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{"title":"Energy optimization of a residential building for electricity, cooling, and heating: A path to Net Zero Energy","authors":"Olivier Mekila Mbayam,&nbsp;Tijani Bounahmidi","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101672","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101672","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research investigates the feasibility of achieving a zero-energy residential building through the optimization of building design and the integration of a photovoltaic (PV) system. A 50 m² two-bedroom home in Fes, Morocco served as the case study. A sensitivity assessment using BEopt/EnergyPlus software analyzed the impact of materials and utilities on building energy consumption, costs, and savings. Parametric analysis identified closed-cell spray foam as the most effective for insulation and energy reduction. H-Gain low-E double-glazed insulated windows were found to be the most energy-efficient for energy savings. Additionally, a refrigerator with an EF of 19.9 was highlighted as highly efficient, consuming minimal energy relative to its cooling capacity, even in high-demand scenarios. Also, PVsyst was utilized for PV system design and energy generation analysis. The PV system produced 6325 kWh/year, with 5255 kWh used to meet energy demand, and 878 kWh/year excess energy not being used resulting in performance ratio of 68.88 % with a return on investment of 106.1 % and internal rate of return of 15.27 % with a payback period of 7.7 years simulated over 25 years period. The optimization process also contributed to substantial environmental benefits, avoiding 215.59 kg/year of CO2 emissions for the optimized building. This study demonstrates the potential for zero-energy residential buildings in Morocco, combining energy-efficient design with renewable energy solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"85 ","pages":"Article 101672"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143394824","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":"Energy efficiency improvement of a wood-manufacturing plant in Morocco through energy audit","authors":"C. Nait Abd,&nbsp;A. El Fadar,&nbsp;O.B. Achkari","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101669","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101669","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The wood sector is vital for the global economy, supplying materials for construction and furniture, but its production processes are highly energy-intensive. In Morocco, the energy sector is central for regional economic growth but faces significant efficiency challenges. Hence, energy audits are essential for identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements, especially for industrial establishments and companies, whose energy consumption exceeds 1500 toe, required to carry out an energy audit every five years. This paper details the steps and results of an energy audit at a Moroccan wood manufacturing facility, covering site visits, data collection, measurements, analysis and suggesting an action plan and recommendations. It also assesses the environmental and economic impacts of implementing this plan. The outcomes from this audit reveal that 80 % of electricity is consumed by motorization, and 13 % is allocated to lighting. In terms of recommendations, the findings indicate that installing capacitors, as solution to optimize the power factor, can reduce the examined motor's energy consumption by 37.5 %. In addition, replacing existing lamps with LED ones and incorporating occupancy sensors decrease the energy use by 32.18 % and 3.52 %, respectively, compared to their initial energy consumption. These three solutions result in a reduction of 17.6 % in the total energy bill and avoid 252.73 tons of CO₂ emissions annually. This article could serve as a guide for stakeholders and specialists, emphasizing the potential benefits of energy audits in enhancing energy efficiency, reducing energy costs, and mitigating environmental impacts in the wood industry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"85 ","pages":"Article 101669"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143394823","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 systematic survey of household heating with biomass pellet stoves in rural Northern China","authors":"Sylvester Mawusi,&nbsp;Prabin Shrestha,&nbsp;Tong Gao,&nbsp;Ming Yan,&nbsp;Min Liu,&nbsp;Zhaomin Liu,&nbsp;Deborah Oyella,&nbsp;Yulai Liu,&nbsp;Renjie Yu,&nbsp;Youzhen Wang,&nbsp;Tongpu Feng,&nbsp;Chunyu Xue,&nbsp;Guangqing Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101659","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101659","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>China's strategies to reduce household air pollution and carbon emissions from heating include promoting biomass pellets for rural households. However, growth in biomass pellet heating in rural Northern China is slow. This study combined a systematic survey and literature review to analyze household heating with biomass pellets in rural Northern China. The limited market expansion of biomass pellet heating is due to a weak supply chain affecting the collection and utilization of biomass feedstock, fuel quality, and availability, as well as demand and supply issues. Household heating with biomass pellet stoves relies heavily on subsidies. Environmental benefits are uncertain due to unclear energy policy targets and a lack of strict national fuel quality and emissions standards and certification. Additionally, little is known about the field performance of biomass pellet stoves and the socioeconomic barriers to their widespread adoption. A two-path strategy is suggested for sustainable household heating in rural Northern China. The first path involves building a robust supply chain to enhance biomass pellet fuel and stove production. Existing energy policies should be reviewed to remove ambiguities, provide adequate fiscal support, and build sector capacity. Raising public awareness through demonstrations and conducting in-depth impact assessments of pellet-heating projects is crucial. Further research on cultural barriers to biomass pellet heating is needed. The second path suggests the short-term use of improved coal fuels and traditional biomass and stoves for affordability, with a long-term shift to subsidized electric heating systems, focusing on expanding to reduce initial costs. This balances environmental benefits with economic sustainability. Biomass pellets can be reallocated to industrial use, as industries require large fuel quantities, have higher purchasing power, and sophisticated emission capture technologies. This study provides insights for sustainable household heating policymaking in rural Northern China and assesses China's contribution to advancing the United Nations' sustainable development goals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"85 ","pages":"Article 