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Environmental trade-offs of (de)centralized renewable electricity systems Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-06-14 F. Reutter, P. Lehmann
Renewable energies are key to reduce CO2 emissions and other environmental impacts of fossil-fueled electricity generation. However, renewable energy systems can also cause negative environmental effects. In this paper, we analyze the potential environmental trade-offs associated with different spatio-technical (de)centralization options for a renewable electricity system. For this purpose, we first
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Feasibility-sustainability study of power generation using solar energy at an industrial site: a case study from Egypt Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-06-14 Noha A. Mostafa, Amr Aboelezz
Fossil fuel utilization is the biggest contributor to the emissions of greenhouse gases which are the main reason for global warming. Solar energy photovoltaic (PV) technology is one of the most rapidly rising technologies and is a sturdy candidate to replace fossil fuels due to its versatility. Egypt receives high solar intensity which makes it a perfect place for utilizing this technology. However
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Ageism, welfare, and the energy transition: a comparative analysis of the perceptions among the elderly in Poland and Norway Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-06-14 Kacper Szulecki, Maria Aspen Neerland, Håkon Tomter, Cecilie A. Blomberg Wæringsaasen, Paweł Żuk, Piotr Żuk
One of the potential dimensions on which exclusion and injustice may occur in energy transitions is age. Age-based patterns of exclusion—ageism—has recently been conceptualized in the context of decarbonization as energy ageism. This paper offers a comparative empirical analysis of the senior citizens’ outlook towards an imminent energy transition as well as the impact of energy poverty in two European
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The circular bioeconomy: a driver for system integration Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-06-11 Fabian Schipfer, Pralhad Burli, Uwe Fritsche, Christiane Hennig, Fabian Stricker, Maria Wirth, Svetlana Proskurina, Sebastian Serna-Loaiza
Human and earth system modeling, traditionally centered on the interplay between the energy system and the atmosphere, are facing a paradigm shift. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s mandate for comprehensive, cross-sectoral climate action emphasizes avoiding the vulnerabilities of narrow sectoral approaches. Our study explores the circular bioeconomy, highlighting the intricate interconnections
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Material energy citizenship through participation in citizen-financed photovoltaic projects Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-06-11 Fabienne Sierro, Yann Blumer
Citizens are recognized as key actors in the energy system’s transformation by assuming novel roles beyond being mere energy consumers. Participation in renewable energy projects increases societal support and renders the decarbonization of the energy system more inclusive. Increasing numbers of citizen-financed photovoltaic (CiFi PV) projects exemplify this. Empirical studies on individuals who participate
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Do current energy policies in Germany promote the use of biomass in areas where it is particularly beneficial to the system? Analysing short- and long-term energy scenarios Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-06-10 Matthias Jordan, Kathleen Meisel, Martin Dotzauer, Harry Schindler, Jörg Schröder, Karl-Friedrich Cyffka, Niels Dögnitz, Karin Naumann, Christopher Schmid, Volker Lenz, Jaqueline Daniel-Gromke, Gabriel Costa de Paiva, Danial Esmaeili Aliabadi, Nora Szarka, Daniela Thrän
Policymakers are tasked with both driving the rapid expansion of renewable energy technologies and, additionally channelling the limited national potential of biomass into areas where it can provide the greatest benefit to the energy system. But do current policy instruments promote the use of biomass in these areas? As biomass is limited, its use must be sustainable without leading to further biodiversity
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Understanding stakeholder attitudes towards low-head pumped hydro storage technology Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-06-10 Ruben Ansorena Ruiz, David Schürenkamp, Jeremy D. Bricker, Madita Olvermann, Nils Goseberg
The share of renewable energy feeding the European grid has been growing over the years, even though the intermittency of some renewable energy sources can induce electric grid instability. Energy storage has proven to be an effective way of reducing grid instability. Various solutions for large-scale energy storage are being researched nowadays. This study focusses on the innovative low-head pumped
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Public support and willingness to pay for a carbon tax in Hungary: can revenue recycling make a difference? Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-06-06 Daniel Muth, Csaba Weiner, Csaba Lakócai
To curb human-made carbon-dioxide emissions, the European Union will introduce carbon pricing for buildings and transport in 2027. Central and East European (CEE) countries are pressured to embark on ambitious decarbonization pathways leading to carbon-neutral economies by 2050. This paper is the first to investigate the public acceptance of and the willingness to pay (WTP) for a carbon tax in a CEE
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Investigating the determinants of household energy consumption in Nigeria: insights and implications Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-06-05 Ismaila Rimi Abubakar, Andrew Adewale Alola, Festus Victor Bekun, Stephen Taiwo Onifade
