Development Of Energy Resources Research Articles

The Status Quo, Dilemma, and Transformation Path of the Carbon Neutrality-Related Policy of the ASEAN

After joining the globalization initiative, countries from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have experienced an exponential growth in carbon emissions. The high carbon lock-in of the energy consumption structure and lagged energy infrastructure construction have led to high carbon emissions, which has put great pressure on ASEAN countries to reduce their carbon emissions. To achieve the goal of carbon neutrality by the middle of this century, ASEAN countries have successively formulated strategic guidelines for energy transformation and green development, focusing on the structural transformation of energy development and utilization, a coal decommissioning plan, grid interconnection, the electrification of urban transportation patterns, energy conservation, consumption reduction, and international technological cooperation. ASEAN countries still face many challenges in achieving their carbon neutrality targets, including unstable policies, poor environmental awareness among residents, poor guarantee for energy transformation, disconnection between technology and capital, and difficulties in regional coordination. These are reflected in the obvious carbon lock-in effect and the strong dependence on carbon in traditional industries. ASEAN countries are seeking a balance of interests in the Sino–US infrastructure game. In this context, China, as an advocate of South–South cooperation, is committed to expanding the cooperation with ASEAN countries on carbon neutrality in the following aspects: the development and utilization of renewable energy resources, formulation of a progressive grid interconnection plan, establishment of the green financial system, and research and development of green technologies. The purpose is to help ASEAN countries achieve their goals of carbon neutrality.

Numerical investigation of hydrodynamic damping of a pitching hydrofoil at different flow regimes

Due to the development of intermittent renewable energy resources, hydropower plants are mostly operated under off-design conditions. This may lead to natural frequency excitation shortening the turbine life-span. To accurately estimate the fatigue life, it is necessary to evaluate the hydrodynamic damping parameters. In the present study, different flow regimes and their relationship with hydrodynamic damping are analyzed numerically using the γ - Reθt transition SST ĸ - ω turbulence model. The test case is a NACA0009 hydrofoil pitching around its center of mass. A good agreement between the present and previous numerical results is obtained. Consistent with the literature, hydrodynamic damping coefficient demonstrate consistently two different regions. The phase shift between the displacement and moment increases with the rise of the pitching frequency. After reaching a peak value at a reduced frequency of around κ = 5, the phase shift starts to decrease, and eventually approaches zero again. The damping behavior demonstrates an opposite trend. First, it reduces in spite of the phase shift increase, and after the inflection point, where the flow field changes from the drag mode to the thrust mode, it rises due to the torque development. The maximum of the damping occurs at the low frequencies.

Innovation Solution in Photovoltaic Sector

The modern world is moving towards a zero-emission economy; therefore, various actions are being taken to reduce the share of fossil fuels in energy production. The article examines the potential for the continued expansion of photovoltaic farms, with a special emphasis on farms utilising east–west panel orientation. The east–west orientation is an innovative solution with many advantages over the traditional north–south arrangement. The paper also makes a detailed assessment of the photovoltaic farm environment by applying two analyses based on the following factors: Political, Economic, Social, and Technological (PEST) and Demographic, Economic, Environmental, Political, Legal, Informational, Social, and Technological (DEEPLIST) factors. This is followed by an insightful, comprehensive review of the most important factors that contribute to the efficiency of photovoltaic installations, namely site conditions, existing infrastructure, and ability to connect to the electricity grid. The paper also devotes space to an analysis of daily energy price changes that affect the economic efficiency of the installation and discusses the potential for energy storage in the context of photovoltaic farms. The development of photovoltaics also requires investing in energy storage. All discussed issues fall within the scope of photovoltaic farm development and optimal use of energy resources.

