Energy Economics and Environmental Sustainability: The Development of Green Industry

Dear Colleagues:

The intertwined challenges of climate change, energy security, and economic growth form a complex nexus that demands multifaceted solutions. As nations grapple with escalating energy demands and growing environmental concerns, the role of green industries in fostering both energy economics and environmental sustainability becomes ever more critical. This cross-disciplinary area of inquiry not only is scientifically intriguing, but also holds substantial implications for policymakers, stakeholders, and the general public.

The aim of this Special Issue, tentatively entitled "Energy Economics and Environmental Sustainability: The Development of Green Industry," is to compile cutting-edge research that explores the economic, technological, and social aspects of green industries. We seek contributions that analyze the synergies and trade-offs between energy production, economic profitability, and environmental protection. This Special Issue aims to foster discussions that could inform effective strategies for sustainable growth, directly aligning with the broader scope of our journal, which focuses on the intersection of economics, policy, and environmental studies.

We welcome empirical, theoretical, and review papers on topics that include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Economic Viability of Renewable Energy Sources: Examining the economics of solar, wind, hydro, and other renewable energy sources;
• Green Technologies and Innovations: Evaluating the impact of green technologies on industrial development and environmental conservation;
• Policy Frameworks for Green Industry: Comparative analyses of governmental policies that stimulate or hinder the growth of green industries;
• Social Impacts of Green Industry: Investigating how the development of green industries affects job creation, social equity, and community resilience;
• Resource Management for Sustainability: Approaches to managing natural resources in a manner that balances economic growth and environmental protection;
• Market Dynamics in Green Industries: Studies on supply and demand, competition, and other market forces in green industry;
• Sustainable Business Models: Evaluating how businesses in the green sector can achieve profitability while meeting environmental and social goals;
• Global and Regional Case Studies: Analyses that offer lessons from specific geographies regarding the development of green industry;
• Energy Transitions and Infrastructure: Studies on the shift from fossil-fuel-based systems to sustainable energy infrastructures.

We look forward to your contributions and hope that this Special Issue will serve as a platform for enriching the academic and policy debates on this crucial topic.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Ruipeng Tan
Dr. Mengmeng Xu
Guest Editors

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• green industry development
• energy economics
• environmental policy
• renewable energy viability
• sustainable business models
• resource management
• social equity in green industries
• regional case studies
• technological innovation for sustainability
• market dynamics in renewable energy