International Journal of Energy Sector Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Purpose
This
study
aims
to
evaluate
the
efficiency
performance
of
Organization
Islamic
Cooperation
(OIC)
countries
in
promoting
renewable
energy
development
based
on
income
level
and
region
from
2012
2021,
identifying
key
factors
that
contribute
their
success
or
hinder
progress.
Design/methodology/approach
The
research
uses
data
envelopment
analysis
(DEA)
measure
adoption.
Input
variables
include
labor
force,
gross
domestic
product
export-to-import
ratio,
whereas
output
are
energy’s
share
total
final
consumption
installed
electricity
per
capita
for
solar
energy.
Findings
Significant
variations
across
OIC
regions
were
identified.
South
Asia
ranked
highest
(0.899),
followed
by
GCC
nations
(0.865),
while
Southeast
showed
lowest
(0.585).
High-income
demonstrated
superior
(0.854),
with
Qatar
having
score
(0.999),
middle-income
lagged
(0.481).
Countries
like
Algeria,
Comoros
Indonesia
found
be
inefficient,
considerable
potential
improvement.
Inefficiencies
attributed
such
as
insufficient
distribution
underutilized
outputs.
Research
limitations/implications
is
limited
its
focus
certain
economic
factors,
excluding
considerations
storage,
grid
capacity
technological
innovation.
In
addition,
geopolitical
may
affect
policy
not
addressed.
Practical
implications
provides
actionable
insights
policymakers,
emphasizing
need
increased
investment
infrastructure,
regulatory
frameworks
feed-in
tariffs
workforce
realignment
support
green
transitions.
Specific
recommendations
rural
electrification
financial
off-grid
systems,
particularly
low-efficiency
Bangladesh.
Originality/value
contributes
understanding
how
regional
influence
countries,
providing
critical
guidance
policymakers
investors
improving
sustainability.
Academia Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: March 24, 2025
Lithium-ion
batteries
(LIBs)
have
become
a
prevalent
trend
and
viable
energy
storage
solution
due
to
their
exceptional
density,
long
lifespan,
wide
operating
temperature
range,
elevated
voltage.
Notably,
among
LIB
separator
materials,
polyvinylidene
fluoride
(PVDF)
has
attracted
attention
for
its
mechanical,
thermal,
chemical
properties,
as
well
ease
of
fabrication.
This
article
delineates
the
technical
background,
manufacturing
process,
research
advances
PVDF-based
membranes
through
physical
blending
modification,
encompassing
inorganic
blending,
organic
inorganic/organic
blends.
Moreover,
we
suggest
future
avenues
high-performance
PVDF
enhance
renewable
resource
utilization.
Overall,
this
work
provides
significant
references
fabrication
separators,
aiding
in
advancement
sustainable
alternatives
within
circular
economy.
International Journal of Energy Sector Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Purpose
This
study
aims
to
evaluate
the
efficiency
performance
of
Organization
Islamic
Cooperation
(OIC)
countries
in
promoting
renewable
energy
development
based
on
income
level
and
region
from
2012
2021,
identifying
key
factors
that
contribute
their
success
or
hinder
progress.
Design/methodology/approach
The
research
uses
data
envelopment
analysis
(DEA)
measure
adoption.
Input
variables
include
labor
force,
gross
domestic
product
export-to-import
ratio,
whereas
output
are
energy’s
share
total
final
consumption
installed
electricity
per
capita
for
solar
energy.
Findings
Significant
variations
across
OIC
regions
were
identified.
South
Asia
ranked
highest
(0.899),
followed
by
GCC
nations
(0.865),
while
Southeast
showed
lowest
(0.585).
High-income
demonstrated
superior
(0.854),
with
Qatar
having
score
(0.999),
middle-income
lagged
(0.481).
Countries
like
Algeria,
Comoros
Indonesia
found
be
inefficient,
considerable
potential
improvement.
Inefficiencies
attributed
such
as
insufficient
distribution
underutilized
outputs.
Research
limitations/implications
is
limited
its
focus
certain
economic
factors,
excluding
considerations
storage,
grid
capacity
technological
innovation.
In
addition,
geopolitical
may
affect
policy
not
addressed.
Practical
implications
provides
actionable
insights
policymakers,
emphasizing
need
increased
investment
infrastructure,
regulatory
frameworks
feed-in
tariffs
workforce
realignment
support
green
transitions.
Specific
recommendations
rural
electrification
financial
off-grid
systems,
particularly
low-efficiency
Bangladesh.
Originality/value
contributes
understanding
how
regional
influence
countries,
providing
critical
guidance
policymakers
investors
improving
sustainability.