Forecasting the development of renewable national energy in the tourism sector of Ukraine

The article is devoted to a systematic review of modern trends in the use of renewable energy sources and their impact on the country's energy system. The basis of the analysis is the assessment of the degree of technological maturity of renewable energy technologies, the effectiveness of their implementation in comparison with traditional energy sources. Thanks to the wide scope of the analysis, the article will make an important contribution to the understanding of the prospects and determinants of the effective implementation of renewable national energy in the context of modern energy challenges and can serve as a basis for further research in this area. This article employs Holt's method to construct predictive models for four key components of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) in Ukraine - wind, solar, hydro, and biomass. Based on the forecasting results, the authors have determined the prospects for the development of renewable energy resources in Ukraine. The findings underscore the strategic importance of intensifying development efforts, attracting investments, and revisiting energy policies to align with global trends towards carbon-neutral economies. The results prompt recommendations for revising the Energy Strategy of Ukraine, and optimizing regulatory frameworks for effective energy service supervision. In light of these projections, the article emphasizes the need for proactive measures to ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly growth in Ukraine's renewable energy sector.

Lithuania’s geo-energy landscape: a brief overview of CCUS, hydrogen, and geothermal

Lithuanian energy landscape is changing because of a strong push to reduce carbon emissions and reliance of fossil-based energy production. EU climate directive promotes investments into carbon capture and storage technologies along with renewable energy resource development. CCUS, hydrogen and geothermal are some technologies which could promote reduction in carbon emissions and along with reducing dependence on fossil-based energy sources. Lithuania already has large potential for carbon and hydrogen storage and in past had a working geothermal power plant for district heating. In this work we revisit the carbon storage potential in Lithuania subsurface and provide a high-level estimate of potential of generating hydrogen energy from depleted hydrocarbon fields using in-situ methods. We also evaluate the prospects of development of geothermal energy production from deep Cambrian reservoirs where temperature above 85 °C has been documented.

China’s Road towards Decarbonization: Unrealistic Promise or a Credible Commitment?

This article argues that in low- and middle-income countries, market forces alone are structurally inadequate to spark the rapid development of renewable energy resources and initiate the replacement of obsolete technologies with cleaner technologies. Using the theoretical perspective of new structural economics as a point of departure, the examination of system-level constraints to the transformation of renewable energy reveals that active state participation in the energy sector can, on the one hand, play a key role in limiting fossil fuel consumption and, on the other, accelerate the development of renewable energy technologies. Analysis of the structural characteristics that underlie the gradual deceleration of fossil fuel extraction and the acceleration of renewable energy deployment suggests that China has laid the necessary prerequisites to reconcile policy objectives of promoting energy transformation and ensuring long-term economic growth.

A decade of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: An explorative study of its role in the economic and political development of Pakistan

Pakistan is grappling with significant economic and political challenges stemming from various factors. Positioned at the heart of the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative, Pakistan has been presented with a diverse array of opportunities encompassing trade, investment, energy resource development, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), the expansion of the Gwadar port, integration of its economy with neighboring nations via various connectivity projects, and the generation of employment prospects. Given the contemporary interdependence of economic performance and political stability, the potential for economic stability and the creation of opportunities through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is seen as crucial. The project helped Pakistan to attract a huge amount of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), created hundreds of thousands of jobs, significantly improved infrastructure, established nine SEZs, developed Gwadar port, increased its trade volume with China and controlled energy crisis to a significant level. Political development, stability and peace have also been positively influenced by economic development. This study aims to evaluate the impact of CPEC from both economic and political perspectives, especially as it approaches its 10th anniversary, and assess how it has shaped Pakistan’s economic and political landscapes. The forthcoming second phase of CPEC is poised to further bolster Pakistan’s economic growth, fortify industrialization through SEZs, and enhance its international trade. Additionally, the project is set to transform Pakistan into a pivotal regional trade corridor through its advanced connectivity initiatives and the development of the Gwadar port.

Green Energy Resources, Products Recycling, and Clean Environment

This research paper explores the relationship between green resources, product recycling, CO2 emission, and clean environment, using time series data spanning from 1990 to 2021. The sample of the study was the green energy sector of Pakistan and clean energy was taken as the dependent variable while green energy resources, product recycling, and CO2 emissions were chosen as independent variables. Correlation matrix and multiple regression analysis were applied to determine the relationship between green energy resources, product recycling, CO2 emissions, and clean environment. The results of the study show that there is significant positive relationship between green energy resources and product recycling with clean environment but negative association between CO2 emissions and clean environment. These results provide valuable insight for policy makers to focus on development of green energy resources and encourage products recycling as an effective strategy to mitigate the depletion of natural resources and improvement of clean environment to attain sustainability in the energy sector.

