Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(22), С. 9961 - 9961
Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2024
This
paper
presents
research
in
the
field
of
optimization
maritime
passenger
traffic
that
can
ensure
long-term
sustainability
coastal
lines
system.
For
purpose
contained
this
paper,
it
has
been
hypothesized
optimal
arrangement
boats
within
a
system
will
reduce
consumption
propulsion
energy,
emission
harmful
gasses
and
operating
costs.
The
aim
is
to
present
an
efficient
algorithm
for
reduction
energy
systems
by
reassigning
they
service.
problem
modeled
using
bipartite
graph
solution
obtained
searching
matching
Edmonds’
algorithm.
authors
apply,
first
time,
problems
assignments
lines.
results
were
confirmed
tests
on
representative
example.
only
10
ships
given
example
show
yearly
savings
91,097.30
L
fuel
(lowering
costs
EUR
69,233.95)
reducing
CO2
243.59
tons,
which
proves
found
much
more
could
result
significant
consumption,
thus
providing
economic
ecological
benefits.
Energy Conversion and Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
314, С. 118693 - 118693
Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024
Port
operations,
essential
for
global
trade,
are
energy-intensive
and
heavily
reliant
on
fossil
fuels.
Transitioning
to
renewable
energy
can
reduce
their
carbon
footprint
enhance
resilience
sustainability.
Renewable
Energy
Communities
(RECs)
offer
a
collaborative
decentralized
framework
integrating
into
port
facilities.
However,
authorities
maritime
stakeholders
face
challenges
in
design,
implementation,
particularly
estimating
outcomes
benefits.
Understanding
the
REC
is
crucial
industry
address
current
priorities.
This
study
provides
guidelines
implementing
single
or
multiple
communities
ports.
An
economic
model,
based
EU
regulations
national
laws,
assesses
viability
of
RECs
The
model
considers
usage
various
production
systems,
such
as
solar
marine
technologies,
storage
hybrid
configuration
estimate
variable
demand
profiles
explore
integration
system.
numerical
simulates
virtual
exchanges
among
users
investigates
feasibility
shared
projects
research
comprehensively
analyses
technological
scenarios
examines
convenience
end-user
aggregations.
Results
indicate
that
increasing
complementarity
rational
system
design
cover
up
60
%
total
achieve
90
self-consumption.
Incentives
ensure
payback
period
under
6
years
large-scale
systems
between
2
4
smaller
power
plants,
highlighting
significant
financial
benefits
voluntary
members.
Batteries
enable
higher
penetration
system,
15
%,
with
moderate
impact.
self-consumption
scheme
promising,
incentives
shift
focus
aspects
increase
local
utilization.
Policies
encouraging
creation
ports
lower
life
cycle
costs,
aggregations
leading
€6M
costs
over
20
compared
community
comprising
all
main
users.
Energy Conversion and Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
314, С. 118446 - 118446
Опубликована: Июль 6, 2024
The
urgent
need
to
reduce
energy
consumption
and
environmental
impact
in
the
shipping
industry
has
prompted
research
explore
new
solutions
for
minimizing
fuel
usage.
This
study
examines
potential
effects
benefits
of
integrating
electrical
storage
systems,
such
as
lithium-ion
batteries
supercapacitors,
into
short
sea
ships
during
port
stay.
Specifically,
a
novel
dynamic
simulation
tool
is
developed
conduct
suitable
analyses
that
investigate
feasibility
charging
systems
while
at
navigation
utilizing
them
alternatives
traditional
diesel
generators
port.
analysis
reveals
supercapacitors
are
effective
tools
reducing
pollutant
emissions
by
generator
usage
stopovers,
resulting
significant
reduction
from
1.148
kt/year
0.511
kt/year.
Moreover,
under
identical
conditions,
use
increases
lifespan
10.6
years
11.9
years.
Additionally,
there
55
%
carbon
dioxide
stays,
decreasing
2.98
1.64
Energy Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11, С. 4676 - 4687
Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2024
This
editorial
explores
the
contributions
of
papers
collected
in
virtual
special
issue
Energy
Reports
dedicated
to
series
Conferences
on
Sustainable
Development
Energy,
Water
and
Environment
Systems
held
Paphos
(Cyprus),
São
Paulo
(Brazil),
Vlorë
(Albania)
2022.
Within
this
article
collections,
13
accepted
address
key
research
topics
aligned
with
focus
SDEWES
conferences,
such
as
energy,
water,
environmental
systems,
thereby
fulfilling
aim
scope
Reports.
Since
2002,
Water,
(SDEWES)
serve
a
platform
for
fostering
inter-sectoral
collaborations
among
scientists
worldwide
individuals
keen
delving
into
sustainable
development
showcase
advancements
engage
discussions
regarding
current
trends,
future
trajectories
development.
In
2022,
conference
brought
together
approximately
about
800
scientists,
researchers,
experts
from
more
than
55
Countries.
