GX & Decarbonization Research

M.R. Dzikrurrokhim, E.O. Ahlgren

This study compares the energy targets of Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam and analyzes their implications for electricity system decarbonization. Using a decarbonization pathway framework, it evaluates fossil fuel decline and low-ca…

Luyanda Majenge, Simiso Msomi, Sakhile Mpungose

This study develops an integrated model combining structural break analysis, Bayesian estimation, and an enhanced Monte Carlo simulation to forecast South Africa's coal-to-clean energy transition. It identifies a structural break in 2011 an…

Muryanto Muryanto, Kiman Siregar, Arief Setiawan +8

This study conducts a life cycle assessment (LCA) of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) from municipal solid waste for co-firing in coal power plants in Indonesia. The global warming potential (GWP) is 7.49 kg CO2 eq per ton of RDF, with coarse grin…

Fabio di Lena

The building sector accounts for ~37% of global CO2 emissions. ECOFUNC develops biobased, circular alternatives for cladding, ceiling tiles, and partition walls, replacing energy-intensive materials like ceramics and gypsum. The project emp…

Ying Liu, Sunliang Cao

This study proposes advanced energy sharing approaches to enhance the resilience of coastal zero-emission buildings while mitigating ocean impacts. It focuses on integrating renewable energy and energy efficiency to improve sustainability i…

Nisha Nujumudeen, Suluru Lokesh

This paper evaluates policy pathways for India to achieve SDGs (poverty, education, clean energy, climate action) using cost-benefit analysis. Macro-econometric modeling estimates every rupee invested in renewable energy yields 3.5 rupees i…

Zoya Pourmirza, Benoit Couraud, Mehmet Bozdal +11

This review paper provides an overview of cyber-physical multi-energy systems (CPMES) for integrated energy systems, discussing how combining digital and physical infrastructure can optimize energy network efficiency and support the transit…

Shokhista Khaydarova

This paper analyzes the role of international cooperation and economic implications in the green transition using regional data from Uzbekistan (2020-2024). It finds that while electricity production increased, environmental burden also ros…

Panagiotis Karvounis, Γεράσιμος Θεοτοκάτος, Osman Turan

This paper presents a thermodynamic comparison of renewable production pathways for methane, methanol, and ammonia as shipping fuels. The second-law efficiencies are 29.2%, 32.7%, and 30.9%, with electrolysis as the main source of irreversi…

Hairong Wang, Chengyi Hong

This paper proposes a stock-based monitoring framework to distinguish between renewable capacity additions and fossil asset persistence in global power systems. Using global asset-level data from 2010-2026, it demonstrates that even regions…

Vrtal, Matěj, Bouzek, Karel, Paušová, Šárka

This paper presents a two-layer simulation and optimization framework for renewable energy communities (RECs). The lower layer models power flows, while the upper layer uses NSGA-II to optimize priority ordering and allocation weights for e…

Sorin Ahn, Jong Ho Hong

This study analyzes the greenhouse gas emission reduction effects of telecommuting in the transport sector in South Korea. It provides empirical evidence on the potential of telework policies to contribute to decarbonization in the transpor…

Prodia Nur Kemala, D. P. Koesrindartoto, D. Hakam

This paper explores how the digital economy can contribute to sustainable energy transitions and environmental technology, discussing the potential of digital technologies in improving energy efficiency and integrating renewable energy.

Ridha Ali Ben Saleh, Nicola Faccilongo, R. Rana

This study examines the impact of renewable energy production on financial performance for 27 major petroleum companies (2015-2022) using dynamic GMM. It finds a positive U-shaped effect on accounting-based metrics but no significant effect…

Ma Li, Y Yiannian He

Using data from 99 prefecture-level cities in the Yellow River Basin from 2013-2024, this study empirically examines how digital technology facilitates energy transition by enhancing renewable energy technology innovation and human capital …

Buchen Wu, Jingjing Qian, Yue Li

Using provincial panel data from China (2000-2022), this paper finds that spatial misallocation of fossil energy significantly hinders economic growth, especially in central regions and coal-heavy areas. New energy development moderates thi…

:unav

This lecture discusses the importance of continuous action in building low-carbon cities. It emphasizes comprehensive strategies and long-term commitment for urban decarbonization.

Jutaporn Chanathaworn, Sommai Saramath, Sarawut Polvongsri +1

This paper evaluates the life-cycle energy consumption and carbon footprint of Siam Orange marigold grown in semi-transparent solar agrivoltaic greenhouses. It demonstrates the potential of agrivoltaics for low-carbon agriculture and identi…

Kristen Morse, Nele Kretzer, Chandra P. Singh +8

This paper experimentally characterizes a fuel-flexible burner integrated with an ultrasonic atomizer for low-carbon operation, demonstrating the feasibility of combustion technology capable of using multiple low-carbon fuels.

Xiao Guo, Fuya Yuan, Yuhan FU

This study proposes a bi-level programming framework for low-carbon vehicle routing optimization that accounts for road congestion. It internalizes a carbon tax and uses a hybrid genetic algorithm. A case study on the Sioux Falls network sh…