The present study draws motivation from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and explores the nexus between access to modern cooking energy sources, responsible energy consumption, climate change mitigation, and economic growth. Using 2018 demographic and health survey data, the study examines the influence of key socioeconomic and demographic factors on household choice of cooking energy
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Experimental assessment and optimization of the performance of a biodiesel engine using response surface methodology Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-06-05 Prasheet Mishra, Taraprasad Mohapatra, Sudhansu S. Sahoo, Biranchi N. Padhi, Nimay Chandra Giri, Ahmed Emara, Kareem M. AboRas
Biodiesel is a renewable and ecofriendly fuel for internal combustion engines. However, fuel standards need to be adapted for efficiency and commercial use. This paper deals with a novel process of its production using a purification step that counters the high costs of production and experimental analysis using multiresponse optimization. Soybean oil was chosen as a biodiesel of 5%, 10%, and 15% blend
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Harder, better, faster, stronger: understanding and improving the tractability of large energy system models Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-06-03 Manuel Bröchin, Bryn Pickering, Tim Tröndle, Stefan Pfenninger
Energy system models based on linear programming have been growing in size with the increasing need to model renewables with high spatial and temporal detail. Larger models lead to high computational requirements. Furthermore, seemingly small changes in a model can lead to drastic differences in runtime. Here, we investigate measures to address this issue. We review the mathematical structure of a
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Synthetic natural gas in the private heating sector in Germany: match or mismatch between production costs and consumer willingness to pay? Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-24 Benedikt Rilling
The residential heating sector in many European countries requires a fundamental transformation if it is to become climate neutral. Besides the introduction of efficiency measures and updating heating systems, scholars and practitioners consider replacing fossil fuels in existing heating systems a viable approach. Drop-in renewable gases such as biomethane and synthetic natural gas (SNG) cause considerably
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Key forecasts and prospects for green transition in the region of Central Asia beyond 2022 Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-20 Sanja Filipović, Andrei Orlov, Andrea Andrejević Panić
The transition to energy-sustainable systems is a globally accepted concept, but it is implemented with various degrees of success around the world. The aim of this paper is to determine the status of green transition in five Central Asian countries (Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and the Kyrgyz Republic) that are among the highest energy consumers globally and the most vulnerable
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Worlds apart? Investigating acceptance and usage demands of carbon-based cosmetics and clothing across European countries Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-06 Wiktoria Wilkowska, Imke Tabea Haverkämper, Martina Ziefle
Global warming and the increasing risk of natural disasters force us all to act. As the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions has been proven effective but insufficient on its own, Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) technologies emerged to fill the gap. Using CCU technologies, CO2 is captured and further processed into valuable products instead of being emitted into the atmosphere. This study
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Decreasing the energy demand in public buildings using nature-based solutions: case studies from Novi Sad (Republic of Serbia) and Osijek (Republic of Croatia) Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-06 Stevan Savić, Hrvoje Krstić, Ivan Šećerov, Jelena Dunjić
Nature-based solutions (NBS) in urban areas offer an opportunity to improve environmental conditions and to reduce CO2 emissions towards establishing climate-neutral cities in the next few decades. Furthermore, the implementation of NBSs—vertical or horizontal green infrastructures on public facilities—could in particular improve both climate, including outdoor thermal conditions on a micro-scale (especially
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Energy efficiency as a driver of the circular economy and carbon neutrality in selected countries of Southern Europe: a soft computing approach Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-04 Alma Ramčilović Jesih, Goran Šimić, Ljubiša Konatar, Zoran Brljak, Polona Šprajc
The main goal of the paper is to define the level of energy efficiency in the economies of selected countries in the Balkan region that have opted for the EU Green Deal, a circular economy, and a transition to carbon neutrality. Energy efficiency, as a determinant of carbon neutrality, was selected as an indicator for analysis because it records particularly unfavorable indicators in the region under
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A review of the current potential of European brown seaweed for the production of biofuels Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-27 Gail Twigg, Jeffrey Fedenko, George Hurst, Michele S. Stanley, Adam D. Hughes
In addition to the other uses for macroalgae, since the 1970s, there has been interest in using macroalgae as a source of biofuels, due to the high rates of productivity and intrinsic advantages over other biofuel crops such as not requiring land use or significant freshwater input. A wide range of conversion processes exist but anaerobic digestion was one of the first demonstrated and is still a widely
