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Energy, Sustainability and Society
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ISSN 2192-0567 · BMC · 487 artikel di indeks
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Comparing strategies and success of policy entrepreneurs in EU energy and climate policy processes
Abstract Background The clean energy transition required for the decarbonisation of societies to meet climate, energy and sustainability goals make policymakers targets for broad business and non-business advocacy, ensuring that their often-conflicting interests are protected or considered in…
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Impacts of key technologies on the sustainable development goals to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions in Sweden
Abstract Background The target of the Swedish climate policy framework is to reach net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2045, implying large transformations of the current industry, energy and transport sector. Electric vehicles, wind and solar power, biomass, carbon capture and storage…
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The German Energiewende and the role of the EU: are misfits an Achilles heel of the energy transition in Germany?
Abstract Background The aim of the energy policy proclaimed by all German federal governments since the Fukushima incident of 2011 is a fundamental transformation of the national energy system towards renewable (excluding nuclear) energies. However, since German energy policy is embedded into a…
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Social acceptance of a hydrogen-driven industrial transition in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Abstract Background Germany’s commitment to climate neutrality by 2045 poses significant challenges for its energy-intensive industries, especially in North Rhine-Westphalia, where green hydrogen is essential for the decarbonisation of basic industries. In this study, we investigate social…
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The obligation to long-term governance: a philosophical analysis
Abstract Background Many of the problems currently facing our societies are long-term. Long-term problems are complex, often large-scale, and may require considerable planning and resources to avert undesirable outcomes in the (far) future. Consider issues such as climate change, nuclear waste…
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Energy transition? Yes, please! The framing of the energy transition on Instagram
Abstract Background Various actors use Instagram to mobilize for their causes and communicate strategically in terms of their interests in the energy transition. Against this background, the aim of this study is to analyze how the energy transition is framed on Instagram, that is, which aspects are…
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Prospective dynamic average and marginal electricity emission factors for Germany until 2070: a methodological extension incorporating energy storage
Abstract Background Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of electricity consumption requires temporally resolved emission factors. Two established metrics are the Average Emission Factor (AEF), allocating total system impacts to consumed electricity, and the Marginal Emission Factor (MEF), reflecting the…
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What renewable energy future should we strive for? Assessing renewable energy utopias through Sci-Fi and normative energy ethics
Abstract Background Socio-technical imaginaries, visions and utopias concerning energy and sustainability offer ideas about how the world should be. As such, they are normative endeavors that require a critical ethical assessment. However, normative assumptions about energy futures often remain…
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Fostering sustainable economic development and mitigating energy poverty through renewable energy communities
Abstract Background Energy poverty remains an urgent social and economic challenge, exacerbated by rising energy costs, climate change, and inequalities in access to renewable technologies. Renewable energy communities (RECs) offer a promising approach that combines local energy production…
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A socio-technical approach to digitalization and decentralization in the transition of energy systems
Abstract Background Digitalization and decentralization are key factors in energy systems’ transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. With established grid systems and the technical development of distributed energy resources, electricity systems become part of socio-technical…
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Managing ignorance: public perception of hydrogen technologies’ implementation in Poland
Abstract Background This study examines ignorance and its strategic management in the context of new energy technologies, focusing on hydrogen technologies in Poland. Given the development of the energy transition in Poland and the national Polish Hydrogen Strategy, this research investigates how…
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Decoupling dynamics: how pricing strategies influence growth and carbon emissions in Europe
Abstract Background Greenhouse gas emissions are among the serious threats to the sustainability of the global economy. In an effort to curb the environmental impact of economic activities, the European Union (EU) has proposed and implemented various policies. One example is the carbon pricing…
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Evolving roles and shared futures: challenges and visions for Switzerland’s electricity sector transition
Abstract Background As energy systems undergo rapid decarbonization and decentralization, coordination between electricity sector actors becomes increasingly complex. In Switzerland, the federal structure, regional diversity, and emerging forms of distributed energy resources and actors present…
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Ukraine’s wartime power system: damage, resilience, and pathways for renewable recovery
Abstract Background The war in Ukraine has caused severe damage to the national power grid, significantly impacting social welfare through the loss of electricity for civilian households, healthcare, and water supply infrastructure. This study examines the urgent need for a sustainable recovery…
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Optimization of mutant strains of Rhizopus oligosporus lipases for sustainable biodiesel production and other eco-friendly industrial applications using non-edible oils as substrates
Abstract Background Lipases from Rhizopus oligosporus and their mutant variants have significant potential for industrial applications, particularly in biodiesel production and biotechnology. This study has focused on optimizing lipase production and evaluating its performance in biodiesel…
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What is stopping Canada from unlocking the potential of renewable energy cooperatives? Critical insights from co-op leaders
Abstract Background The development of renewable energy cooperatives (RECs) in Canada is inhibited by regulatory and financial challenges that limit their ability to contribute to the country’s renewable energy transition. Despite the growing importance of community-based energy resources, current…
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Evaluation of the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles for decarbonizing road transport in the UAE
Abstract Background The transport sector in the United Arab Emirates is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions due to its high reliance on conventional fossil-fuel-powered vehicles. With the national commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, there is a pressing need to evaluate…
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Home heating transition in Finland, Romania, Sweden and the United Kingdom through the combined lens of energy democracy, energy citizenship and energy justice
Abstract Background Heating is a key challenge for Europe’s decarbonisation goals, accounting for a large share of energy use and emissions while shaping everyday life, comfort, and vulnerability. This article compares home heating transitions in Finland, Romania, Sweden, and the United Kingdom…
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The role of public actors in financing the development of offshore wind projects in the North Sea
Abstract Background In Europe, the development of offshore wind power plays a key role in the energy transition. Much research into the conditions for this development in European countries focuses on policy instruments. However, the role of the financing options available for offshore wind power…
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Land use in onshore wind power-based hydrogen production scenarios: the case of Finland
Abstract Background The transition to low-carbon energy systems is essential for climate change mitigation, but it involves new land use pressures, posing potential risks to biodiversity and local communities. This study estimates the land area required for six onshore wind power-based hydrogen…