AIMS energy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 1 - 12
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
<p>There
is
an
increasing
interest
in
using
agricultural
residues
and
wastes
for
energy
production
due
to
concerns
regarding
climate
change
security
issues.
One
of
the
alternative
fuels
considered
Refuse-derived
fuel
(RDF)
from
biomass,
which
has
a
Higher
Heating
Value
(HHV)
comparable
coal.
This
study
aims
investigate
relationship
between
moisture
content
HHV
value.
Palm
kernel
shells
(PKS),
coconut
husks
(CH),
(CS)
were
blended
at
various
ratios
(10%–80%)
levels
(5%,
7%,
10%).
The
was
analyzed
through
proximate
analysis,
with
JMP
Pro
17.0
modelling
against
content.
Then,
Tukey-Kramer
analysis
identified
optimal
ratio,
thus
providing
insights
into
maximizing
RDF
efficiency.
result
showed
that
highest
21.617
MJ/kg
RDF2
formulation.
Notably,
less
than
4%
coal,
demonstrating
potential
utilizing
waste
produce
solid
positive
environmental
impact.</p>
Journal of Cleaner Production,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
443, P. 141033 - 141033
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
The
current
study
presents
a
comprehensive
investigation
of
different
energy
system
configurations
for
remote
village
community
in
India
with
entirely
renewable
electricity.
Excess
electricity
generated
by
the
systems
has
been
stored
using
two
types
storage
options:
lithium-ion
batteries
and
green
hydrogen
production
through
electrolysers.
hybrid
(HRES)
have
sized
minimising
levelised
cost
(LCOE).
In
order
to
identify
best-performing
HRES
configuration,
economic
environmental
performance
indicators
analysed
multi-criteria
decision-making
method
(MCDM),
TOPSIS.
Among
evaluated
configurations,
system-1
photovoltaic
panel
(PV)
size
310.24
kW,
wind
turbine
(WT)
690
biogas
generator
(BG)
100
battery
(BAT)
174
kWh,
an
electrolyser
(ELEC)
150
tank
(HT)
120
kg,
converter
(CONV)
106.24
kW
found
be
since
it
provides
highest
relative
closeness
(RC)
value
(∼0.817)
also
lowest
fuel
consumption
rate
2.31
kg/kWh.
However,
system-6
shows
amount
CO2
(143.97
kg/year)
among
all
studied
configurations.
Furthermore,
detailed
technical,
economic,
analysis
conducted
on
optimal
configuration.
minimum
net
present
(NPC),
LCOE,
(COH)
1
estimated
$1,960,584,
$0.44/kWh,
$22.3/kg,
respectively.
Socio-Economic Planning Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
95, P. 101972 - 101972
Published: June 13, 2024
This
study
employs
an
innovative
metafrontier
methodology,
inspired
by
Huang
et
al.
(2014)
[10],
to
investigate
the
combined
impact
of
economic
policy
uncertainty,
political
orientation,
and
institutional
quality
on
environmental
performance
136
emergent
non-emerging
countries
from
1990
2018.
Using
such
a
parametric
approach,
research
evaluates
countries'
efficiency
both
within
specific
geographical
contexts
individual
basis.
The
empirical
findings
reveal
that
North
America
Middle
East
&
Africa
are
more
efficient
at
implementing
pollution-reduction
technology.
Furthermore,
in
scenario,
quality,
orientation
significantly
affect
regional
inefficiencies.
Notably,
uncertainty
reduces
inefficiency
South
Asia
but
improves
it
elsewhere,
while
better
institutions
associated
with
reduced
CO2
emissions
enhanced
efficiency.
Additionally,
left-leaning
approach
demonstrates
positive
reducing
inefficiencies
Latin
Caribbean.
By
shedding
light
intricate
interplay
between
policies,
outcomes,
global
disparities,
this
advances
our
understanding
poses
key
inquiries
offering
potential
implications.
Energy Strategy Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
54, P. 101417 - 101417
Published: May 31, 2024
With
global
trade
development,
emerging
economies
can
absorb
biomass
energy
production
techniques
and
technologies
from
developed
countries.
However,
several
constraints
still
need
to
be
improved
in
producing
economies.
Therefore,
this
research
aims
understand
the
critical
motivating
factors
of
that
contribute
a
circular
economy
via
agricultural
by-products
Vietnam's
economy.
This
study
employs
qualitative
analysis
using
information
in-depth
interviews
farmer
households,
by-product
traders,
bioenergy
producers
Vietnam.
revealed
as
main
determinants
energy:
(1)
digitalization,
(2)
technical
logistics,
(3)
social
capital,
(4)
prices,
(5)
government
supports.
also
confirms
Vietnam
has
diverse
waste
sources
high
potential
for
production.
To
motivate
should
support
credit
loans
stakeholders
energy.
Moreover,
encourage
implement
digital
transformation
expand
scale
improve
business
operations.
Insights
help
farmers,
by
adapting
their
strategies
within
local
contexts.
Energy 360.,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1, P. 100002 - 100002
Published: June 30, 2024
This
study
investigates
the
convergence
of
Fourth
Industrial
Revolution
(4IR)
with
pressing
objectives
attaining
universal
energy
access
and
transitioning
towards
net-zero
emissions.
It
explores
how
integration
emerging
technologies,
digitalization,
innovative
solutions
can
be
leveraged
to
surmount
obstacles,
expedite
transition,
ensure
fair
sustainable
for
all.
Furthermore,
it
scrutinizes
pivotal
role
policies,
investments,
collaborative
endeavors
in
propelling
adoption
clean
technologies
mitigating
impacts
climate
change.
The
4IR
presents
a
transformative
opportunity
confront
dual
challenges
achieving
emissions
goals.
work
further
examines
strategies,
hurdles,
innovations
harnessing
this
purpose.
also
elucidates
fundamental
reshaping
landscape.
Critical
strategies
such
as
renewable
sources
deployment
smart
grid
solutions,
advancement
storage
are
emphasized.
posed
by
technological
barriers,
regulatory
frameworks,
investment
constraints
highlighted.
Finally,
underscores
necessity
efforts
among
policymakers,
industry
stakeholders,
communities
these
hasten
progress
toward
systems.
By
exploring
intersection
objectives,
offers
valuable
insights
into
unlocking
full
potential
foster
more
equitable
environmentally
future.
