GX & Decarbonization Research

Herman Usman, Laily Ramadhany Can, Marno Wance

This study qualitatively examines the socioeconomic and ecological impacts of the energy transition driven by nickel mining in Central Halmahera, Indonesia, using a development sociology framework. It finds that mining has altered livelihoo…

John Grin, Joep Frens, Thomas Hoppe +10

This paper proposes a Just PREPARE approach for energy transitions in underprivileged neighborhoods, addressing resident resistance due to trust issues. It uses double-eyed methods to align solutions with residents' needs and participatory …

Winner Minah-Eeba, Collins Iyaminapu Iyoloma, Tamunotonye Sotonye Ibanibo

This qualitative comparative case study examines how renewable energy projects in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria adhere to energy justice principles (distributive, procedural, recognition). Kenya's decentralized systems promote inclusive …

Purva Bommireddy, Teagan Goforth, Destenie Nock

This study investigates how air pollution reductions affect energy-burdened populations across different US decarbonization pathways. Rapid carbon reduction scenarios (1.5°C pathway, 100% renewable by 2035) achieve near parity in PM2.5 expo…

Daniel Horen Greenford, Corey Lesk, Ashlee Barnes +3

This study proposes robust climate tests for fossil fuel supply consistent with the Paris Agreement. It provides a framework to evaluate supply-side emission reduction pathways, offering insights for policy-making and investment decisions.

Jorge-Andrés Polanco, Gabriel García-Martínez

This paper analyzes institutional barriers and enabling conditions for on-grid energy communities in Latin America, providing policy insights for a sustainable energy transition.

Udayasoorian Kaaviya Priya, Ramalingam Senthil

This review evaluates electrical, thermal, and chemical energy storage technologies for resilient building systems. It concludes that no single technology can deliver comprehensive resilience; integrated multi-storage approaches are essenti…

Natalia Fabra

This paper simulates the consequences of postponing nuclear retirement in Spain. It finds that while static benefits include lower prices and emissions, the dynamic effect undermines renewables investment due to reduced captured prices and …

Lara M. Santos Ayllón, Valeria Ochoa‐Herrera, Adolfo Mejía-Montero +2

This paper applies a novel 'Justice by Design' methodology to anticipate energy (in)justice in the Galápagos Islands' transition from fossil fuels to renewables. Based on fieldwork, it identifies risks and opportunities across multispecies,…

Firuz Ahamed Nahid, Ninaad Desai, Joyashree Roy

This review systematically examines 97 energy system modeling studies across South and Southeast Asia (2000-2025). It finds that models focus primarily on the electricity sector with solar, wind, hydro, and biomass, while long-duration stor…

Klimt, Jonas, Istrate, Robert, Barbarossa, Valerio +3

This paper develops a systematic approach for prospective life cycle inventory modelling of mineral raw materials, ensuring consistent use of parameters across scenarios. It supports sustainability assessment of minerals critical for the en…

Xiaoyi Hu, Mi Zhang, Hua Hou +1

This paper proposes perfluoropivalonitrile as an eco-friendly dielectric compound to replace the potent greenhouse gas SF6 in electrical insulation. It offers a lower global warming potential and shows potential for practical performance.

Alexandru Dobre, Elena Preda

This study empirically assesses greenhouse gas emissions and environmental performance of hybrid vehicles in the European Union. It integrates macro-level N2O emission trends with micro-level econometric analysis of CO2 and NOx emissions, r…

Hamed Kioumarsi, Marc A. Rosen, Bahareh Rafiei +4

This review comprehensively maps global climate actions for net-zero emissions, covering scientific evidence, policy frameworks, technological options, progress measurement, and challenges including agriculture. It analyzes barriers such as…

Xinfang Chang, Fadia Sumreen

This paper analyzes the impact of economic growth, renewable energy, governance, FDI, and industrialization on CO2 emissions in BRICS countries (1996-2023) using panel quantile regression and GMM. Results show economic growth increases emis…

T. Kumaran, G. Poyyamoli, S. Thirunavukkarasu

This paper assesses the feasibility of India's Net Zero 2070 target using a Geospatially Differentiated Just Transition Model (GDJTM) and a spatially extended Kaya Identity. It analyzes how mitigation elasticities vary across energy, indust…

Xiaoqing Yan, Qiuli Zhao, Xue Ma +2

This study proposes an optimization approach for low-carbon transition pathways of power systems, explicitly considering renewable energy output uncertainty. It balances cost and emission reductions under variability. While applied to China…

Tae‐Ho Lee, Young-hyun Ryu, JB Cho +1

This study evaluates pyrolysis oil from spent coffee grounds (SCGs) as an alternative marine fuel for IMO 2050 targets. Tests on a 30 L boiler with up to 25% blend in marine gas oil showed consistent combustion efficiency (~79.2%) but incre…

Tomasz Smoliński, Dagmara Chmielewska-Śmietanko, Katarzyna Kiegiel

This review examines waste streams from low-carbon energy sources including nuclear, solar, wind, hydropower, and geothermal. It compares waste volumes and types, highlighting that while low-carbon sources produce less total waste than foss…

Tianjing An, Weihao Xu, Rundong Hu +4

This review systematically examines integrated energy systems (IES) as a pathway to carbon neutrality, covering a five-subsystem framework: production, conversion, transmission, storage, and consumption. It details renewable energy utilizat…