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Retraction Note: Sustainable development economy and the development of green economy in the European Union Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-25 Mert Mentes
Retraction Note: Energy, Sustainability and Society (2023) 13:32 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13705-023-00410-7 The author has retracted this article because it overlaps substantially with [1]. The author agrees with this retraction. Gevher R, Acet H (2023) Avrupa Birliğinde Sürdürülebilir Kalkinma Ve Yeşil Ekonominin Gelişimİ. Anadolu Üniversitesi İktisadi Ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi 24(1):224–253
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Balancing the books: unveiling the direct impact of an integrated energy system model on industries, households and government revenues Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-25 Jan Frederick George, Alexander Marx, Anne Held, Jenny Winkler, Anke Bekk, Mario Ragwitz
The transition towards a sustainable energy system is reshaping the demand for final energy, driven by the diffusion of new end-use technologies. This shift not only impacts consumers’ energy expenses, but also holds implications for the public budget. Building on data from a German energy transition scenario, we analyse the direct impact of energy costs on industries, low-income households, and changes
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Spatial and temporal patterns of fuelwood consumption and its associated CO2 emissions in Muzaffarabad division, a western Himalayan region Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Raja Waqar Ahmed Khan, Nimra Nazir, Ansar Mehmood, Seema Qayyum, Hamayun Shaheen
In the Himalayan region, fuelwood serves as a critical energy source for rural communities. Being vital for meeting energy needs, fuelwood combustion is a source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emission and, consequently, global warming, as well as deforestation and public health damage. Therefore, quantifying fuelwood consumption patterns and its associated CO2 emissions is essential to understand the environmental
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The role of renewable energy in the energy–growth–emission nexus in the ASEAN region Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Thao Tran, Hung Bui, Anh The Vo, Duc Hong Vo
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) relies mainly on fossil fuels in their energy supply, leading to higher CO2 emissions, pollution, and further environmental degradation. This paper uses the panel vector autoregressive and the Granger non-causality test in the heterogeneous panels, together with long-run estimation techniques, to examine the dynamic link among energy consumption, economic
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Adaptive capability and socioecological traps: a bioenergy case in communities of Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 María del Rosario Reyes-Santiago, Ana Elizabeth Maruri Montes de Oca, Victor Olalde Portugal, Maribel Hernández-Rosales
Energy poverty, which is the deprivation of a series of energy services that satisfy human needs, affects over 2 billion individuals who rely on the combustion of biomass and other solid fuels to fulfill their energy needs. While certain communities address their energy shortfall by harnessing local natural resources, these alternatives fail to provide access to more advantageous and sustainable conditions
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Stakeholders’ perceptions of hydrogen and reflections on energy transition governance Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Cristina Parente, Francisca Teixeira, Jorge Cerdeira
There is a race to innovate, develop or create hydrogen production technologies to accelerate energy transition and create a hydrogen economy. Acceptance has been used in social science literature as a lens through which to anticipate possible challenges surrounding hydrogen technologies. However, very few studies problematize perceptions and focus on the production of hydrogen. Hence, this study aims
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Production of low emission briquettes from carbonized faecal sludge as an alternative source of cooking energy Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Paulo Martin Sanka, Olivier Germain, Leyla Khalifa, Hans Komakech, Hezron Magambo
In Tanzania, firewood, charcoal, and agricultural waste play a crucial role in daily life as sources of cooking energy, especially in rural areas. Using these energy sources contributes to deforestation and the emission of harmful substances, leading to health problems. This study highlights the potential of faecal sludge briquettes as an innovative, environmentally friendly, and sustainable alternative
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Ecological, financial, social and societal motives for cooperative energy prosumerism: measuring preference heterogeneity in a Belgian energy cooperative Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Fijnanda van Klingeren, Tine De Moor
Energy cooperatives in Europe have become more prominent due to the growing interest in and development of renewable energy sources. Cooperatives are often seen as an instrument in the transition to a low-carbon future. The cooperative prosumer is gaining importance, taking on the role of both consumer and producer by setting up and joining electricity cooperatives as investors, shareholders and clients
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Effect of fuel injection pressure on the performances of a CI engine using water-emulsified diesel (WED) as a fuel Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Pijush Kanti Mondal, Bijan Kumar Mandal
