Social and Environmental Assessment of a Solidarity Oriented Energy Community: A Case-Study in San Giovanni a Teduccio, Napoli (IT)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Social life-cycle assessment (S-LCA) of residential rooftop solar panels using challenge-derived framework

Ricardo J. Bonilla-Alicea et al.

Summary: This study applies a challenge-derived S-LCA framework to assess the social impacts of rooftop solar panels in the southeast region of the United States during the use and end-of-life phases.

ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIETY (2022)

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Article Thermodynamics

LCA driven solar compensation mechanism for Renewable Energy Communities: the Italian case

Federico Rossi et al.

Summary: This paper discusses environmental-driven solar compensation mechanisms specifically designed for energy communities, and introduces an innovative three-step iterative methodology to design new feed-in tariffs. By applying this approach to a specific Italian case study, it can be observed that adopting solar compensation mechanisms can reduce carbon emissions.

ENERGY (2021)

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Technologies, challenges and perspectives of biogas production within an agricultural context. The case of China and Africa

Rufis Fregue Tiegam Tagne et al.

Summary: The success of fossil fuels in modern economies is driven by their low cost, but concerns over depletion, waste production and global warming have spurred research into biofuels from renewable resources. Developing countries face greater risks due to increasing waste production and challenges in converting biomaterials, rich in organic matter, into biogas through biochemical mechanisms to address environmental problems. China is more advanced in biogas technology compared to African countries, which still rely on traditional methods, hindering their potential in utilizing biomaterials.

ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY (2021)

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Article Energy & Fuels

A Life Cycle Assessment of a recovery process from End-of-Life Photovoltaic Panels

G. Ansanelli et al.

Summary: The global PV waste is expected to exponentially grow due to market expansion. Proper disposal of decommissioned PV panels is crucial for avoiding environmental risks. A new recycling process for cSi PV panels was assessed using LCA, showing environmental benefits compared to other EoL PV panels recycling scenarios.

APPLIED ENERGY (2021)

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Circular economy in the agro-industry: Integrated environmental assessment of dairy products

Mariana Oliveira et al.

Summary: Bio-circular strategies can help reduce environmental pressure in the dairy sector, with the LEAF method playing a significant role in evaluating the sustainability of dairy production chains.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2021)

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Article Health Care Sciences & Services

Primary Health Care and Hospital Management During COVID-19: Lessons from Lombardy

Barbara Plagg et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic tested the resilience of health systems worldwide, with outcomes impacted by health management choices and underlying healthcare systems. Strengthening primary healthcare, hospital organization, and cooperation between different healthcare providers is crucial in preventing overwhelmed hospitals and protecting patients and healthcare workers during large-scale health emergencies. Further analysis of structural determinants is needed to develop more resilient and integrated healthcare systems.

RISK MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHCARE POLICY (2021)

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Article Management

Prosumers in times of crisis: definition, archetypes and implications

Bodo Lang et al.

Summary: This paper defines and categorizes prosumers in the context of the COVID-19 crisis, showcasing their usefulness at individual, organizational, and societal levels. By developing six prosumer archetypes, it demonstrates the differential value of each type in addressing challenges posed by crises like COVID-19. Overall, this study contributes to the service and crisis literature by clarifying the role of prosumers and resolving definitional dilemmas.

JOURNAL OF SERVICE MANAGEMENT (2021)

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