Tresna Dewi , Pola Risma , Yurni Oktarina , Suci Dwijayanti , Elsa Nurul Mardiyati , Adelia Br Sianipar , Dzaki Rafif Hibrizi , M. Sayid Azhar , Dini Linarti
{"title":"Smart integrated aquaponics system: Hybrid solar-hydro energy with deep learning forecasting for optimized energy management in aquaculture and hydroponics","authors":"Tresna Dewi , Pola Risma , Yurni Oktarina , Suci Dwijayanti , Elsa Nurul Mardiyati , Adelia Br Sianipar , Dzaki Rafif Hibrizi , M. Sayid Azhar , Dini Linarti","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101683","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101683","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The global pursuit of sustainable energy and food production has led to the creation of integrated systems that maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact. This research introduces the Smart Integrated Aquaponics System, combining hybrid solar-hydro energy with AI-driven forecasting and IoT-based monitoring to optimize aquaponics. By harnessing renewable energy and artificial intelligence, the system addresses challenges such as energy variability, resource efficiency, and scalability, particularly relevant to urban farming in land-scarce regions like Indonesia. The system integrates photovoltaic (PV) and micro-hydro sources with a hybrid energy management system for uninterrupted power. A long short-term memory recurrent neural network (LSTM-RNN) ensures precise energy forecasting, achieving mean absolute errors of 0.0579 for voltage and 0.1109 for power output. IoT sensors and convolutional neural networks (CNNs) monitor fish health and plant growth, providing accurate resource management and scalability. Experimental results highlight its effectiveness: solar irradiance peaked at 1200 W/m<sup>2</sup>, while micro-hydro turbines maintained stable power. Water treatment reduced turbidity below 10 NTU and total dissolved solids to 50 ppm, ensuring optimal water quality. Fish growth classification confidence ranged from 0.92 to 0.95, while plant monitoring accurately tracked development. Challenges remain, including seasonal energy variability and scalability. Enhancing energy storage, improving forecasting, and streamlining integration can address these issues. This research sets a benchmark for sustainable agriculture by demonstrating how hybrid energy systems, AI, and IoT can create scalable, efficient, and eco-friendly solutions, advancing global food and energy security.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"85 ","pages":"Article 101683"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143444748","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}
Malcolm Isaac Fernandez , Yun Ii Go , Wolf-Gerrit Früh , Dennis M.L. Wong
{"title":"Projection of Electricity Generation Profiles and Carbon Emissions Towards 2050: A Malaysia Context","authors":"Malcolm Isaac Fernandez , Yun Ii Go , Wolf-Gerrit Früh , Dennis M.L. Wong","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101681","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101681","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The planning of future energy systems that incorporate a significant share of renewable energy (RE) is gaining importance as a solution to energy security and environmental issues. In bottom-up energy system modelling, there are two primary approaches: one focuses on optimising the energy mix for a specific target year (static), while the other seeks to optimise the transition from the current reference to a target year (long-term). This paper aims to model and analyse Malaysia's renewable energy transition towards 2050 with both static and long-term approaches. The Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) was used to develop five Malaysian national energy system models from 2020 to 2050 with primary focus on the power sector. Optimal energy storage capacities were investigated in the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR 2050) model using the coupling of LEAP with Next Energy Modelling system for Optimization (NEMO). For the Reference Model (2020), the total electricity generation was at 153.8 TWh/year mainly driven by coal and natural gas. With LEAP-NEMO optimisation in the NETR 2050 model with the integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and pumped hydro storage (PHS), the total annual electricity generation was 270.6 TWh/year with contributions from natural gas and solar. For the total emissions in all sectors, the results for models 1 to 5 resulted in 287.5, 321.5, 382.1, 404.5, and 466.3 Mt. CO2 respectively. With LEAP-NEMO optimisation and energy efficiency for demand reduction, model 5 was improved to be at 449.7 Mt. CO2 mainly due to the smaller electricity generated by natural gas in the power sector. Based on the economic results of the two long-term scenarios, the total net present value was calculated to be 1210.7 billion USD for NETR 2050 with respect to Ref (2020). With the LEAP-NEMO optimisation, the total net present value resulted in 1005.7 billion USD. Based on the LEAP results, a significant shift in the technological landscape will be required, with RE, energy storage systems (ESS), and energy efficiency taking on key roles. The findings from this paper can aid researchers and policymakers in creating strategic plans in RE and ESS development that can be applied to the case of Malaysia and other countries.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"85 ","pages":"Article 101681"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143444759","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}
A. Fajardo , L.H. Baker , T. Sesan , S. Bhattacharyya , D. Kerr , M. Katyega , A. Barnett
