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Post COVID-19 ENERGY sustainability and carbon emissions neutrality

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Summary: The concept of smart energy communities has been researched since the 70s, gaining prominence in the last decade. A systematic literature review revealed multiple definitions and overlapping concepts, emphasizing the need for standardization in terminology. Furthermore, the review highlighted the importance of analyzing synergistic improvements in multi-purpose energy communities and researching energy islands as smart communities to implement adaptable solutions in land communities.

ENERGY STRATEGY REVIEWS (2021)

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Performance gap between thermochemical energy storage systems based on salt hydrates and materials

Hongzhi Liu et al.

Summary: The study focuses on open and closed TCES systems based on salt hydrates, discussing reactor types, charging temperatures, energy storage density, and costs. It is found that system-level energy storage density is lower and released energy costs are higher, requiring research on inexpensive abundant salt hydrates and optimization of system components to increase efficiency.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

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End of life decommissioning and recycling of solar panels in the United States. A real options analysis

Carlos Vargas et al.

Summary: Hundreds of thousands of tons of solar panel waste are estimated to be produced yearly in the United States from 2035 onwards, with the potential for recycling. The paper uses Real Options Analysis to determine the optimal timing and location for establishing centralized or regional recycling centers from the perspective of the U.S. government as a potential investor. The challenge lies in balancing overall costs and maximizing panel recycling rates to develop a multi-billion USD industry.

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Modeling of heat transfer for energy efficiency prediction of solar receivers

J. Zhu et al.

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Dual-Fuel Operation of Biodiesel and Natural Gas in a Model Gas Turbine Combustor

Cheng Tung Chong et al.

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A critical review on radioactive waste management through biological techniques

Varagunapandiyan Natarajan et al.

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A multi criteria decision support framework for renewable energy storage technology selection

Yong Liu et al.

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Recognition of and response to energy poverty in the United States

Dominic J. Bednar et al.

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Model predictive control with adaptive machine-learning-based model for building energy efficiency and comfort optimization

Shiyu Yang et al.

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On the role of storage for electricity in smart energy systems

Amela Ajanovic et al.

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Ultra-low emission combustion of diesel-coconut biodiesel fuels by a mixture temperature-controlled combustion mode

Viktor Jozsa et al.

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Impacts of climate change on energy systems in global and regional scenarios

Seleshi G. Yalew et al.

NATURE ENERGY (2020)

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Navigating the Clean Energy Transition in the COVID-19 Crisis

Bjarne Steffen et al.

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Thermal plasma technology for radioactive waste treatment: a review

Eduardo S. P. Prado et al.

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Implications of Trends in Energy Return on Energy Invested (EROI) for Transitioning to Renewable Electricity

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Microwave pyrolysis for valorisation of horse manure biowaste

Guo Ren Mong et al.

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Effect analysis on energy efficiency enhancement of controlled cylinder liner temperatures in marine diesel engines with model based approach

Caglar Dere et al.

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Development of sustainable approaches for converting the organic waste to bioenergy

B. S. Dhanya et al.

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Bioliquids and their use in power generation ? A technology review

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Modelling the renewable transition: Scenarios and pathways for a decarbonized future using pymedeas, a new open-source energy systems model

J. Sole et al.

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Water Footprints and Virtual Water Flows Embodied in the Power Supply Chain

Like Wang et al.

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Modeling and planning of smart buildings energy in power system considering demand response

Mohammad Hosein Dadashi-Rad et al.

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The energy and environmental footprints of COVID-19 fighting measures - PPE, disinfection, supply chains

Jiri Jaromir Klemes et al.

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Progress in utilisation of waste cooking oil for sustainable biodiesel and biojet fuel production

Brandon Han Hoe Goh et al.

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Feasibility study of a smart building energy system comprising solar PV/T panels and a heat storage unit

Amirmohammad Behzadi et al.

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Yizhe Xu et al.

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An outlook on the global development of renewable and sustainable energy at the time of COVID-19

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Covid-19 and the politics of sustainable energy transitions

Caroline Kuzemko et al.

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The potential contribution of disruptive low-carbon innovations to 1.5°C climate mitigation

Charlie Wilson et al.

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Status and perspectives on 100% renewable energy systems

Kenneth Hansen et al.

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The environmental and economic impacts of photovoltaic waste management in Thailand

Cameron C. Faircloth et al.

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Impacts of air pollutants from rural Chinese households under the rapid residential energy transition

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Microwave pyrolysis valorization of used baby diaper

Su Shiung Lam et al.

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Energy efficiency assessment: Process modelling and waste heat recovery analysis

Inigo Bonilla-Campos et al.

