energy efficiency policy. Yet, the absence of a systematic methodology for identifying energy-poor households remains a key challenge. This study presents a data-driven and multidimensional targeting framework that integrates structural inefficiencies, financial vulnerability, and regional disparities. Using 2023 microdata from the Survey of Income and Living Conditions, the methodology begins by filtering households based on housing-related inefficiencies. A custom Eligibility Index is then constructed using carefully selected financial difficulty indicators, with indicator weights assigned through Multiple Correspondence Analysis. To segment households without relying on arbitrary thresholds, a k-prototypes clustering algorithm is applied, yielding three distinct groups: Priority Energy-Poor, At-Risk, and Regular. Among Türkiye's estimated 15 million inefficient households, 2.25 million are identified as Priority Energy-Poor, requiring fully subsidised interventions under EEOS. At-Risk households represent an additional 4.5 million and would benefit from preventive support. The remaining 8.25 million Regular households could be reached through co-financing schemes. The spatial distribution of these groups reveals significant regional inequality, emphasizing the need for geographically adaptive policies. The proposed methodology offers a replicable framework for socially inclusive EEOS implementation and highlights the urgent need to expand national data systems to support evidence-based energy efficiency planning.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"92 ","pages":"Article 101940"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146038413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Barriers to sustainable rural electrification: A PESTEL-based qualitative case study of Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand","authors":"Paul G. Marshall ,&nbsp;Prapita Thanarak ,&nbsp;Nipon Ketjoy ,&nbsp;Unchittha Prasatsap","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101935","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101935","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Universal access to affordable and reliable electricity remains a cornerstone of Sustainable Development Goal 7, yet many remote regions continue to face persistent barriers to electrification. Mae Hong Son Province in northwestern Thailand represents the nation's lowest electrified region, with 22.2% of its main villages remaining unserved. This study applies the PESTEL analytical framework—Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal—to systematically examine the multidimensional barriers to achieving full electrification in the province. Data was collected through document analysis and semi-structured interviews with government agencies, technical experts, and residents. A total of 39 barriers were identified across the six dimensions. While several factors, such as inadequate funding and grid inaccessibility, are consistent with challenges in other developing contexts, Mae Hong Son presents distinct barriers related to protected forest regulations and the legal status of Hill Tribe settlements. Institutional obstacles—particularly lengthy and complex permitting procedures—emerged as the most critical constraint. The study provides the first comprehensive, PESTEL-based assessment of rural electrification barriers in Thailand and delivers policy-relevant insights to support inclusive, sustainable, and context-specific electrification strategies that strengthen energy equity and socio-economic resilience in remote communities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"92 ","pages":"Article 101935"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145979325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biomass and environmental justice in developing countries: Learning from comparative legal models","authors":"Cuong Viet Do,&nbsp;Manh Khoi Nguyen","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101961","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101961","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The widespread use of solid biomass in developing countries presents a critical paradox: while promoted as a renewable and accessible energy source, its unregulated combustion generates severe indoor air pollution and entrenches environmental injustice. This study examines how biomass energy governance fails to internalize health and equity concerns by comparing the legal and regulatory frameworks of Vietnam and India with the EU's evolving model under the Renewable Energy Directives II and III (RED II/III). Using a combined doctrinal, comparative, and case-law methodology, supported by WHO and IEA data on health and emission impacts, the analysis reveals that Vietnam and India rely predominantly on incentive-based and programmatic policies that lack enforceable standards on lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable feedstock sourcing, and indoor air quality. By contrast, the EU framework institutionalizes precaution and accountability through binding lifecycle and traceability requirements. The study advances energy justice scholarship by demonstrating that the sustainability of biomass energy is ultimately a legal question and by proposing a justice-oriented regulatory framework that embeds enforceable health, equity, and sustainability obligations within energy law.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"92 ","pages":"Article 101961"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146188656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Photovoltaic self-consumption in developing countries: Assessing the impact of block tariffs and net metering in Ecuador","authors":"Ángel Ordóñez ,&nbsp;Esteban Sánchez","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101955","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101955","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Photovoltaic self-consumption (PVSC) has spread unevenly worldwide. In Ecuador, adoption remains lower than expected, and the influence of residential tariff design on PVSC profitability has received limited attention. This study examines how the increasing block pricing (IBP) tariff and net metering (NM) interact to determine the financial performance of residential PVSC in Ecuador. Full-year, high-resolution monitoring data from