Cleaning Russian oil industry for energy resource exploration and industrial transformation towards zero carbon green recovery: Role of inclusive digital finance

This study is inspired by the pressing need to deal with environmental problems inherent to Russia's oil sector and simultaneously encourage progress toward a zero-carbon green recovery. The current relevance of this work is highlighted by using the present perfect tense. Russia is crucial to fighting climate change and fostering sustainable development as a significant energy market player. Therefore, this study examines how inclusive digital finance has helped Russia's oil sector grow. It seeks to determine how broad digital banking, fintech, and electronic payment systems may assist the Russian oil business in becoming more sustainable. An empirical analysis of secondary data will determine whether digital financial tools have promoted eco-friendly operations, reduced carbon emissions, and improved environmental performance. By examining digital financial activities, the research hopes to help the Russian oil industry balance economic development and environmental sustainability. This study reaffirms the importance of inclusive digital finance as a driving force in transforming the Russian oil sector, reducing its negative environmental impact, and setting it on a course that aligns with the zero-carbon green recovery imperative. A study found that inclusive digital financing measures in the Russian oil sector may expedite its zero-carbon, green recovery and enable sustainable energy resource development. This policy change will reduce environmental impact and boost sector development and innovation.

Balancing power production and coastal protection: A bi-objective analysis of Wave Energy Converters

Wave Energy Converters (WECs) have the potential to serve dual purposes, generating power and protecting coastlines. Although traditionally the focus has been on maximizing power generation for cost-effectiveness, growing impacts of climate change have made coastal protection increasingly imperative. However, power production and coastal protection have been addressed separately, missing potential synergies. This paper addresses this gap by conducting a bi-objective analysis to investigate the interactions between power extraction and wave attenuation for a single Oscillating Surge Wave Converter (OSWC) and WEC farms of three and five units.A linear Power Take-Off (PTO) system, with passive and reactive control strategies, is examined. By varying the PTO parameters, we assess their influence on both power production and wave field attenuation. Results demonstrate a significant impact of the PTO choice on wave attenuation, with a similar trend observed for power production. This finding highlights the potential for a trade-off, where maximizing wave attenuation may come at the cost of moderate energy output. Furthermore, the interactions observed within the WEC farms enhance this trend.The study emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to WEC technology development, promoting sustainable and resilient harnessing of wave energy resources, considering both power generation and coastal protection.

Lithuanian renewable energy landscape: CCUS, hydrogen and geothermal

Lithuanian energy landscape is changing because of as strong push to reduce carbon emissions and reliance of fossil based energy production. EU climate directive promotes investments into carbon capture and storage technologies along with renewable energy resource development. CCUS, hydrogen and geothermal are some technologies which could promote reduction in carbon emissions and along with reducing dependence on fossil based energy sources. Lithuania already has large potential for carbon and hydrogen storage and in past had a working geothermal power plant for district heating. In this work we revisit the carbon storage potential in Lithuania subsurface and also provide a high level estimates of potential of generating hydrogen energy from depleted hydrocarbon fields using in-situ methods. We also evaluate the prospects of development of geothermal energy production from deep Cambrian reservoirs where temperature above 85 degrees C have been documented.

Utilization of Solid Waste to Energy in India

Abstract: With increase in population and advent of electric vehicles, electricity consumption in world will comprise an increasing portion of global energy demand in upcoming decades. In recent years, the increasing prices of fossil fuels and concerns about the environmental consequences of greenhouse gas emissions have renewed the interest in the development of alternative energy resources. Utilization of solid wastes as a renewable source of energy can achieve sustainable development and overcome shortage of other energy sources. We are highlighting the various routes of harvesting energy from solid waste into clean and sustainable way. Waste to energy concepts are techniques to address the growing menace of solid waste as well as to meet upcoming demands of energy in the form of biofuels. This concept provides environmental benefits and introduce a renewable energy source as well. Here, we discuss alternative technologies for enhancing renewable energy deployment and energy use efficiency from solid waste and also focuses the renewable energy scenario of India.