The choice of energy sources is essential for sustainable development to combat different environmental issues caused by the consumption of fossil fuels. Though diesel engines are considered more efficient and reliable than other internal combustion engines, they emit different harmful pollutants which are detrimental to human health and the environment. Researchers are trying to find suitable alternative
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Performance comparison of three prototype biomass stoves with traditional and Mirt stoves for baking Injera Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Asfafaw Haileselassie Tesfay, Kibreab Tsegay, Mulu Bayray Kahsay, Mesele Hayelom Hailu, Muyiwa Samuel Adaramola
Injera is food consumed daily by Ethiopians like bread and rice in other parts of the world. Biomass stoves are used to bake Injera in most rural households. The unsustainable use of fuelwood causes deforestation. Improved cook stoves such as Mirt (name in local language) were introduced to replace traditional stoves and save fuel wood. This study presents a performance comparison of three newly developed
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Renewable energy as a connecting spot between China and Central and Eastern European countries: status, directions and perspectives Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Nevena Šekarić Stojanović, Katarina Zakić
Considering energy- and climate-related policies adopted, the European Union and the People’s Republic of China are expected to be on the same trajectory of reducing pollution, aiming for carbon neutrality in 2050 and 2060, respectively. However, although they share a common goal of more sustainable development, their targets and means often collide. The main objective of the study is to identify the
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One step closer: Laypeople’s perception of production steps for manufacturing CO2-based jet fuel Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Linda Engelmann, Katrin Arning, Martina Ziefle
The need for greenhouse gas abatement measures grows as climate change threatens life on earth. Negative emission technologies, such as carbon capture and utilization (CCU), can reduce emissions from the transport sector, particularly aviation. However, the lack of support and low public acceptance can impact the successful introduction of new technologies. This study analyzes the factors that influence
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Solar-assisted poultry production in small-scale farms: a case study in the Bekaa semi-arid region, Lebanon Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Sara T. Sleem, Darine A. Salam, Nesreen Ghaddar, Kamel Abou Ghali, Ghassan Chehab, Nuhad Daghir, Youssef Doughan, Nicolas Haddad
In Lebanon, poultry production is one of the major components of the agricultural sector; however, it suffers from increasing energy costs necessary to cover poultry heating requirements. This affects the profits of brooding farms, namely, small-scale farms in rural areas. Few studies have addressed the use of renewable energy in the poultry industry in Lebanon, with most having focused on modelling
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How Germany is phasing out lignite: insights from the Coal Commission and local communities Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Jörg Radtke, Martin David
This article asks the following question: how well are coal regions, affected by phase-out plans, represented in mediating commissions, to what extent do local communities participate in the decision-making process and how are the political negotiations perceived by the communities? We look at the case of the German lignite phase-out from a procedural justice perspective. Informed by literature on
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Photovoltaics in agricultural landscapes: “Industrial land use” or a “real compromise” between renewable energy and biodiversity? Perspectives of German nature conservation associations Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Janna Marie Hilker, Maria Busse, Klaus Müller, Jana Zscheischler
One common renewable energy source for substituting fossil sources is photovoltaic (PV) systems. However, installing PV systems in agricultural areas can lead to competition with other land uses. These projects, therefore, often encounter problems with social acceptance in affected communities. Especially from the perspective of nature conservation targets, conflicts can arise. These potential differences
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The role of City Climate Networks in Promoting Citizen Participation in Municipalities: A Critical Multi-Case Analysis Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Mateo Zapata Arango, Thomas Hoppe, Anatol Itten, Kornelis Blok
At the COP21, cities were recognised as key actors in combatting climate change. In supporting cities, climate city networks such as transnational climate networks (TCNs) and national climate networks (NCNs) have emerged to enable cities in building capacities and formulating climate policy whilst also encouraging citizen engagement and participation in public decision-making. This paper addresses
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Municipal heat provision experiences and expectations in Germany Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Thomas Krikser, Melf-Hinrich Ehlers, Adriano Profeta
Compared to other sectors, the building sector is seriously lagging in efforts to mitigate climate change. In particular, heat provision needs to move to low-carbon options at greater speed. Municipalities are essential players in the transition to low-carbon heating. However, little is known about their experiences in developing heat provision infrastructure and their expectations of low-carbon options
