GX & Decarbonization Research

Cirillo, Marco Russo, Del Mondo, Federico, Pivetta, Davide +7

This paper experimentally characterizes a 2 kW PEM water electrolyzer stack, evaluating performance via polarization curves and start-stop cycles. Efficiency was 60% at low load and 40% at maximum load, with no appreciable degradation. The …

Muller, Dario Cyril, Selvanathan, Shanmuga Priya, Cuce, Erdem +1

This study uses HOMER software to simulate the optimal configuration of a hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) for an academic campus. The most cost-effective setup includes a 3007 kW PV array, two 1.5 MW wind turbines, and a 1927 kW conve…

Bastardie, François, Wakeford, Robert C., Torreele, Els +9

The EU fishing fleet has improved sustainability since the 2013 CFP reform, but faces new challenges from energy transition and workforce aging. This study warns that reusing or granting extra capacity without controlling fishing ability wi…

Di Salvatore, F, Mauro, A W, Trinchieri, R +1

This paper presents dynamic heating-mode tests of a dual-source (air/sun) CO2 heat pump, demonstrating an average 8.06% improvement in electrical efficiency due to panel cooling. Thermal imaging revealed a surface temperature drop from 50°C…

Sahrin, Alfin, Utami, Erna, Shoffiana, Nur +1

This study develops LSTM-based models to predict power output of polycrystalline solar panels using environmental data. Comparing pure LSTM, CNN-LSTM, LSTM-AE, and GWO-LSTM, the GWO-LSTM achieves the highest accuracy (R²=0.98, MAPE=4.3%), d…

Massaro, Fabio, Licari, John, Micallef, Alexander +2

This study optimizes the sizing of a Power-to-Hydrogen plant (PEM electrolyzer, hydrogen storage, fuel cell) to mitigate reverse power flows in a distribution network with high PV penetration. A linear optimization model minimizes reverse f…

Bhattarai, Bibek, Bhattarai, Bikram Singh, Chamlagain, Bikram Sen +2

Pumped storage hydropower (PSH) is pivotal for the global energy transition, providing 182 GW of utility-scale storage by 2023. This review highlights PSH's role in grid resilience, climate adaptation, and decarbonization, and discusses inn…

Tumminello, D., Bacci, T., Facchini, B. +2

This study develops a numerical model of a 5kW micro-CAES system for off-grid applications, validated against experimental data. The model identifies exergetic losses and evaluates efficiency-enhancing solutions using round-trip efficiency …

Eloranta, Vilppu

This study optimizes a hybrid PV-BESS system in a Finnish public office building, showing that FCR-N provision is essential for BESS economic viability, with net-positive cash flows at capacities ≥200 kWh. It introduces a cradle-to-gate emi…

Oliveira, Guilherme Mandelo, Julio, Alisson Aparecido Vitoriano, Venturini, Osvaldo José +4

This study evaluates electricity generation from gases emitted during charcoal production in Minas Gerais, Brazil, comparing three technologies: Steam Rankine Cycle, Organic Rankine Cycle, and Externally Fired Gas Turbine. The maximum poten…

Rabillard, Lilian, Thappily, Praveen, Matheswaran, Priyadharshini +6

This study experimentally evaluates the performance of 5 kW alkaline electrolyzers for hydrogen production, focusing on the effects of electrode area, electrolyte concentration, temperature, and voltage. The 400 cm2 stack achieved higher cu…

D'Adamo, Idiano, D'Agostino, Lorenzo, Gastaldi, Massimo

This study proposes a novel benefit-sharing model for Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) to support vulnerable consumers through differentiated pricing and targeted incentives. Simulations show improved economic performance (NPV/Size 2680-…

Franco, Alessandro, Martinelli, Elisa, Rocca, Michele +1

This study proposes a decentralized hydrogen production model using PV and low-temperature AEM electrolyzers for small manufacturing and chemical companies. Configurations of 10-100 kW suit chemical labs, offering lower capital costs and op…

Muhammad Arif Budiyanto, Xaviera Fidela, Wardi +1

This study designs a modular portable cold storage unit for tuna fisheries in Indonesia, integrating renewable energy. LCOE analysis shows diesel is cheapest (USD 0.56/kWh) and standalone PV highest (USD 0.89/kWh), but hybrid PV offers the …

Ridlo, Muhammad Zainur

This study experimentally evaluates the effects of load (driver weight) and road conditions (dry, wet, gravel) on the maneuver stability and braking performance of a 2kW small electric car. Zig-zag and sudden braking tests were conducted, f…

Surathunmanun, Surasak, Ongsakul, Weerakorn, Singh, Jai Govind +1

This paper proposes a novel framework (CTT–ViT–Transformer) integrating satellite cloud top temperature imagery with Vision Transformer and Transformer models for short-term solar PV forecasting in sensor-constrained microgrids. Evaluated o…

García Pérez, Christian David

This study evaluates solar and wind potential in Santander, Colombia, for green hydrogen production via Power-to-X systems, analyzing technical and economic feasibility. Three configurations (solar, wind, hybrid) were assessed using CAPEX, …

Taylor, Margaret, Fujita, Sydny

This chapter analyzes consumer acceptance of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in the U.S. light-duty vehicle market from a behavioral perspective. It presents a five-stage purchase decision model and the 4-A framework (Awareness, Access, Ap…

Sproul, Evan, Barlow, Jay, Quinn, Jason C.

This study evaluates the emission pricing and technology costs required to convert an existing NGCC power plant to biomethane-based BECCS. At current costs, CO2-equivalent prices of $142 and $215 per metric ton are needed to compete with no…

KHAIRUNNISA, Nurin

This study optimizes a PV microgrid for a greenhouse in Indonesia using HOMER simulation. The optimal configuration (1.35 kWp solar, 48V 100Ah battery, 2kW hybrid inverter) achieves 87.7% renewable fraction and meets all loads, but negative…