Abstract.
Efficient
transitioning
to
renewable
energy
requires
fundamental
understanding
of
the
past
and
future
climate
change.
This
is
particularly
true
in
case
solar
since
surface
incoming
radiation
(SIS)
regulated
heavily
by
atmospheric
essential
variables
(ECVs)
such
as
aerosols
clouds,
their
long-term
trends.
Given
complexity
interactions
feedbacks
Earth
system,
even
small
changes
ECVs
could
have
large
direct
indirect
effects
on
SIS.
The
net
efficacy
designed
systems
therefore
depends
how
well
we
account
for
role
modulating
SIS
at
decadal
scales.
In
this
study,
leveraging
satellite-based
data
record
CLARA-A3,
investigate
recent
trends
cloud
properties
over
Europe
during
1982–2020
period.
Further,
derive
emerging
regimes
that
are
relevant
applications.
Results
show
a
large-scale
increase
spring
early
summer
Europe,
noticeable
April
June.
corresponding
fraction
optical
thickness,
correlation
with
suggest
an
increasingly
important
clouds
defining
favorable
unfavorable
We
note
also
strong
spatio-temporal
variability
correlations.
results
provide
valuable
metrics
evaluation
models
dynamically
integrated
component.
Energy Economics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136, P. 107677 - 107677
Published: June 5, 2024
This
study
examines
the
dynamics
of
transition
to
green
economies
in
relation
energy
poverty
European
countries.
By
employing
augmented
mean
group
(AMG)
and
fully
modified
ordinary
least
squares
estimations
(FMOLS),
we
find
empirical
evidence
that
indicates
influence
variables
representing
processes
transitioning
on
poverty.
To
further
elucidate
these
relationships,
Granger
causality
analysis
was
conducted.
The
findings
this
research
contribute
ongoing
discourse
surrounding
from
perspective
productivity.
It
is
observed
improvements
productivity
are
associated
with
a
reduction
prevalence
Additionally,
noteworthy
relationship
identified
between
consumption
energy,
whereby
an
increase
corresponds
proportion
within
overall
mix.
Accordingly,
it
recommended
public
policies
complement
societies
measures
aimed
at
ensuring
adequate
provision
for
population.
Environmental Research Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(3), P. 035007 - 035007
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
Abstract
As
variable
renewable
energy
(VRE)
sources
increasingly
gain
importance
in
global
systems,
there
is
a
growing
interest
understanding
periods
of
VRE
shortage
(‘Dunkelflauten’).
Defining,
quantifying,
and
comparing
such
events
across
different
generation
technologies
locations
presents
surprisingly
intricate
challenge.
Various
methodological
approaches
exist
bodies
literature,
which
have
been
applied
to
single
specific
or
technology
portfolios
multiple
regions.
We
provide
an
overview
various
methods
for
quantifying
shortage,
focusing
either
on
supply
from
renewables
its
mismatch
with
electricity
demand.
explain
critically
discuss
the
merits
challenges
defining
identifying
propose
further
improvements
more
accurate
determination.
Additionally,
we
elaborate
comparability
requirements
multi-technological
multi-regional
analysis.
In
doing
so,
aim
contribute
unifying
disparate
methodologies,
harmonizing
terminologies,
providing
guidance
future
research.
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 169 - 169
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Promoting
pro-environmental
behaviors
among
individuals
in
the
community
is
crucial
to
increase
resilience
and
address
environmental
challenges.
However,
a
persistent
intention–behavior
gap
often
exists,
particularly
separate
private
or
public
spheres.
Historically,
addressing
this
has
involved
focusing
on
single
moderating
variables
such
as
knowledge
risk
perception.
Yet,
few
studies
have
examined
it
both
spheres
under
combined
influence
of
two
variables.
Our
research
plans
bridge
by
exploring
using
conditional
process
models
joint
effects
EK
findings
reveal
larger
sphere
compared
sphere,
which
highlights
greater
challenges
translating
intentions
into
collective
actions
within
community.
In
behaviors,
we
observe
most
significant
positive
effect
alignment
when
possess
high
coupled
with
low
This
combination
facilitates
bridging
gap,
fostering
individual
that
can
contribute
resilience.
Conversely,
optimal
occurs
perception
are
high,
facilitating
translation
actions.
These
insights
offer
targeted
policy
recommendations
for
governments
policymakers,
contributing
deeper
understanding
increasing
Geomatics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 10 - 10
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
Drought
represents
a
recurring
natural
event
that
holds
notable
socio-economic
and
environmental
consequences.
This
research
aims
to
analyze
drought
patterns
in
Greece
by
employing
the
standardized
precipitation
index
(SPI)
several
vegetation
indices
within
Geographic
Information
System
(GIS)
framework.
GIS
is
potent
tool
for
integrating
geospatial
data,
encompassing
climatic,
topographic,
hydrological
information,
enabling
comprehensive
assessment
of
conditions.
By
examining
historical
SPI
quantifies
severity
duration
relative
long-term
average
precipitation.
In
addition,
calculated
from
data
total
152
meteorological
stations.
Subsequently,
geostatistical
techniques
are
applied
generate
maps
(SPI
6-
12-timescale)
examine
secondary
effects
on
different
land
uses.
Satellite
utilized
calculate
indices.
completed
using
satellite
calculating
corresponding
such
as
Enhanced
Vegetation
Index
(EVI),
Normalized
Difference
(NDVI),
Water
(NDWI).
extracted
these
methods
based
indicators
remote
sensing
useful
tools
policymakers,
stakeholders,
water
experts.
The
resulting
maps,
serve
valuable
policymakers
stakeholders.