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“Waste to energy” as a driver towards a sustainable and circular energy future for the Balkan countries Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Draženko Bjelić, Dragana Nešković Markić, Dunja Prokić, Borislav N. Malinović, Andrea Andrejević Panić
The main goal of the paper is to review the existing state and propose a model solution for the introduction of the waste-to-energy concept in the Republic of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as these Balkan countries are a source of high pollution due to the inefficient use of fossil fuels and the operation of coal-fired power plants. Besides, these countries have very low level of waste management
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Challenges of the green transition for the recovery of the Western Balkans Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Jelena Ignjatović, Sanja Filipović, Mirjana Radovanović
The aim of this paper is to reconsider the necessity for the green transition and the key preconditions for the implementation of a circular economy in Western Balkan countries. With the objective of the research in mind, the method of analysis and synthesis was applied to determine (1) regulatory and institutional prerequisites for the green transition; (2) the need for the Western Balkan countries
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Potential markets and policies for sustainable liquid biofuel production with emphasis to Eastern Africa countries: a review Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Fekadu K. Miftah, Doris Mutta
The production of liquid biofuel in Eastern Africa countries has the potential to play an important role on the global biofuel markets in the coming years, because transportation fuel demand is expected to grow. Despite the presence of suitable environmental conditions for bioenergy crop cultivation in Eastern Africa, liquid biofuel production has been restricted by different factors, including market
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Impact of energy affordability on the decision-making of rural households in ecologically fragile areas of Northwest China regarding clean energy use Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Lingyan Li, Huihui Song, Mimi Duan, Yongchao Zhu, Xi Luo
Highly carbonized energy use in ecologically fragile areas of Northwest China seriously endangers the health of residents and the ecological environment. However, poor energy affordability remains a major obstacle to the promotion of clean energy use in rural households in this region. Based on survey data of 1118 households in ecologically fragile areas of Northwest China, this study constructed a
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Social acceptance of geothermal technology on a global view: a systematic review Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Robin Renoth, Elmar Buchner, Martin Schmieder, Maximilian Keim, Manfred Plechaty, Michael Drews
The role of geothermal technology in the context of global efforts toward carbon-free and clean energy production is becoming increasingly important. Social acceptance is a decisive factor in the successful implementation of geothermal projects. This systematic review summarizes the major aspects and evaluates the crucial outcomes of recent research on community acceptance as a dimension of social
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International relations challenges and sustainable development in developing countries after 2022: conceptualization of the risk assessment model Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-16 Miroslav Stevanović, Predrag Pavlićević, Nikola Vujinović, Mirjana Radovanović
UN defined Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development promotes international relations as a platform of cooperation between all stakeholders to achieve peace, stability, and prosperity but faces significant challenges in the post-2022 period. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine crisis, the prospects for sustainable development as a component of international relations
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Analyzing development finance flows in the Western Balkans’ energy sector: a 2008–2020 perspective Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Amar Causevic, Biljana Macura, Nabil Haque, Sasa Solujic, Adnan Ploskić
Development finance is vital for low- and middle-income countries to enhance their sustainability agendas, as it provides essential funding necessary to close domestic financing gaps, including in the energy sector. Coal is still a vital power source for the energy sectors in the Western Balkans (i.e., Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia). The energy sector is a
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Sustainability performance of rural municipalities in Germany Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Mahdi Karami, Reinhard Madlener
Sustainable rural development entails efforts to enhance the well-being of rural communities while safeguarding natural resources for future generations. The thorough examination of sustainable rural development is still scarce but nevertheless crucial, as it enables to reveal the various challenges and remaining potentials in rural areas, to identify key stakeholders and their respective roles in
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The public’s intention to vote for continued use of woody biomass for energy in Denmark: a cognitive hierarchy perspective Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Paula Ugarte Lucas, Thomas Bøker Lund, Christian Gamborg
