Investigating the potential of geothermal energy as a sustainable replacement for fossil fuels in commercial buildings
Alexandria Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
97, P. 215 - 229
Published: April 18, 2024
Commercial
Buildings
release
large
volumes
of
greenhouse
gases,
expediting
global
warming.
The
commercial
building
industry
accounts
for
37%
CO2
emissions.
Geothermal
energy
technologies
are
an
intriguing
solution
that
provides
a
low-impact,
emission-free,
and
cost-effective
thermal
fuel
source
baseload
production.
systems
offer
potential
to
dramatically
halt
warming
facilitate
the
transition
carbon-neutral
civilization.
This
study
develops
framework
assessing
geothermal
power
capabilities
innovative
house
district
heating
systems.
requirements
first
assessed,
then
spatial
evaluation
infrastructure
is
carried
out
using
Python-based
program.
Economic
comparisons
between
fossil
fuels
made
LCC
analysis.
Environmental
impacts
measured
by
Life
Cycle
Analysis
(LCA).
compares
fuels,
LCA
results
show
has
low
environmental
impact.
With
Net
Present
Value
(NPV)
34.81
USD,
it
displays
economic
viability
as
well
satisfactory
financial
return.
study's
findings
ability
compete
with
in
applications
while
still
being
environmentally
beneficial.
Language: Английский
Participation in Energy Transitions: A Comparison of Policy Styles
Energy Research & Social Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
118, P. 103743 - 103743
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
Language: Английский
Accelerating the transition from coal to renewables in Indonesia to achieve a net‐zero energy system
IET Renewable Power Generation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Historically
heavily
reliant
on
coal,
Indonesia
is
at
a
crucial
juncture
to
accelerate
its
transition
renewable
energy
in
order
meet
net‐zero
goals.
However,
most
pathways
generally
do
not
focus
the
fast
from
fossil
fuels
achieve
carbon
neutrality.
This
study
compares
techno‐economic
feasibility
of
three
distinctive
pathways.
The
pathway,
with
an
accelerated
coal
energy,
leads
42%
reduction
annualised
system
cost
and
achieves
neutrality
by
2050,
compared
pathway
dependent
continued
investments.
enabled
competitiveness
solar
photovoltaics‐based
electrification
system,
supported
batteries,
transmission
grid
expansion
across
main
islands,
various
power‐to‐X
routes
for
flexibility.
Furthermore,
should
carefully
consider
environmental
impact
large‐scale
palm
oil
cultivation
biofuel
expansion.
We
find
that
land
efficiency
e‐fuel
production
much
higher
than
cultivating
synthesis.
Thus,
towards
will
bring
direct
indirect
benefits
Indonesia.
Language: Английский
The role of inter-island transmission in full decarbonisation scenarios for Indonesia’s power sector
Environmental Research Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(2), P. 025006 - 025006
Published: June 1, 2024
Abstract
Indonesia
has
large
renewable
energy
resources
that
are
not
always
located
in
regions
where
they
needed.
Sub-sea
power
transmission
cables,
or
island
links,
could
connect
Indonesia’s
high-demand
islands,
like
Java,
to
large-resource
islands.
However,
the
role
of
links
transition
been
explored
a
limited
fashion.
Considering
current
fossil
fuel
dependency,
this
is
critical
knowledge
gap.
Here
we
assess
full
sector
decarbonisation
via
system
optimisation
modelling
and
an
extensive
scenario
sensitivity
analysis.
We
find
be
crucial
by
providing
access
most
cost-effective
across
country,
onshore
photovoltaics
(PV)
hydropower
from
Kalimantan
geothermal
Sumatera.
In
2050,
43
GW
inter-island
lines
enable
410
p
PV
half
total
generation,
coupled
with
100
storage,
at
levelised
costs
60
US$(2021)/MWh.
Without
Java
still
supplied
locally,
but
15%
higher
due
larger
offshore
floating
storage
capacity
requirements.
Regardless
degree
interconnection,
biomass,
hydro,
remain
important
dispatchable
generators
least
62
23%
generation
throughout
all
tested
scenarios.
Full
2040
mitigates
additional
464
MtCO
2
e
compared
poses
more
challenges
for
renewables
upscaling
retirement.
