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{"title":"Evaluating the socio-economic and environmental impacts of renewable energy deployment: A global perspective","authors":"Ankur Srivastava ,&nbsp;Pradeep Kumar Meena ,&nbsp;Chitresh Nayak ,&nbsp;Chaitanya Girish Burande ,&nbsp;Chandrika S Wagle ,&nbsp;Sagar Shelare","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101863","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101863","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rapid and widespread implementation of renewable energy (RE) systems across various sectors is vital to mitigating global warming. This study synthesizes insights from 270 peer-reviewed articles published over the past decade, examining the social, economic, and environmental impacts of RE technologies. It highlights recurring themes, challenges, opportunities, and divergences in findings shaped by regional and contextual factors. Social dimensions—particularly trust in institutions and the quality of governance—emerge as key enablers of RE adoption. The concept of place attachment also receives attention, although its role remains contested, with studies divided on whether it facilitates or obstructs RE initiatives. Economically, while the global agenda favors sustainable energy, many developed and developing countries continue to prioritize fossil fuel development for economic growth. Environmentally, much of the literature focuses on the localized negative impacts of RE projects, often underemphasizing their broader climate mitigation benefits. Additionally, there is a significant lack of research on the environmental implications of RE deployment in low-income countries. Two critical research gaps are identified: the need to further explore the benefits of co-locating RE infrastructure in developing economies and the importance of integrating First Nations perspectives and active participation in RE research and project planning.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 101863"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145364085","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":"Global overview of agrivoltaic system: The future security for food and energy","authors":"Urvashi Patel ,&nbsp;Suprava Chakraborty","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101870","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101870","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Agrivoltaic (AV) systems, which represent a sophisticated integration of solar energy generation techniques alongside conventional agricultural practices, offer a promising and strategically viable approach to effectively address the rapidly escalating global demand for renewable energy sources, while simultaneously promoting the sustainable utilization of land resources in an era of environmental concern. This novel concept fulfills sustainable development goals (SDG) 2, 3, 7, 9, 12, and 13. This comprehensive systematic review article meticulously investigates the multifaceted dimensions of AV such as installation management, advanced technologies (artificial intelligence/machine learning) into AV frameworks for both crop cultivation and livestock shelter purpose, significant microclimate alterations, the shading influences on crop productivity and optimization of land use practices to maximize efficiency as well as sustainability. This review shows that the Land Equivalence Ratio (LER) consistently greater than 1.0, validating the enhanced productivity of co-location. Ultimately, the review conducts a thorough evaluation of the intricate international policy environment by providing a clear, structured framework that categorizes policies into financial, regulatory, and technological enablers. That could potentially facilitate and expedite the widespread adoption of this innovatively transformative technology within the agricultural and energy sectors. Research and development suggested for recommend PV synergies at every different aspects for future farmovoltaics application. This review provides a detailed overview of AV potential as a sustainable, economically feasible, and strategically advantageous solution for future agricultural practices as well as energy production in a rapidly changing world.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 101870"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145364055","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":"Development of an ESG evaluation framework for China's energy industry using the PSR–AHP model","authors":"Lin Mengyuan ,&nbsp;Takehiko Murayama ,&nbsp;Shigeo Nishikizawa ,&nbsp;Kultip Suwanteep","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101877","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101877","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In recent years, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have emerged as critical tools for evaluating the sustainable development capacity of economic entities, with information disclosure serving as an essential component of ESG assessment frameworks. However, in China, ESG disclosure among enterprises, particularly within the energy industry, remains insufficient. Moreover, most existing evaluation systems are adapted from foreign models and fail to account for the unique characteristics of Chinese enterprises and industry-specific contexts. To address these shortcomings, this study develops an ESG evaluation system tailored to the Chinese energy industry by integrating the pressure–state–response (PSR) model with the analytic hierarchy process. The proposed system comprises a three-level structure, including a goal layer encompassing environmental performance, social