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Renewable aviation fuel by advanced hydroprocessing of biomass: Challenges and perspective

Elaine Siew Kuan Why et al.

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Energy-system modelling of the EU strategy towards climate-neutrality

Pantelis Capros et al.

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Environmental co-benefits and adverse side-effects of alternative power sector decarbonization strategies

Gunnar Luderer et al.

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Pyrolysis characteristics and kinetic studies of horse manure using thermogravimetric analysis

Cheng Tung Chong et al.

ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT (2019)

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Review of MXenes as new nanomaterials for energy storage/delivery and selected environmental applications

Byung-Moon Jun et al.

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Estimating the waste heat recovery in the European Union Industry

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Energy efficiency evaluation of a stationary lithium-ion battery container storage system via electro-thermal modeling and detailed component analysis

Michael Schimpe et al.

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A smart energy system approach vs a non-integrated renewable energy system approach to designing a future energy system in Zagreb

Ivan Bacekovic et al.

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Renewable heating strategies and their consequences for storage and grid infrastructures comparing a smart grid to a smart energy systems approach

Henrik Lund

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Negative emissions-Part 1: Research landscape and synthesis

Jan C. Minx et al.

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A review on air emissions assessment: Transportation

Yee Van Fan et al.

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Alternative pathways to the 1.5°C target reduce the need for negative emission technologies

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The status of 4th generation district heating: Research and results

Henrik Lund et al.

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Effect of Synthesis on Performance of MXene/Iron Oxide Anode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Adnan Ali et al.

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Ammonia for power

A. Valera-Medina et al.

PROGRESS IN ENERGY AND COMBUSTION SCIENCE (2018)

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Wind turbine blade recycling: Experiences, challenges and possibilities in a circular economy

J. P. Jensen et al.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2018)

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Energy Ratio analysis and accounting for renewable and non-renewable electricity generation: A review

Timothy G. Walmsley et al.

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A Review on Low-Grade Thermal Energy Harvesting: Materials, Methods and Devices

Ravi Anant Kishore et al.

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Design and Construction of 1 MW Class Floating PV Generation Structural System Using FRP Members

Sun-Hee Kim et al.

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Simulation versus Optimisation: Theoretical Positions in Energy System Modelling

Henrik Lund et al.

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Smart energy and smart energy systems

Henrik Lund et al.

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Electric energy management in residential areas through coordination of multiple smart homes

Berk Celik et al.

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Modeling and analysis of a smart grid monitoring system for renewable energy sources

Yasin Kabalci et al.

SOLAR ENERGY (2017)

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Wind turbine blade waste in 2050

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WASTE MANAGEMENT (2017)

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Ti3C2 MXene co-catalyst on metal sulfide photo-absorbers for enhanced visible-light photocatalytic hydrogen production

Jingrun Ran et al.

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Cost-efficiency of urban heating strategies - Modelling scale effects of low-energy building heat supply

Akram Fakhri Sandvall et al.

ENERGY STRATEGY REVIEWS (2017)

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CFD Modeling of Combustion in Biomass Furnace

Joao Silva et al.

INFUB - 11TH EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRIAL FURNACES AND BOILERS (INFUB-11) (2017)

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Categories and functionality of smart home technology for energy management

Rebecca Ford et al.

BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT (2017)

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A multi-objective optimization model for energy-efficiency building envelope retrofitting plan with rooftop PV system installation and maintenance

Yuling Fan et al.

APPLIED ENERGY (2017)

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Biophysical and economic limits to negative CO2 emissions

Pete Smith et al.

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Large-scale building energy efficiency retrofit: Concept, model and control

Zhou Wu et al.

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A modeling framework for optimal energy management of a residential building

Isha Sharma et al.

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The impact of sub-hourly modelling in power systems with significant levels of renewable generation

J. P. Deane et al.

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4th Generation District Heating (4GDH) Integrating smart thermal grids into future sustainable energy systems

Henrik Lund et al.

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Energy intensities, EROIs (energy returned on invested), and energy payback times of electricity generating power plants

D. Weissbach et al.

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Local ownership, smart energy systems and better wind power economy

Frede Hvelplund et al.

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A Review of Smart Homes-Past, Present, and Future

Muhammad Raisul Alam et al.

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SYSTEMS MAN AND CYBERNETICS PART C-APPLICATIONS AND REVIEWS (2012)

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A Review of Footprint analysis tools for monitoring impacts on sustainability

Lidija Cucek et al.

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Two-Dimensional Nanocrystals Produced by Exfoliation of Ti3AlC2

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