To be socially robust, renewable energy policies aiming at achieving a low-carbon society require public support. Woody biomass is an important renewable energy source. It accounts for a large share of the renewable energy consumption in several EU countries. However, its sustainability credentials are contested. Little is known as yet about how the public perceives woody biomass. This paper aims to
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Transformative power production futures: citizen jury deliberations in Saskatchewan, Canada Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Margot Hurlbert, Tanushree Das, Charisse Vitto
Transforming power production systems to achieve net zero emissions and address climate change will require deep structural changes, partially dependent on community perceptions of the necessary energy transition. The article presents results from 2-day citizen juries held in four communities of Saskatchewan, Canada: Estevan, Swift Current, Regina, and Saskatoon in 2021/22 whose purpose was to determine
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A study on a political system for the advance in green hydrogen technology: a South Korea case study Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Minyoung Yun, Wooseok Jang, Jongyeon Lim, Bitnari Yun
Hydrogen energy, a type of renewable energy if produced without fossil fuel, has a critical issue in that most of it is still produced from carbon footprint heavy industries such as the fossil fuel industry. It is imperative to produce hydrogen from renewable sources on a global level so that the carbon footprint can be curbed. South Korea, along with other global economies such as the US, the EU,
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Evaluation of the preference for and viability of clean cookstove adoption in rural Tanzania Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Annelise Gill-Wiehl, Sara Sievers, Robert Katikiro, Daniel M. Kammen
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 calls for “universal access to affordable, reliable, modern energy services” for the 2.6 billion individuals lacking access to clean cooking fuels and stoves. Low- and middle-income countries are designing policies towards clean fuels, but often prioritize World Health Organization defined ‘clean’ fuels and stoves to urban areas. As clean solutions are explored
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National electrical energy supply: foundations of a future system Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Manfred Benthaus, Lachlan Gosper
Approximately 90% of the global human population have access to a supply of electrical energy. Existing national electrical energy supply systems possess good technical availability but with significant system-inherent risks. The latter show their effects in the systems’ operational behaviour, their impact on the national economy and on the global climate. National electrical energy supply systems
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Are strategy developers well equipped when designing sustainable supply chains for a circular bio-economy? Supporting innovations’ market uptake in a PESTEL + I environment Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Linda Blümel, Konrad Siegfried, Fabian Riedel, Daniela Thrän
Innovations and new supply chain concepts are crucial for establishing a sustainable and circular bio-economy that reduces carbon emissions and lowers negative environmental impacts. PESTEL-based concept development provides information about positive, negative and neutral external factors of the macro-environment and their influence on supply chains. The primary data were collected at a stakeholder
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Correction : How municipalities support energy cooperatives: survey results from Germany and Switzerland Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Thomas Meister, Benjamin Schmid, Irmi Seidl, Britta Klagge
Correction : Energy, Sustainability and Society (2020) 10:18 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13705-020-00248-3 Following publication of the original article [1], the authors identified an error since the Funding section was missing the Grant ID. The Funding section currently reads: Funding The research presented in this article was funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation within the framework of the
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A study on how efficient measures for secondary district heating system performance can be encouraged by motivational tariffs Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Kristina Lygnerud, Theo Nyberg, Anna Nilsson, Antoine Fabre, Pascal Stabat, Chloé Duchayne, Valentin Gavan
District Heating (DH) is a technology that provides heating and domestic hot water to buildings and is an important technology for supporting the European energy transition. As such the heating systems increasingly resort to renewable heat sources and waste heat, it is even more important that they operate in the most efficient way possible. DH companies have access to the primary network of which
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Plating the hot potato: how to make intermediate bioenergy carriers an accelerator to a climate-neutral Europe Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Konrad Siegfried, Linda Blümel, Fabian Riedel, David Moosmann, Karl-Friedrich Cyffka, Mark Richters, Patrick Reumerman, John Vos, Magnus Matisons, Daniela Thrän
With sustainable bioenergy in the European energy mix, intermediate bioenergy carriers (IBC) become of growing importance, as they can ensure a more efficient utilisation of biomass feedstocks from agricultural and forest residues. A high potential for market uptake is foreseen for fast pyrolysis bio-oil (FPBO), one of several IBCs. While facing the chicken and egg problem in market entry, the aim
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Characterization of briquettes developed from banana peels, pineapple peels and water hyacinth Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Tadeo Mibulo, Denis Nsubuga, Isa Kabenge, Kerstin D. Wydra