{"title":"Business models and access to finance for mini grid development in sub-Saharan Africa","authors":"A. Fajardo , L.H. Baker , T. Sesan , S. Bhattacharyya , D. Kerr , M. Katyega , A. Barnett","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101666","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101666","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Drawing from a comprehensive literature review of publications from academia, industry, government and international institutions, this paper presents a critical analysis of the different business models and modes of finance for mini grids in SSA, alongside the operational risks and challenges faced by these emerging systems. First, we investigate the different business models that currently exist for mini grids in SSA, providing insights into the opportunities and challenges of each approach. Second, we identify access to finance as a prominent challenge to the expansion of ‘third generation’ or solar/ solar-hybrid mini grids in the region. In so doing, we explore the different configurations of actors, institutions and processes involved in the provision of finance and investment. Third, we examine key investment, regulatory and operational risks and challenges to the sector's current and future development.</div><div>Despite a notable growth in the deployment of solar and solar-hybrid mini grids in SSA and elsewhere, progress in bridging the rural electrification gap has been slow. More than 750 million people globally still lack access to electricity in the region, particularly in remote areas considered too poor to afford cost-reflective tariffs. As this paper argues, more clarity is needed between the enthusiasm expressed regarding the potential of mini grids and the level and quality of finance available for such systems.</div><div>While the literature points to hybrid ownership, partially subsidised models, a focus on anchor customers, and the bundling of projects into financial portfolios as the most promising business strategies, we argue that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for mini grid business models in SSA. An optimistic narrative towards private sector participation may not always translate into greater accessibility and affordability, particularly for geographically remote and low-income users. While the mini grid sector in SSA has grown significantly in recent years, securing adequate and appropriate external finance remains a key challenge.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"85 ","pages":"Article 101666"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143438100","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}
R. Sriabisha , J. Aravind Kumar , J. Jayaprabakar , V.C. Deivayanai , A. Saravanan
{"title":"A comprehensive exploration of electric vehicles: Classification, charging methods, obstacles, and approaches to optimization","authors":"R. Sriabisha , J. Aravind Kumar , J. Jayaprabakar , V.C. Deivayanai , A. Saravanan","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101671","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101671","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This comprehensive review explores the advancement of new electric vehicle (EV) technologies and addresses the challenges they face, with a particular focus on the evolution of EV charging infrastructure and its impact on the electricity distribution network. Beyond reducing reliance on fossil fuels, EVs play a pivotal role in transforming power generation and distribution. This facilitates a shift towards sustainable energy use. The review discusses the emergence of various EV technologies, ranging from plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) to self-charging systems, and highlights their potential to drive innovation in transportation. It also provides an overview of cutting-edge methods, including charging optimization techniques and smart grid integration. Hence showcases their contributions to improve both efficiency and reliability within the industry. This analysis aims to provide a deeper understanding of the current state and future prospects of EVs, emphasizing their critical role in advancing green transportation and supporting the transition to sustainable energy systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"85 ","pages":"Article 101671"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143429692","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}
Gregory A. James , Frederick S. Ahiabor , Emmanuel M. Abalo
{"title":"Analysing the barriers to renewable energy adoption in Ghana using Delphi and a fuzzy synthetic evaluation approach","authors":"Gregory A. James , Frederick S. Ahiabor , Emmanuel M. Abalo","doi":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101667","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esd.2025.101667","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the critical barriers to renewable energy adoption in Ghana, where reliable and sustainable energy access remains critical to achieving development goals and addressing climate change. Drawing from the existing literature, 44 barriers were identified and grouped into six categories: policy, institutional, economic/financial, structural/technical, political/legal/regulatory, and social. A two-round Delphi survey was implemented to gather consensus among 17 Ghanaian experts on renewable energy and climate change, resulting in 22 of the statements reaching consensus. A fuzzy synthetic evaluation (FSE) was used to rank these barriers based on their relative and overall importance in impeding the adoption of RE. The results show that policy, economic/financial, and institutional barriers are Ghana's main barriers to RE adoption. Key impediments include the lack of market-driven support, high commercial rates, and issues related to land litigation and availability. The study recommends regulatory and policy changes incorporating market-driven strategies and subsidies, and prioritising renewable energy in Ghana's power mix. Additionally, there is a need for training and awareness programmes to enhance social acceptance of RE sources.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49209,"journal":{"name":"Energy for Sustainable Development","volume":"85 ","pages":"Article 101667"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143419774","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":"Energy optimization of a residential building for electricity, cooling, and heating: A path to Net Zero Energy","authors":"Olivier Mekila Mbayam, 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 m<sup>2</sup> 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, A. El Fadar, 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 CO<sub>2</sub> 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}
Sylvester Mawusi, Prabin Shrestha, Tong Gao, Ming Yan, Min Liu, Zhaomin Liu, Deborah Oyella, Yulai Liu, Renjie Yu, Youzhen Wang, Tongpu Feng, Chunyu Xue, Guangqing Liu
{"title":"A systematic survey of household heating with biomass pellet stoves in rural Northern China","authors":"Sylvester Mawusi, Prabin Shrestha, Tong Gao, Ming Yan, Min Liu, Zhaomin Liu, Deborah Oyella, Yulai Liu, Renjie Yu, Youzhen Wang, Tongpu Feng, Chunyu Xue, 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 , Abolfazl Edalatipour , Mooud Dabaghiroodsari , Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Hasheminasab , Behzad Masoomi , 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}
Hillary Chanda , Eugene Mohareb , Michael Peters , Chris Harty
{"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 , Eugene Mohareb , Michael Peters , 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}