responsibility, and corporate governance; a first criteria layer subdivided into 9 PSR-based categories; and a second criteria layer containing 32 specific indicators. To ensure comprehensive and socially relevant weighting of the indicators, surveys were conducted among both experts and practitioners, and the aggregation of individual judgments method was employed to synthesize their assessments. The evaluation system was applied to five major state-owned Chinese energy enterprises, whose combined installed capacity represented over half of the national total, using ESG disclosure data from 2019 to 2023. The results indicate that while these enterprises generally achieved high ESG scores (all exceeding 0.75), their performance exhibited notable fluctuations, particularly in the environmental and governance dimensions. Environmental performance emerged as the most influential and volatile factor, underscoring its central role in shaping overall ESG outcomes. Social performance showed steady improvement, while governance performance followed a fluctuating trajectory before eventually rebounding. These findings highlight the necessity of developing stricter environmental standards alongside an ESG evaluation framework that accounts for industry-specific characteristics, in order to promote sustainable development and accelerate the green transformation of China's energy sector.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 101877"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145467296","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 and the circular economy: Rethinking rural employment in Limpopo, South Africa","authors":"Thilivhali Rasimphi ,&nbsp;David Tinarwo ,&nbsp;Sophie Mulaudzi","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101882","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101882","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Biogas technology presents a viable pathway to address energy poverty and unemployment in rural South Africa, offering clean energy from organic waste while creating opportunities for income generation. Despite its potential, adoption in Limpopo Province remains low, constrained by economic, technical, and socio-cultural barriers. This study investigates how biogas initiatives contribute to job creation and livelihood improvement, using a qualitative, grounded theory approach. Data were collected through 22 semi-structured interviews with households, technicians, youth entrepreneurs, and policymakers across Sekhukhune, Capricorn, and Vhembe districts. The findings show that biogas projects generate both direct employment, in activities such as digester construction, installation, and maintenance, and indirect employment through the production and use of biofertilizer. However, uptake is limited by high installation costs, insufficient technical support, and fragmented policy and institutional frameworks. To enhance adoption and employment outcomes, the study recommends targeted subsidies, ongoing technical training, and inclusive public–private partnerships. These insights underline the importance of community-centered strategies that integrate technical, economic, and social considerations, offering practical guidance for policymakers and development practitioners seeking to promote sustainable energy solutions and improve livelihoods in rural South African communities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 101882"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145467286","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":"Deep localization: A pathway to achieve self-sustainable ecosystem for the Indian Solar PV industry","authors":"Ankit Agrawal ,&nbsp;Sudeep kumar Pradhan ,&nbsp;Bijay kumar Rout","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101880","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101880","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The whole world is committed to decarbonize and climate change control objectives, with solar energy at the forefront of its energy transition. While solar installations across globe increase, critical solar manufacturing remains highly concentrated in China. This creates reliance on imports and exposes India's vulnerability to the supply chain. Despite India's ambitious target to achieve 500GW of renewable capacity by 2030, its dependence on imported solar modules, cells, unavailability of wafers, and polysilicon manufacturing raises concerns over self-reliance and long-term sustainability.</div><div>To address these challenges, Deep Localization (DL) framework that extends conventional localization framework by fostering innovation, circular economy practices, building trust, and a resilient domestic supply chain. The variables were identified through a literature review and expert inputs. Exploratory Factor Analysis was applied to determine the factor structure and eliminate weak variables. A hypothesized model was developed to analyze the interplay between policy, risk, and demand management, DL, and their impact on supplier and manufacturer development in India's solar PV sector. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire survey from 411 respondents, and the model was validated using Structural Equation Modelling.</div><div>The findings highlight that policy management is essential for risk mitigation. The integrated policy, demand and risk management create an enabling environment for DL, with a strong focus on creating a robust supplier-manufacturer network to enhance competitiveness. By adopting DL strategies, India can transition from an import driven country to a global manufacturing hub, ensuring India's ambitions for economic growth, sustainability, and energy security.