eight operational households were analysed. PV generation was scaled from 10% to 100% of annual demand and assessed under four scenarios: IBP with NM, IBP without NM, a fixed-price volumetric tariff with NM, and the same fixed tariff without NM. The results indicate that the IBP structure is the primary driver of profitability: under IBP with NM, the time to return on investment (TROI) is typically short for most households and can become exceptionally low for high-consumption ones. Removing NM reduces returns; however, under IBP, PVSC generally remains viable. In contrast, under a uniform volumetric tariff, NM becomes critical, as profitability deteriorates markedly in its absence. Overall, the findings help explain the uneven uptake of PVSC in Ecuador and highlight the central role of tariff design when deploying residential PVSC under regulated pricing frameworks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"92 ","pages":"Article 101955"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146188851","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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 data-driven agrivoltaic approach for adaptive irrigation and reduced grid dependence","authors":"Sonal,&nbsp;Debomita Ghosh","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101939","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101939","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Agrivoltaic (AV) systems enable the simultaneous use of land for agricultural processes and solar photovoltaic (PV) power production. However, the performance of AV systems is often hampered by inefficient irrigation methods and the continued dependency of irrigation and other farming activities on the grid electricity. Improving irrigation efficiency and decreasing this dependency on grid is necessary to sustain agricultural productivity in AV systems. In order to meet this issue, a mesh grid-based geographic information system (GIS) framework provides high-resolution spatial, solar potential maps for the estimation of power production from AV. Crop suitability within the AV system is determined using soil triangle–aided analytic hierarchy process (AHP), incorporating variations in soil texture and climatic conditions. Additionally, a situational awareness (SA)-oriented conceptual framework related to adaptive irrigation has been proposed by infusing the factors of soil moisture, climate, and the availability of power from AV. The outcomes show a (25–30) % reduction in grid dependence for irrigation. This proposed integrated data-driven framework shows the ability to reduce the reliance on the grid, thereby offering the potential to make the adaptation of AV systems to climate variability and resource constraints more effective and efficient.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"92 ","pages":"Article 101939"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146038418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Techno-economics of grid connected Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in power distribution: Case study of distribution company in India","authors":"Ishan Purohit ,&nbsp;Shuvendu Kumar Bose ,&nbsp;Chandrasekhar Reddy Atla","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101934","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101934","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>India's rapid economic growth is driving a surge in electricity demand, with peak demand projected to reach 366 GW by 2031–32. The Government of India aims to develop 500 GW of renewable energy (RE) capacity by 2030. As the nation integrates renewable energy to meet these targets, the variability of these sources necessitates robust energy storage solutions. This paper investigates the techno-economic viability of integrating Grid-connected Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) within a large state-owned distribution company (DISCOM) for the target year 2027–28. DISCOMs are the key stakeholders to the success of large-scale deployment of RE resources and its integration in India. Deploying BESS at the distribution level can offer several techno-economic benefits to DISCOMs and further accelerate the country's renewable energy initiatives.</div><div>The study utilizes a Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) based simulation model MiPower Power System Optimization (MiPSO) and MiPower for load flow analysis to quantify five distinct value streams, revenue streams, and value stacking: firm capacity Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) deferral, energy arbitrage, Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM), reactive power support, and network charge savings (State transmission and General Network Access charges). The BESS capacity is estimated through grid assessment, demand and supply evaluation, and resource adequacy plans.</div><div>It identifies that the financial analysis, based on a CAPEX of $165/kWh the identified BESS capacity can provide a payback period of 4–5 years, with an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 31.07%, Net Present Value (NPV) of INR 65.42 billion and a levelized cost of storage of INR 2.44/kWh which is equivalent to the normal solar power in India. The deployment is projected to reduce the DISCOM's effective tariff by approximately 9.64 paisa/kWh (0.1% reduction in tariff) in the first year. These findings provide a strategic framework for DISCOMs to leverage BESS for economic optimization, grid stability, and efficient capital expenditure.