101659"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143387325","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":"Navigating the AI-powered transformation of renewable energy supply chains: A strategic roadmap to digitainability","authors":"Iman Ghasemian Sahebi ,&nbsp;Abolfazl Edalatipour ,&nbsp;Mooud Dabaghiroodsari ,&nbsp;Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Hasheminasab ,&nbsp;Behzad Masoomi ,&nbsp;Seyedeh Elham Kamali","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101663","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101663","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The global transition toward renewable energy necessitates supply chains that are not only sustainable but also digitally transformed - a concept we term digitainability. In this regard, Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has emerged as a promising tool for advancing the digitainability of the renewable energy supply chain. This study investigates the transformative role of AI in advancing the digitainability of renewable energy supply chains. Through an extensive, content-focused literature review, the researchers identified 11 distinct AI functions critical to RESC digitainability. To better understand how these functions interact and complement each other, the study applied the Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) method, drawing on insights from supply chain experts. By employing ISM, we uncover the interdependencies among these functions and develop a strategic roadmap for their sequential implementation. Unlike prior studies, which often adopt linear approaches, this research provides a systemic and holistic framework for integrating AI capabilities to enhance supply chain sustainability. The roadmap equips managers and stakeholders with actionable insights to prioritize investments, foster collaboration, and navigate the complexities of AI adoption in RESC. By bridging theoretical exploration with practical application, this study contributes to the global effort to achieve a sustainable and digital energy future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"85 ","pages":"Article 101663"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143349022","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":"Environmental and social impacts of self-financed solar PV adoption in rural Zambia: Insights from mopane worms, mushrooms, fishing, bushmeat and ethnomedicine","authors":"Hillary Chanda ,&nbsp;Eugene Mohareb ,&nbsp;Michael Peters ,&nbsp;Chris Harty","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101665","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101665","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study, which is the first to study the relationship between Solar PV adoption in rural areas, and non-timber forest products (NTFPs), examines the environmental and social impacts of self-financed solar photovoltaic (PV) adoption in rural Zambia, with a focus on Mopane worms, mushrooms, fishing, bushmeat, and ethnomedicine - key NTFPs that rural households harvest for consumption and income generation. Qualitative research methods, including interviews and focus group discussions, were conducted across three geographically distinct and off-grid rural areas: Mkushi Rural (Central Province), Kapiri Rural (Central Province), and Chongwe Rural (Lusaka Province). These locations were selected for their relative isolation and lack of access to the national power grid.</div><div>Using the novel Rural Development Stakeholder Hybrid Adoption Model (RUDSHAM), this research explores the relationship between solar PV adoption and NTFP-based income. It highlights how NTFPs enable households to self-finance solar PV systems, reducing reliance on unsustainable biomass fuels while enhancing energy access. The paper also assesses the sustainability and scalability of NTFP-derived income.</div><div>Findings reveal a dual impact: while NTFPs are critical for financing solar PV adoption, their commercialization presents ecological risks, including overharvesting, habitat degradation, and biodiversity loss. Solar PV adoption contributes socio-economic benefits, such as reduced energy costs and improved household well-being, but exacerbates community tensions due to competition over limited NTFP resources.</div><div>To address these challenges, the study advocates for integrated strategies that combine renewable energy adoption with sustainable resource management. By emphasizing community-led governance and sustainable harvesting practices, it proposes a framework that aligns rural energy transitions with environmental conservation. The findings provide actionable insights for policymakers and development practitioners, contributing to the broader discourse on addressing energy poverty and ecological sustainability across Sub-Saharan Africa and similar rural contexts globally.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"85 ","pages":"Article 101665"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143349021","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":"Determinants of electric vehicle adoption in urban and peri-urban areas","authors":"Ari Rahman ,&nbsp;I Wayan Koko Suryawan ,&nbsp;Sapta Suhardono ,&nbsp;Van Viet Nguyen ,&nbsp;Chun-Hung Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101664","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101664","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study delves into the factors influencing the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in urban and peri-urban areas, focusing on the roles of availability, accessibility, affordability, and acceptability. Utilizing probit and logit models, the research evaluates how demographic characteristics such as age, income, and residence, along with beliefs about economic and environmental benefits, affect individuals' willingness to adopt EVs. The findings reveal that while urban residents are slightly more inclined towards EV adoption due to better infrastructure, significant gaps in EV infrastructure and high costs remain barriers in peri-urban regions. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of personal beliefs and trust in EV technology as critical factors that enhance the likelihood of adoption. The results underscore the need for comprehensive policy frameworks that address both infrastructural and psychological barriers, aiming to enhance the feasibility, overcome challenges, and ensure the sustainability of EV adoption initiatives. This research offers valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders looking to promote EV adoption and contribute to sustainable urban development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"85 ","pages":"Article 101664"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143348477","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":"Understanding interconnection rule non-compliance: Lessons from South Africa's surge in unauthorised distributed energy resources","authors":"Josh A. Dippenaar,&nbsp;Bernard Bekker","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101661","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101661","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as rooftop solar and battery storage into electricity grids poses a regulatory challenge for utilities globally. While interconnection rules are designed to ensure the technical integrity and financial sustainability of power systems, stringent policies and punitive pricing signals have inadvertently led to the proliferation of unauthorised DERs in many parts of the world. Unauthorised DERs pose a range of technical, financial and safety risks to the power system, yet the drivers of non-compliance remains undocumented in the literature. This paper explores the drivers of non-compliance in South Africa, where by 2024 &gt;50 % of behind-the-meter solar capacity is illegally connected to the grid. By quantifying the misalignment of private and public DER value streams, this study identifies key barriers to compliance, including high interconnection costs, lengthy approval processes, and misaligned pricing signals. A comparative case study between three South African municipalities illustrates how different utility governance approaches impact the business case for DER investment. A simple but important finding is that utility approaches can significantly impact a customer's decision to follow the formal interconnection process. A revenue impact modelling exercise revealed the detrimental impacts of unauthorised DERs on utility revenue. These results suggest that, in jurisdictions facing unauthorised DERs, early financial incentives are essential to minimise non-compliant installations and the associated utility revenue erosion. As DER penetration expands into new global regions, these findings are expected to assist utilities and regulators in developing appropriate regulatory frameworks that facilitate the sustainable integration of DERs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"85 ","pages":"Article 101661"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143237090","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":"Electricity consumption and its determinants in rural Mozambique – At the edge of the electricity grid","authors":"Basilio Z.S. Tamele ,&nbsp;Yibeltal T. Wassie ,&nbsp;Alberto J. Tsamba ,&nbsp;Erik O. Ahlgren","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101662","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101662","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The lack of reliable data on electricity consumption is one of the main obstacles to selecting the right supply technologies and allocating resources to achieve universal electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa. Using data collected from on-site surveys, this study aims to estimate electricity consumption in rural Mozambique at the edge of the electricity grid and examine the factors that influence it. The consumption is estimated for households, community institutions, and productive users in four different localities. Three of the localities are off-grid and rely largely on Solar Home Systems, while one is a small town and has access to grid electricity. To analyze the determinants of electricity consumption, multiple linear regression models are used. The results show that households account for &gt;62 % of the total electricity consumption. The average household consumption in the grid-electrified town (2.54 kWh/day) is significantly higher than in the off-grid localities (0.04 to 0.24 kWh/day). Furthermore, the load profiles of households in the grid-electrified town and off-grid localities differ significantly. However, productive users consume the most electricity per user in all localities. The regression analysis shows a positive and strong relationship between consumption and appliance ownership, with refrigerators and televisions having the most significant influence in the grid-powered locality, and cellphones and LED lamps having the biggest effect in the off-grid areas. The study demonstrates the substantial spatial and sectoral differences in electricity consumption in rural Mozambique. It also reveals how access to grid electricity, productive use, and appliance ownership shape electricity consumption in rural Mozambique. Understanding these dynamics is thus crucial for accurate demand forecasting and optimal rural electrification planning.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"85 ","pages":"Article 101662"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143237089","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":"What impedes solar energy deployment? New evidence from power developers in the Arab Gulf states","authors":"Li-Chen Sim ,&nbsp;Karen E. Young","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2024.101597","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2024.101597","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The hydrocarbon-rich Gulf states are located in the heart of the global sunbelt which endows them with some of the highest solar resources in the world. Peak load hours in these countries also align well with daily and seasonal solar radiation levels. Nevertheless, actual deployment of renewable power, including solar, is among the lowest in the world. This article analyzes why solar power has seen some success in a few states, while in others there has been little momentum. To address the question, the authors undertake a qualitative, case-based inquiry into solar power development through data collected from interviews with solar power developers based in the Gulf. Our findings are two-fold. First, the quality of a regulatory regime (planning and enforcement) plays a significant role in explaining variations in solar deployment across the Gulf. Second, the most impactful pathways through which regulatory regimes affect solar power deployment include governance, competition among differently-sized developers, procurement, labor, and evenness within the same national jurisdiction. In so doing, the article offers policy-relevant implications for scaling up solar power sector in the Gulf and contributes to the wider literature on business-state relations in the region.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"84 ","pages":"Article 101597"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143174889","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":"Estimating the distributive impacts of climate mitigation policies in the power sector in Ghana","authors":"Monica Lambon-Quayefio ,&nbsp;Bruno Merven ,&nbsp;Alison Hughes ,&nbsp;Faaiqa Hartley ,&nbsp;Robert Darko Osei","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2024.101589","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2024.101589","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"84 ","pages":"Article 101589"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143174871","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}