Towards realization of nexus-doing at the grassroots level: Water-energy-food governance assessment in the Songwe River Basin (Tanzania and Malawi)

The intricate connections between water, land, food, energy, and climate change require a multicentric approach to evaluating the trade-offs and synergies needed to achieve sustainable development. For example, the amount of water required in irrigated agriculture, consumptive water uses, and hydro-power production can potentially lead to water pollution, and negatively affect hydrological regimes. However, Operationalizing Water Energy Food (WEF)-nexus thinking has evolved such that a division between researchers (e.g., academia), political actors (e.g., policymakers), and development partners (e.g., promoters) has formed. This lack of connection can lead to a situation where there is incoherent governance of WEF resources management. In the Southern African Development Community (SADC) context, the WEF nexus approach is at the core of regional sustainable development plans and strategies. This paper analyses the ambitions and the expected outcomes of the Songwe River Basin Development Programme (SRBDP) and reflects on how governance coherence of WEF resources rooted at the grassroots level contributes toward achieving “nexus-doing”. The SRBDP exhibits a multi-stakeholder connection of interests geared towards a common target (i.e. stabilisation of the River Songwe flow). The SRBDP creates a multi-centric action system within the water, energy, food, and climate change adaptation role-players to achieve this overarching goal. The connections espoused in this system form the basis for nexus-doing in the Songwe River Basin. The major findings are: (i) there is a significant infrastructural demand in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), anchored in the development of water, land, food, and energy resources; (ii) governance coherence in the SADC context can be identified at both vertical and horizontal levels; (iii) the nature of trade-offs and synergies exhibited in SRBDP is valuable for making progress towards the operationalization of integrated WEF-nexus resource management; (iv) governance inconsistencies/ambiguities are better diagnosed and addressed in implementing nexus-doing initiatives such as SRBDP. Based on the findings, the following recommendations are proposed: (i) build upon small wins and support snow-balling successes to upscale promising initiatives-for instance the joint agreement by Tanzanian and Malawian governments to stabilize Songwe River flow by inaugurating the joint cooperation and equitable sharing of the Songwe watercourses (AFDB, 2019); (ii) invest in capacity building and human resources for the Songwe River Basin Commission and associated stakeholders to become more effective;-for posterity of sustainable developments in the Songwe River Basin; both the Tanzanian and Malawian governments in partnership with development partners need to upscale the investment in human capacity development and resource capacity development of the Songwe River Basin Commission (SRBC) as the joint development vehicle for the basin. and (iii) enrich policy assessment tools tailor-made for SADC. This tool will help in policy accounting to help minimize duplication, and ambiguities by fostering cooperation and policy mapping across the WEF-nexus sectors in the SADC region. This work can guide approaches to close the gap between nexus-thinking, and nexus-doing, something that is increasingly called for.

Development of World Energy Resources: The Case of the Russian Federation

Enerji kaynaklarının gelişim süreci, orta çağdan günümüze yeni buluşlara paralel olarak gelişme göstermiştir. Yeni buluş ve icatlar insan hayatını kolaylaştırırken, enerji gereksinimini artırmıştır. Sanayi inkılabıyla beraber enerji kullanımı farklı boyutlara taşınmıştır. Keşfedilen enerji kaynakları kullanım alanına göre kategorilere ayrılmıştır. Makineleşmeyle beraber enerji kullanımı, ekonominin gelişmesine ve büyümesine destek sağlamıştır. Enerji kaynakları ilk dönemlerde ihtiyaç, sonraki dönemlerde ekonomik zenginlik, günümüzde ise her ikisini kapsamakla birlikte politik malzeme olmuştur. Rusya Federasyonu için enerji kaynakları, ekonomik bakımdan hayati önem taşımaktadır. Rusya Federasyonu, zengin enerji kaynaklarının ekonomideki yeri nedeniyle dünya enerji piyasasının önemli aktörlerinden biri haline gelmiştir. Rusya Federasyonu’nun ekonomisinin durumunu dünya enerji fiyatları ve enerji kaynakları ticareti belirlemektedir. Avrupa ülkeleri pazarlarına bağımlı olmak istemeyen Rusya Federasyonu, alternatif pazarlar bulma peşindedir. Bu çalışma genel olarak iki kısımdan oluşmaktadır. Birinci kısımda enerji kaynaklarının tarihsel gelişimi ve dünya enerji kaynaklarının boyutu ele alınmıştır. İkinci kısımda Rusya Federasyonu’nda enerji kaynaklarının gelişim süreci ve ticareti incelenmiştir. Çalışma neticesinde; enerji kaynakları bakımından zengin olan ülkelerin ekonomik veya politik açıdan güçlü oldukları vurgulanmıştır.