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"92 ","pages":"Article 101934"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146038414","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The environmental and social costs of poorly coordinated public policies: Air pollution, energy poverty and low-quality housing","authors":"Alejandra Schueftan ,&nbsp;Amapola Núñez ,&nbsp;René Reyes ,&nbsp;Rafael Sanhueza","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101936","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101936","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Southern Chile faces severe air pollution driven by residential firewood use and energy poverty. This study evaluates the effectiveness of thermal retrofitting policies in Coyhaique through a multidimensional analysis of 68 households, combining sociodemographic surveys, indoor temperature monitoring, and an assessment of housing typologies and their transformations. Results indicate that lower-income households consume significantly more energy per square meter yet achieve lower thermal comfort duration. While retrofitting improves indoor temperatures, it fails to decouple households from polluting fuels; notably, in 62% of retrofitted dwellings, the use of firewood persists due to ingrained cultural and economic factors. The findings highlight that current policies, characterized by a lack of inter-ministerial coordination and standardized designs, fail to address the specific socio-technical realities of intermediate cities. We conclude that effective decontamination requires a transition from sectoral approaches to integrated territorial management, aligning housing quality standards with local energy transition goals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"92 ","pages":"Article 101936"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146038412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Long-term performance evaluation of solar PV power plants: The case of a 5 MWp plant at NTPC Dadri in India","authors":"Pranay Prasoon ,&nbsp;Debajit Palit ,&nbsp;Sandeep Kumar","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101944","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101944","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The study conducts performance evaluation of a 5 MWp grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant commissioned by NTPC Limited in Dadri, India. The plant is among the earliest large-scale solar power installations in India, established in 2013, under Phase I of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission. The plant site receives an annual average solar irradiation of 4.59 kWh/m²/day and experiences an annual mean temperature of approximately 25.13 °C. This study thoroughly assesses the operational performance of the plant, considering both controllable and non-controllable factors influencing the plant operation, using data monitored during the financial year 2022–23. This is a pioneering study assessing the performance of a national grid-connected, megawatt scale solar power plant in India that has completed a decade of operation. The evaluation was carried out in accordance with IEC 61724 standard guidelines for performance evaluation supplemented by analysis of relevant secondary research literature. Based on an annual average reference yield of 4.59 h/day, the array yield and final yield were determined to be 3.62 h/day and 3.29 h/day, respectively. The findings reveal that annual performance ratio of the solar power plant stands at approximately 0.72 with an average annual gross AC energy production of 6282.78 MWh. PVsyst simulations were also performed to validate the observed results, identify deviations, and analyze key performance parameters. The findings indicate that the measured performance closely aligns with PVsyst simulation outcomes, albeit with potential for further improvement. The study underscores the importance of accurate solar insolation estimation in the design and performance forecasting of solar PV plants. Despite some practical constraints related to data continuity, data logging practices, and PV module representation in the simulations, the insights derived from this study not only contributes to the broader discourse on the efficient integration of solar energy into the national grid for optimum results but also offer practical implications for policy makers, energy sector researchers and investors for future solar PV deployments in India and global South countries striving towards a sustainable energy future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"92 ","pages":"Article 101944"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146078319","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biogas generation potential and greenhouse gas emission saving potential from livestock manure: A state-level analysis for India","authors":"Banafsha Ahmed ,&nbsp;Vandit Vijay","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101960","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2026.101960","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>India has a huge livestock population, and its waste is underutilized, leading to &gt;1.4 billion tons CO₂eq. emissions. Lack of focus on livestock waste, an overlooked yet significant resource for energy calls for timely and comprehensive analysis/updation of its resource availability and its' bio-energy generation potential which could help in planning and implementation for its utilization. Therefore, a novel study considering the utilization of different livestock category waste for bioenergy production in India at a regional level, for multiple bio-energy pathways (biogas, power, compressed biogas (CBG) and fuelwood/Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) replacement) and for the two latest censuses (2012 &amp; 2019) has been conducted, along with estimation of its GHG emission reduction potential. The analysed annual biogas generation potential (2012 and 2019 respectively): 31,603 and 33,689 Mm³, power generation, CBG generation, and LPG/fuelwood replacement potential for 2019: 7122 MW, 13,475 M.kg, 15,834/1,34,756 M.kg, respectively. The estimated annual emission saving potential from biogas for power vis-à-vis coal: 23.32 metric million ton(MMT) CO₂eq., CBG vis-à-vis petrol/diesel ∼445 MMT CO₂eq., and for cooking vis-à-vis LPG/fuelwood: 55.42/704.53 MMT CO₂eq. Biogas derived from livestock manure has the potential to annually replace 4% of coal in power generation, 20% of LPG in cooking, and produce CBG potential about twice that of India's Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) use. The study offers accessible insights on livestock waste availability, energy potential, and emissions savings in India using the latest census data. The methodology/findings can help academics policymakers, and industries in shaping renewable energy and net-zero strategies in India and other developing/underdeveloped countries with large livestock populations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"92 ","pages":"Article 101960"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146188852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}