Future role of wave power in Seychelles: A structured sensitivity analysis empowered by a novel EnergyPLAN-based optimisation tool

Energy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 303, P. 131905 - 131905

Published: June 1, 2024

Mitigating climate change requires a variety of energy technologies and simulation approaches to evaluate the best possible system structures. Screening whether novel are viable solution for particular country within cost-optimised setup is usually simulation- time-intensive. This study introduces add-on optimisation tool EP-ALISON-LUT use in combination with EnergyPLAN applied test case wave power Seychelles 2030 2050 structured sensitivity analysis. The enables high number setups scenarios, including import domestic production electricity-based fuels, be modelled, allowing an in-depth view impacts integrating power. results indicate limited role due its relatively low yield, especially 2030. However, 2050, up 500 MW capacity lower or similar levelised cost final compared reference scenario 2019, which can benefit diversification generation portfolio. Thus, this fast effective technology screening studies requiring algorithm.

Language: Английский

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Power-to-X Economy: Green e-hydrogen, e-fuels, e-chemicals, and e-materials opportunities in Africa

Energy Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12, P. 2026 - 2048

Published: Aug. 13, 2024

Language: Английский

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Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage Systems: A Perspective on the Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Energy in Africa

Energy Reviews, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(1), P. 100109 - 100109

Published: Aug. 15, 2024

Language: Английский

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The Clean Energy Transition and Cybersecurity in Africa

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Leapfrogging the darkness: contextualising the meaning of energy transitions for African countries

Progress in Energy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(2), P. 023003 - 023003

Published: March 8, 2024

Abstract This paper reviews the state-of-the-art of research on African energy transitions and pinpoints critical questions that require answering to allow science-based policymaking. It both highlights unique elements in context, explains why these need deeper investigation enable decisions informed by clear objective country-specific analysis. In doing so, it areas future study are urgently needed at country level science-informed policy.

Language: Английский

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The Nexus between Energy Poverty and Environmental Change in Zimbabwe

Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 06(01), P. 1 - 16

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Over the years, energy poverty has been seen as a major struggle in Zimbabwe and globally. This paper tries to find relationship between environmental change. Ecological footprint represents degradation this paper. The findings showed an insignificant renewable ecological Zimbabwe. study employs ARDL technique. time series data from 1990-2021. uses framework get robust results. bound test ECM are employed short-run long-run coefficients of model. significant results show that RE, NRE, GDP, natural resources (NR) not long run but short run, NR negatively impact (EFP), while RE promotes or improves footprint. negative correlation should work towards promoting alternative source revise its policies attract more investment.

Language: Английский

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Unearthing the reality of ‘Zombie energy systems’ in Africa’s energy transition

Environmental Research Energy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2(1), P. 013001 - 013001

Published: Jan. 28, 2025

Abstract Africa’s energy transition is unique and complicated by—among other things—the pervasive presence of ‘Zombie Energy Systems’ (ZES). These are outdated, inefficient, environmentally harmful systems that persist despite being obsolete (e.g. old mismanaged electrical grid appliances). ZES hinder transition, yet they receive limited attention in the international development arena. Rooted colonial-era legacies, economic constraints, policy shortcomings, these have led to a persistent misalignment between supply goals, perpetuating poverty limiting growth. In this piece, we identify as critical barrier arguing addressing it requires more than just infrastructure replacement. A holistic approach needed—one includes decommissioning outdated assets, modernizing grids, promoting efficiency, improving regulatory environment fostering local expertise modern systems. We advocate for comprehensive reevaluation policies investment strategies across Africa, emphasizing importance balancing new with need upgrade enhance existing inefficient Neglecting improvement current risks undermining effectiveness transition. Furthermore, highlight necessity implementing tailored solutions address distinctive challenges faced by each country on continent.

Language: Английский

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Policies and sustainable energy transition in the global environment: Challenges for Latin America

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. e42295 - e42295

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Role of Law Driving Energy Transitions: A Critical View from China and Selected African Countries

Beijing Law Review, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(01), P. 76 - 106

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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AI-driven Digital Circular Economy with Material and Energy Sustainability for Industry 4.0

Energy and AI, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100508 - 100508

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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