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 101880"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145467341","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":"Measuring biogas venting from over-pressurisation of household scale dome biogas digesters: A case study in Kenya and Uganda","authors":"Joel Chaney ,&nbsp;Benjamin L. Robinson ,&nbsp;Mike Clifford","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101815","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101815","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Methane emissions from household-scale biogas digesters represent a potentially significant climate concern that has been largely overlooked in rural energy access programmes. This study presents the first assessment of biogas venting patterns, resulting from over-pressure, across 53 household-scale biogas digesters in Kenya and Uganda. We develop and apply a methodology for estimating venting using digital monitoring technology known as ‘Smart Biogas’, which continuously measures pressure and flow data to quantify both the volume and timing of biogas loss.</div><div>Our findings reveal a complex picture of household biogas use. By measuring the Biogas Utilisation Factor (BUF) - the ratio of consumed to generated biogas, where a lower BUF indicates higher venting rates - we found that households can achieve excellent performance during optimal periods, with venting rates below 3 % across all digester sizes, which demonstrates the potential for optimised biogas use. However, although most households maintain good biogas utilisation most of the time, periodic episodes of underuse significantly impact overall performance. The mean pressure-driven venting rates ranged from 10.8 % ± 12.7 % for 10 m³ digesters to 20.9 % ± 20.9 % for 6 m³ digesters (overall mean: 15.9 % ± 20.2 %). Temporal patterns also emerge, with increased venting likely during afternoon and nighttime hours, and during agricultural planting seasons when cooking patterns change. Drawing from these insights, we propose strategies to help households maintain the consistent high biogas utilisation they achieve during optimal periods.</div><div>The methodology developed in this paper can be applied across other biogas programmes to build a broader understanding of patterns of biogas use and the likelihood of venting. These findings have implications for biogas programme design, carbon credit methodologies, and efforts to maximise both the climate benefits and household value of small-scale biogas systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 101815"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145159998","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-economic assessment on the cost-effective manufacture of scaled-up VRFB system - An Indian scenario","authors":"J. Ramesh ,&nbsp;D. Ruben Sudhakar ,&nbsp;G.A. Pathanjali ,&nbsp;M. Raja","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101841","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101841","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) is one of the promising contenders in battery energy storage systems (BESS). India is the third largest producer and consumer of electricity, with aspirations to increase its contributions from renewable energy sources. This study focuses on the techno-economic analysis of the VRFB system in the Indian context. This approach allows for a comparison of system costs in the Indian context with global trends. This work identifies the levelized cost of storage (LCOS) for a 5 kW / 10 kWh VRFB system and compares it against prevailing information in the global market. The analysis shows that the calculated LCOS value of 0.78 $ kWh⁻¹ cycle⁻¹ is approximately 29 % higher than the prevailing global LCOS value of 0.54 $ kWh⁻¹ cycle⁻¹ and far behind the target figure laid down by the US Department of Energy (DOE). The parameters affecting the LCOS are examined through sensitivity analysis, and the dominant factor for the capital costs is identified in an effort towards minimizing the LCOS, which shows a 4.8 % variation for a 10 % change. The high capital cost components, such as membrane and electrolyte, are critically examined and evaluated using indigenously developed components in a single cell for understanding the performance metrics. Additionally, the graphite plates and felt are analysed similarly as above for further cost reduction. An optimal combination of key materials and components determined through orthogonal analysis, achieving a lowest LCOS of 0.46 $ kWh⁻¹ cycle⁻¹. This analysis provides new insights into furthering the cost reduction measures for the manufacture of the VRFB system and moving towards the coveted golden LCOS target of DOE.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 101841"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145159823","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":"Comprehensive techno-economic assessment of biomass power generation for sustainable solution of Pakistan's energy crisis","authors":"Syed Usama Ali ,&nbsp;Talha Bin Nadeem ,&nbsp;Syed Muhammad Asad Akhter Naqvi ,&nbsp;Malik Kamran","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101856","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101856","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As global energy demands escalate and fossil fuel reserves dwindle, the need for reliable alternative energy sources becomes critical. While solar and wind energy offer environmental benefits, their intermittency poses challenges for grid stability and long-term energy planning. Biomass power generation emerges as a dependable, weather-independent renewable option. This study