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Significance of Energy Systems and Renewable Energy Technologies in Driving the Sustainable Development Agenda

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Processes".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (22 December 2023) | Viewed by 4143

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Syed Ahsan Ali Shah

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Didactics of Mathematics and Experimental Sciences, Education Faculty, University of Salamanca, Paseo de Canalejas, 169., 37008 Salamanca, Spain
Interests: climate change; sustainable development; nature-based solutions; green solutions; green energy
Dr. Yasir Ahmed Solangi

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Guest Editor
School of Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
Interests: multi-criteria decision analysis; renewable energy; innovation; sustainable development; energy systems; green finance; society and environment

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The importance of addressing climate change and reducing its negative environmental effects is widely acknowledged across the world. The central focus of this discussion pertains to achieving the goal of sustainable development, wherein energy systems and renewable technologies play a crucial role. This Special Issue aims to explore the intersection of these domains, emphasizing how renewable energy technologies can foster the sustainability of energy systems, and thus accelerate the pace of sustainable development.

We invite scholars, practitioners, and experts from diverse disciplines to contribute original research articles, comparative analyses, reviews, case studies, and cutting-edge research, with an emphasis on providing actionable insights for policy and decision makers. We welcome both empirical and theoretical contributions addressing novel methods and practices that aid the progression of sustainable energy systems and renewable technologies. Submissions may cover, but are not limited to, renewable energy technologies, energy system, energy for economic development, environmental sustainability, sustainability policies, and socio-economic implications, among others.

Dr. Syed Ahsan Ali Shah
Dr. Yasir Ahmed Solangi
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Processes is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • energy systems
  • renewable energy
  • renewable energy technologies
  • sustainable development
  • energy efficiency
  • sustainability policy
  • green innovation
  • energy resilience
  • ecological balance

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Exploring Pathways toward the Development of High-Proportion Solar Photovoltaic Generation for Carbon Neutrality: The Example of China
by Jiehui Yuan, Xiaoming Tang and Wenli Yuan
Processes 2024, 12(1), 89; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12010089 - 29 Dec 2023
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) generation will play a crucial role in the global clean energy transition toward carbon neutrality. While the development of solar PV generation has been explored in depth, the development of high-proportion solar PV generation has yet to be discussed. Considering [...] Read more.
Solar photovoltaic (PV) generation will play a crucial role in the global clean energy transition toward carbon neutrality. While the development of solar PV generation has been explored in depth, the development of high-proportion solar PV generation has yet to be discussed. Considering the back force of the constraint of achieving carbon neutrality within the specified timeframe, this paper establishes a unified, multi-dimensional, and achievable framework through which to perform a system analysis for exploring the potential risks and challenges involved in the development process of high-proportion solar PV generation and investigating possible pathways to fostering the development of high-proportion solar PV generation. The results show that the critical risks and challenges include a low conversion efficiency, poorer resource endowment, more limited land resources, a low use of rooftop resources, an increasing complexity of power system scheduling, and low public awareness. These challenges have emerged with the development of solar PV generation in China and the aim of developing high-proportion solar PV generation. Based on our findings, possible pathways toward developing high-proportion solar PV generation have been determined, including promoting the research and development of higher PV efficiency, determining the optimal development sequence of solar resources, tapping the potential of land resources, increasing the use of rooftop resources, improving the resilience of the power system, and enhancing the public awareness of deploying solar PV generation. Finally, recommendations are proposed to optimize policy formulation for stimulating the high-quality development of high-proportion solar PV generation for carbon neutrality in countries including China. Full article
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Assessing Sustainable Impacts of Green Energy Projects for the Development of Renewable Energy Technologies: A Triple Bottom Line Approach
by Zhaoguang Liao
Processes 2023, 11(8), 2228; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11082228 - 25 Jul 2023
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The escalating global concern for sustainable development necessitates an in-depth understanding of the role of renewable energy projects. Evaluating their impact on economic, environmental, and social sustainability is of significant importance. In this study, the impact of green energy projects on economic, environmental, [...] Read more.
The escalating global concern for sustainable development necessitates an in-depth understanding of the role of renewable energy projects. Evaluating their impact on economic, environmental, and social sustainability is of significant importance. In this study, the impact of green energy projects on economic, environmental, and social sustainability across APEC countries from 2010 to 2021 is comprehensively assessed using machine learning models. The employed machine learning models revealed associations between key variables and sustainability implications of green energy projects. Renewable energy consumption emerged as a significant contributor to economic performance, scoring a compelling importance score of 0.34. Concurrently, fossil fuel energy consumption and urban population were identified as key influencers on environmental outcomes and social impacts, respectively, with importance scores of 0.36 and 0.42. The empirical evidence presented in this research underscores the pivotal role of renewable energy projects in driving economic development, counteracting environmental harm, and facilitating urban electricity access, while also noting the counteracting effect of fossil fuel consumption. The study’s outcomes are intended to guide future research directions and inform policy formulations, contributing significantly to global sustainability discourse. Full article
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