Circular economy-based assessment framework for enhancing sustainability in renewable energy development with life cycle considerations

Development of renewable energy (RE) resources is currently facing some challenges related to the scarcity of materials stems from the limited availability of certain materials and growing waste generation. A comprehensive assessment encompassing these challenges of RE resources presents an effective solution to proactively mitigate these challenges. The circular economy (CE) approach emerges as a valuable strategy to address such concerns. Therefore, this study aims to construct a CE-based assessment framework to evaluate RE resources with a sustainability approach. Drawing upon the principles of redesign, reduction, and recycling, the proposed assessment framework embraces a CE mindset, considering the entire life cycle of RE resources. First, a practical and comprehensive, criterion-referenced evaluation framework based on the CE approach was created for the RE resources. Next, the trustiness of the panel of experts was assessed using social network analysis based on the mutual trust values of experts. Then, a modern combination method was established to assign weights to the criteria concerned using integrating FBWM and eMEREC methodologies to benefit the advantages of the objective and subjective approaches, respectively. After that, the measurement of alternatives and ranking according to compromise solution methodology derived from the cumulative prospect theory was developed to sort the alternatives. The integrity and accuracy of the framework were finally tested on the Belt and Road Initiative countries. The study results revealed that the best alternatives were vary in different countries through the study region based on the domestic conditions. Accordingly, the sensitivity of the proposed framework was analyzed to verify such results. The policy implications were further provided for the two most frequent resources (solar and wind) to recommend policymakers to support the RE development with the CE approach.

Discrete Choice Experiment Consideration: A Framework for Mining Community Consultation with Case Studies

Local community acceptance, a key indicator of the socio-political risk of a project, is addressed through good stakeholder (community) engagement. Discrete choice modeling (DCM) enhances stakeholder analysis and has been widely applied to encourage community engagement in energy projects. However, very little detail is provided on how researchers design discrete choice experiments (DCEs). DCE design is the key step for effective and efficient data collection. Without this, the discrete choice model may not be meaningful and may be misleading in the local community engagement effort. This paper presents a framework for mining community engagement DCE design in an attempt to determine (1) how to identify the optimum number of factors and (2) how to design and validate the DCE design. Case studies for designing discrete choice experiments for community acceptance of mining projects are applied to accommodate these two objectives. The results indicate that the four-factor design, which seeks to reduce cognitive burden and costs, is the optimal choice. A survey was used to examine the difficulty of the survey questions and the clarity of the instructions for the designs. It has, therefore, been proven that the DCM design is of reasonable cognitive burden. The results of this study will contribute to a better design of choice experiments (surveys) for discrete choice modeling, leading to better policies for sustainable energy resource development.

Design and implementation of Hybrid Renewable energy (PV/Wind/Diesel/Battery) Microgrids for rural areas.

This study examines the variation in sensitivity of a microgrid system comprised of photovoltaics, wind turbines, diesel engines, and batteries. The primary objective is to increase our knowledge of renewable energy resources (RERs) and their technical and economic factors in the context of the conceptual design of a microgrid system. The investigation employs Typhoon HIL software for simulation and testing, concentrating on hybrid PV/Wind/Diesel/Battery systems and devising a perturb & observe (P&O) maximum power point tracking (MPPT) strategy. Additionally, the study investigates the Optimal Power Controlling MPPT technique and the development and implementation of hybrid renewable energy resources (HRES). The Typhoon HIL system is utilized in the power, automotive, and aerospace industries, among others, to simulate and test control systems in real-time. This study presents a control strategy for a microgrid system that combines renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power with reserve power options such as diesel generators and batteries. The coordinated control technique is implemented by employing a centralized control method, effectively managing the flow of electricity from diverse distributed energy resources (DER) and ensuring the microgrid's stability. The findings indicated that the coordinated control method and dynamic models could be utilized to design and optimize microgrid systems. Future research can concentrate on refining the accuracy of the models and verifying the proposed coordinated control method in microgrid systems that operate in the real world.