assesses the technical and economic viability of biomass energy in Pakistan using a combined approach involving literature review and laboratory analysis. Proximate and ultimate analyses were conducted on various biomass types, including agricultural residues, wood, and organic waste, to determine moisture content, calorific value, and ash composition. Results show that Pakistan's biomass resources have the potential to generate up to 609,964 GWh per year, which is more than four times the country's current annual electricity consumption. Electricity from biomass was found to cost PKR 14.79/kWh (0.051 $/kWh), substantially lower than the PKR 37/kWh (0.132 $/kWh) from conventional sources, with a payback period of around one year. The study also explores fuel enhancement through flue gas drying and pelletization, enabling the production of high-quality fuel pellets with moisture content reduced to as low as 4 %. Blending high and low-calorific value biomass further improves combustion efficiency and energy output. Thermodynamic modeling, including enthalpy calculations, supports the integration of biomass into conventional power cycles such as the Rankine cycle. Additionally, replacing coal with biomass could reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 143,148 metric tons annually. These findings confirm that biomass power plants are a technically feasible, economically sound, and environmentally sustainable solution for Pakistan's growing energy needs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 101856"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145269890","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":"Toward green steel: Role of pilot-scale carbon capture and utilization technologies","authors":"Deepshikha Rathore","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101866","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101866","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The global steel industry contributes of total carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions ∼7–9 %, indicating it a critical focus area for industrial decarbonization. This review examines the function of pilot-scale carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies in reducing emissions from steel manufacturing, with a specific focus on highly carbon-intensive steel sector. It provides a comprehensive overview of CO₂ emission sources in steel production techniques, explores emerging CCU technologies such as post-combustion, pre-combustion, and oxy-fuel combustion. It discusses various operation pathways, including mineralization, methanol and urea synthesis, and biological conversion. Key findings reveal that pilot-scale demonstrations consistently achieve high CO₂ capture efficiencies (80–90 %) and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30–50 % when integrated with low-carbon energy sources. However, energy penalties, high capital and operating costs, and integration challenges remain major barriers to large-scale deployment. Techno-economic assessments confirm long payback periods without policy incentives, while life cycle assessments validate the environmental benefits when supported by renewable energy inputs. The analysis underscores that successful scale-up requires policy support, industrial collaboration, and the use of digital monitoring frameworks. Overall, strategic deployment of CCU at pilot scale provides critical data, builds confidence, and positions CCU as a cornerstone of the transition toward green steel production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 101866"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145322030","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 and the circular economy: Rethinking rural employment in Limpopo, South Africa","authors":"Thilivhali Rasimphi ,&nbsp;David Tinarwo ,&nbsp;Sophie Mulaudzi","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101882","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101882","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Biogas technology presents a viable pathway to address energy poverty and unemployment in rural South Africa, offering clean energy from organic waste while creating opportunities for income generation. Despite its potential, adoption in Limpopo Province remains low, constrained by economic, technical, and socio-cultural barriers. This study investigates how biogas initiatives contribute to job creation and livelihood improvement, using a qualitative, grounded theory approach. Data were collected through 22 semi-structured interviews with households, technicians, youth entrepreneurs, and policymakers across Sekhukhune, Capricorn, and Vhembe districts. The findings show that biogas projects generate both direct employment, in activities such as digester construction, installation, and maintenance, and indirect employment through the production and use of biofertilizer. However, uptake is limited by high installation costs, insufficient technical support, and fragmented policy and institutional frameworks. To enhance adoption and employment outcomes, the study recommends targeted subsidies, ongoing technical training, and inclusive public–private partnerships. These insights underline the importance of community-centered strategies that integrate technical, economic, and social considerations, offering practical guidance for policymakers and development practitioners seeking to promote sustainable energy solutions and improve livelihoods in rural South African communities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 101882"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145467293","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}