Uganda’s energy relies heavily on biomass sources. This dependence on biomass for household and commercial purposes, driven largely by population increase, poses pressure on natural resources, such as forests. This study investigates the usage of some of the country’s largely produced agricultural wastes for the production of biofuels. Pineapple peels (PP), banana peels (BP) and water hyacinth (WH_Eichhornia
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What’s in my fuel tank? Insights into beliefs and preferences for e-fuels and biofuels Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Anika Linzenich, Dominik Bongartz, Katrin Arning, Martina Ziefle
Alternative fuels made from biomass or CO2 and water using renewable energy can reduce CO2 and pollutant emissions compared to fossil-based mobility and thus support a transition to a more sustainable transport. The adoption of alternative fuels in transport will ultimately depend on public acceptance and drivers’ willingness to use them. Little is known if and under which circumstances people would
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Sustainable transition of the Republic of Serbia: measuring capacity for circularity in agriculture and rural areas Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Igor Vukelić, Srđan Milošević, Diona Đurđević, Gordana Racić, Vilmoš Tot
The Republic of Serbia (RS) is strategically oriented towards sustainable development, but the implementation thereof faces different limitations and problems. RS emits substantial pollution caused by fossil fuels, and pollution from agricultural sector characterized by inefficient use of energy and intensive use of fertilizers. Bearing in mind the significant agricultural capacities and the orientation
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Scaling up community wind energy: the relevance of autonomy and community Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-11 Rikard Hjorth Warlenius, Sonja Nettelbladt
Renewable energy, especially wind power, is expanding rapidly in Sweden and elsewhere and has left the “niche” to become part of the mainstream energy socio-technical “regime”. However, the social innovation of community-owned wind energy is not expanding alongside. Despite its potential for an inclusive energy transition and for alleviating conflicts, community energy remains a niche phenomenon. In
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Sustainable development economy and the development of green economy in the European Union Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Mert Mentes
This study aims to explain the policies implemented by the European Union in transitioning to a green economy. It examines the period from the adoption of sustainable development within the Union to the present, focusing on the EU's strategies for sustainable development and the green economy. The study reveals that the European Union has long recognized environmental problems and the impacts of climate
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Energy security of the European Union and corruption in Central Asia as the main challenges for the European sustainable energy future Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-19 Bojana Vasić, Ivan Pekić, Goran Šimić
The main goal of the paper is to define, analyze and assess the basic security, development and institutional challenges faced by the Central Asian countries after 2022. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the outbreak of the Ukrainian crisis, Europe faced problems in ensuring energy security, which were further complicated by its decision to stop importing natural gas from the Russian Federation
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Over a century of small hydropower projects in Indonesia: a historical review Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-17 Naufal Rospriandana, Paul J. Burke, Amalia Suryani, M. Husni Mubarok, Miranda A. Pangestu
Hydropower is a mature energy technology and one that could play a more important role in providing clean and reliable energy. In small-scale contexts, hydropower is useful for providing electricity access, balancing intermittent resources, and as a potential source of energy storage. This paper provides a comprehensive exploration of the development of the small hydropower (SHP) sector in Indonesia
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A transition to battery electric vehicles without V2G: an outcome explained by a strong electricity regime and a weak automobility regime? Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-15 Jørgen Aarhaug
A sustainability transition in mobility is dependent on a transition away from a fossil fuel-based automobility regime. Smart charging, in the form of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) has been presented as one—or even the—key technology in facilitating a sustainability transition in the automobility regime. With the large global increase in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) combined with a rapid increase in the
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Causes and effects of the German energy transition in the context of environmental, societal, political, technological, and economic developments Energy Sustain. Soc. (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-14 Kai Kappner, Peter Letmathe, Philipp Weidinger
As lignite mining protests and #FridaysForFuture demonstrations gained momentum in Germany and further protests have been developing over time, this paper investigates the various causes and effects of the country’s energy transition. Society and politics alongside economic, environmental, and technological developments have led to a profound and continuous transformation of the energy system, a transformation