Mitigating the economic impact of COVID-19 on wind energy: assessing the role of green finance policies and the levelized cost of energy.

This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on wind and green energy, with a focus on controlling the rising cost of wind energy using the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) method. The objectives include exploring green financial policies to mitigate the pandemic's effects and analyzing the cost of wind energy in China before and after the outbreak. The findings reveal a decrease in wind energy costs and increased consumption during the COVID-19 crisis, attributed to the role of green financing. The study emphasizes the importance of wind energy growth for achieving CO2 reduction goals and highlights the need for green finance options to mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic on wind energy production. The research also suggests implications for stakeholders, such as promoting green financing and wind energy resource development. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the significance of collaboration, policy reforms, geographical spillover effects, and environmental regulations in establishing a sustainable green financial system and enhancing green innovation. Future research directions include exploring data-driven approaches, addressing endogeneity concerns, and validating findings through enhanced indices and data collection.

Global physics-based database of injection-induced seismicity

Abstract. Fluid injection into geological formations for energy resource development frequently induces (micro)seismicity. Moderate- to large-magnitude induced earthquakes may cause injuries and/or economic loss, with the consequence of jeopardizing the operation and future development of these geo-energy projects. To achieve an improved understanding of the mechanisms of induced seismicity, develop forecasting tools and manage the associated risks, it is necessary to carefully examine seismic data from reported cases of induced seismicity and the parameters controlling them. However, these data are challenging to gather together and are time-consuming to collate as they come from different disciplines and sources. Here, we present a publicly available, multi-physical database of injection-induced seismicity (Kivi et al., 2022a; https://doi.org/10.20350/digitalCSIC/14813), sourced from an extensive review of published documents. Currently, it contains 158 datasets of induced seismicity caused by various subsurface energy-related applications worldwide. Each dataset covers a wide range of variables, delineating general site information, host rock properties, in situ geologic and tectonic conditions, fault characteristics, conducted field operations, and recorded seismic activities. We publish the database in flat-file formats (i.e., .xls and .csv tables) to facilitate its dissemination and utilization by geoscientists while keeping it directly readable by computer codes for convenient data manipulation. The multi-disciplinary content of this database adds unique value to databases focusing only on seismicity data. In particular, the collected data aim at facilitating the understanding of the spatiotemporal occurrence of induced earthquakes, the diagnosis of potential triggering mechanisms, and the development of scaling relations of maximum possible earthquake magnitudes and operational parameters. The database will boost research in seismic hazard forecasting and mitigation, paving the way for increasing contributions of geo-energy resources to meeting net-zero carbon emissions.

Research on the application potential of solar energy in rural areas from the perspective of common prosperity

Under the policy background of common prosperity, the Hesheng Town and Yunling Township area of Yongjia County is selected as the research area. The development and application potential of solar energy resources are analyzed, aiming to contribute to wealth and income growth, based on three aspects: resource richness, stability and security, and sunshine time (including effective sunshine time). A comprehensive evaluation of regional microclimate simulation is conducted using the Digital Elevation Model (Abbreviated as DEM). ArcGIS is utilized to generate a potential map for solar energy resource development, which is further divided into five levels based on development potential. The results reveal that the eastern part of Yunling Township, Shiweiyan Community in Hesheng Town, the western and northeastern parts of Donggao Community in Hesheng Town, and the northern part of Xiyuan Community in Hesheng Town exhibit an extremely high abundance of solar energy resources. These areas have the potential for large-scale utilization and development. Moreover, the southwest and southeast regions of the central area of Hesheng Town, along with the northwest area of Xiyuan Community in Hesheng Town, possess a relatively high abundance of solar energy resources. These areas can be developed and utilized on a small-scale and seasonal basis.