Language: Английский
Modelling of wind and solar power output uncertainty in power systems based on historical data: A characterisation through deterministic parameters
Journal of Cleaner Production,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 144233 - 144233
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Technoeconomic data and assumptions for long-term energy systems modelling in Indonesia
Data in Brief,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
54, P. 110323 - 110323
Published: March 12, 2024
Indonesia's
emission
reduction
commitment
and
clean
energy
transition
target
emphasises
the
importance
of
system
modelling
for
analysing
projecting
capacity,
resource
availability,
future
conditions
in
achieving
these
objectives.
Utilising
systems
based
on
adequate
reliable
data
enables
policymakers
to
select
most
optimal
alternatives
planning.
Aligned
with
U4RIA
(Ubuntu,
Retrievability,
Repeatability,
Reconstructability,
Interoperability,
Auditability)
concept,
this
database
may
facilitate
various
related
stakeholders
obtaining
comprehensive
detailed
data,
while
gathering
processing
can
also
be
applied
other
developing
countries.
This
country-specific
dataset
covers
historical
electricity
generation,
demand,
installed
capacity
factor,
technical
lifetime,
renewable
potentials,
costs,
its
projections
up
2050.
The
article
is
ready
used
research.
Language: Английский
A review of Indonesia's JETP through the dynamics of its policy regime
Global Policy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 18, 2024
Abstract
During
its
2022
G20
presidency,
Indonesia
committed
to
reducing
carbon
emissions
through
the
Just
Energy
Transition
Partnership
(JETP).
In
addition
other
policies,
is
designed
drive
country's
broader
energy
transition
and
net‐zero
aspirations
for
decades
come.
technical
challenges,
expected
face
social
political
resistance.
Considering
importance
Indonesia's
sustainable
development
gaining
support
from
influential
stakeholders,
this
paper
examines
JETP
lens
of
a
policy
regime
framework,
drawing
on
insights
multi‐decade
fossil
fuel
subsidy
reforms
(FFSR)
–
comparable
effort
significant
changes
in
use.
It
highlights
critical
role
navigating
political,
social,
regulatory
realities
that
have
contributed
successes
or
failures
reforms.
The
appraisal
suggests
need
reconsideration
policy‐regime
context,
specifically
factors,
ensure
successful
implementation
general.
Furthermore,
offers
relevant
recommendations
assist
advocates
administrations
supporting
broadening
appeal
beyond
environmental
concerns
secure
stronger
backing.
Language: Английский
A Spotlight on Fossil Fuel Lobby and Energy Transition Possibilities in Emerging Oil-Producing Economies
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. e41287 - e41287
Published: Dec. 17, 2024
Language: Английский
Holistic evaluation of energy transition technology investments using an integrated recommender system and artificial intelligence-based fuzzy decision-making approach
Results in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23, P. 102806 - 102806
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
Language: Английский
Effect of fermentation duration on rice straw (Oryza Sativa L) in bioethanol quality
BIO Web of Conferences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146, P. 01059 - 01059
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Rice
straw
(Oryza
sativa
L.)
can
be
used
to
produce
bioethanol.
Bioethanol
is
a
liquid
alternative
fuel
that
has
the
potential
serve
as
substitute
for,
and
potentially
even
replace,
fossil
fuels.
Hence,
considering
substantial
amount
of
agricultural
waste
generated
its
underutilization,
it
feasible
transform
into
known
type
transformed
bioethanol,
form
fuel.
The
rice
conversion
process
involves
utilization
hydrolysis,
fermentation,
distillation
techniques
for
production
This
study
employed
an
experimental
approach,
utilizing
yeast
quantities
20%
30%
fermentation
substrate.
Additionally,
variations
in
duration
were
investigated,
specifically
7,
8,
9,
10
days.
research
aims
assess
quality
solid
(Bioethanol)
by
measuring
heating
value
flash
point.
raw
material
this
investigation.
Bioethanol,
fuel,
viable
fuels
several
applications.
time
direct
correlation
with
maximum
bioethanol
yield
obtained
was
34.4%,
which
achieved
after
9
days
fermentation.
substance
flashing
point
21°C.
density
at
0.79
gr/ml,
lowest
recorded
value.
Language: Английский