Based
published
2022
–
5th
SEE
SDEWES,
3rd
LA
17th
is
organized
several
sections
covering
VSI
primary
that
encompass
innovative
renewable
energy
technologies,
design
solutions
buildings
communities,
simulation
tools
green
fuels,
based
technologies.
Detailed
latest
technological
challenges
accelerate
transitions
are
here
presented.
Energies,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
16(24), С. 7952 - 7952
Опубликована: Дек. 7, 2023
In
response
to
escalating
environmental
challenges,
this
research
underscores
the
pivotal
role
of
sustainable
construction
practices,
particularly
focusing
on
bioclimatic
design
as
a
foundational
element
within
realm
architecture
and
upgrading
buildings,
broader
context
urban
planning.
The
study
delves
into
perspectives
residents
in
Cyprus
concerning
building
design.
Employing
quantitative
methodology,
investigation
aims
comprehensively
assess
homeowner
views
benefits,
motivations,
concerns,
preferred
techniques
associated
with
By
comprehending
these
contextual
factors,
identifies
obstacles
hindering
implementation
illuminates
why
adoption
remains
limited,
despite
potential
for
substantial
energy
emissions
reductions.
also
examines
background
respondents,
such
heating/cooling
systems,
expenses,
upgrade
preferences,
provide
essential
findings.
A
structured
questionnaire
was
administered
stratified
sample
150
pedestrians
Pafos
area,
ensuring
representative
cross-section
local
population.
This
method
allowed
robust
examination
demographic
influences
opinions
an
in-depth
analysis
impact
residential
characteristics.
findings
reveal
influence
cost
considerations
shaping
decisions
related
property
development
renovation
existing
structures,
contributing
limitation
widespread
across
island.
persists
even
majority
respondents
express
readiness
undertake
upgrades,
among
which,
most
popular
actions
include
installation
specialized
glass,
replacement
traditional
air
conditioning
units
inverters,
energy-efficient
lighting.
culminates
proposal
that
introducing
financial
incentives
has
enhance
participation
upgrades.
recommendation
is
salient
climatic
Cyprus,
where
solar
control
measures
emerges
promising
avenue
bolstering
efficiency.
considering
socio-economic
dimensions
implicit
findings,
it
becomes
evident
interplay
between
practices
critical
aspect.
identified
barriers
underscore
necessity
nuanced
strategies
policy
frameworks
address
adoption.
context,
contributes
body
knowledge
by
shedding
light
intricate
relationship
factors
architectural
offering
implications
future
endeavors
avenues
interventions.
Energies,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(6), С. 1415 - 1415
Опубликована: Март 15, 2024
Various
combinations
of
ship
propulsion
systems
have
been
developed
with
low-carbon-emission
technologies
to
meet
regulations
and
policies
related
climate
change,
one
which
is
the
combined
gas
turbine
steam
integrated
electric
drive
system
(COGES),
claimed
be
a
promising
for
future.
The
objective
this
paper
perform
techno-economic
environmental
assessment
COGES
applied
liquefied
natural
(LNG)
carriers.
A
design
7500
m3
LNG
carrier
was
evaluated
through
thermodynamics
approach
energy
system.
Subsequently,
carbon
emissions
impact
analyses
were
carried
out
life
cycle
based
on
power
fuel
input
Afterwards,
analysis
by
considering
use
boil-off
additional
income
from
emission
incentives.
proposed
produces
1832
kilowatts
service
speed
12
knots
total
efficiency
in
range
30.1%.
results
evaluation
resulted
an
overall
10.01
mPts/s.
economic
positive
net
present
value
logical
payback
period
investment
within
8
years
operation.
result
shows
that
has
technological
commercial
application
as
environmentally
friendly
Last,
economy
system,
value,
internal
rate
return
12–18%,
between
6
years,
depending
charter
carrier.
As
the
cost
of
conventional
energy
continues
to
rise,
and
concerns
over
environment
grow,
there
is
a
growing
interest
in
sustainable
energy.
It
believed
that
will
only
last
for
around
50
years,
making
it
essential
find
renewable
source
safe
feasible
replace
fossil
fuels.
Solar
superior
alternative
energy,
as
produces
green
can
be
used
directly.
The
maritime
industry
has
found
itself
at
forefront
an
evolving
environmental
consciousness,
driven
by
imperative
mitigate
carbon
footprint
left
wake
ships.
In
this
journey
towards
sustainability,
solar
emerged
beacon
hope,
harnessing
boundless
sun
wean
vessels
off
their
dependence
on
Technological
advancements
have
made
power
more
accessible,
we
now
see
use
panels
large
ships
small
crafts
reduce
fuel
usage
emissions.
are
also
increasingly
homes
businesses,
many
countries
implementing
policies
encourage
use.
key
solution
reducing
our
non-renewable
sources
combating
climate
change.
However,
adoption
but
stepping
stone
integration
CO2
capture,
utilization,
storage
(CCUS)
technologies
promises
amplify
industry's
impact
unprecedented
heights.
