Fossil Fuels - Science topic

Climate change is recognized as one of the greatest global challenges of the 21st century. This phenomenon not only has profound effects on the environment and natural ecosystems, but also on energy production and consumption patterns. Increasing awareness of the consequences of climate change and the intensification of environmental policies and t...

https://philhabits.org/call-for-abstracts-international-conference-on-habits-in-time-of-crisis-hitoc/ At the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, philosophies of habit questioned the evolution of habit following profound socio-political crises such as the French Revolution (Dumont 1876; Renouvier 1876) and World War I (Dewey 1922). They...

The optimal output and efficacy of a doubly fed induction wind generator (DFIG) are dependent on a multitude of uncontrollable components, necessitating the use of an adequate control system. The crowbar system is essential to the system during abnormal events; thus, it requires appropriate control algorithms and enough control settings. This work...

In this study, the effectiveness of a solar-powered herbal extraction system with a parabolic dish concentrator was investigated and its performance was compared with conventional techniques. Thermal oil as a heat transfer fluid (HTF) was used to evenly distribute the temperature and improve the quality of the distillation process. The computationa...

The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 marked a pivotal moment for European Union (EU) energy policy, prompting an urgent reassessment of energy security and dependence on Russian fossil fuels. In response, the EU launched collective initiatives such as REPowerEU, joint gas purchasing mechanisms, and accelerated renewable energy targets. While the...

The transition to 100% renewable energy systems is critical for achieving global sustainability and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Island power systems, due to their geographical isolation, limited interconnectivity, and reliance on imported fuels, face unique challenges in this transition. These systems’ vulnerability to supply–demand imbala...

Thermal insulation behavior of sandwich panels has always been of great interest to the researchers due to the high cost of energy and fossil fuels. The panels shall have good thermal insulation as well as good moisture insulation otherwise they will be a good growing condition for fungi, mold, mildew or other bacterial growth. The aim of this stud...

L'impact de l'agriculture sur le climat reste sous-estimé en raison de l'exclusion systématique des cultures annuelles dans les bilans carbone. Jugées trop éphémères, ces cultures sont pourtant responsables de l'absorption et du stockage d'environ un tiers du carbone biofixé par photosynthèse avec des demi-vies qui ne se limitent pas à une saison,...

Addressing global warming requires fundamental solutions to reduce fossil fuel consumption and mitigate its environmental impact. This study explores the potential of lignite, a low-energy coal, for novel applications beyond its conventional use as a fuel source. It aims to improve lignite’s capacity to adsorb cadmium (Cd) from wastewater through s...

Land use and land cover (LULC) changes affect natural ecosystems, and surface temperatures have become a major concern for environmentalists and land use planners. Understanding the extent of these changes at the ground level is crucial. Numerous dam constructions in Khuzestan province have significantly influenced LULC, normal difference salinity...

The fermentative production of the functional precursor 2,4-dihydroxybutyrate (DHB) enables sustainable synthesis of the methionine analogue hydroxy-4-(methylthio) butyrate, which is currently still produced from fossil fuels. In this work, we aimed to optimize the aerobic production of DHB from glucose through the synthetic malyl phosphate (MalP)...

The Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) - between G-7+ countries and South Africa (2021), Indonesia (2022), Viet Nam (2022), and Senegal (2023) - aim to expedite coal phase out, promote renewables and incentivize a just transition. Past climate finance initiatives often fell short in terms of recipient countries’ autonomy and their financin...

The energy crisis driven by the widespread use of fossil fuels highlights the urgent need for green energy solutions. A variety of green electric generators based on interfacial ion regulation have emerged in recent years. However, conventional electricity generation methods that rely solely on ion movement at interfaces suffer from a rapid decline...

The integration of hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind turbine systems has garnered significant attention in addressing the global demand for sustainable and reliable energy sources. These hybrid systems offer operational advantages, especially in off-grid and remote areas where extending centralized power infrastructure is impractical. A cruci...

The International Energy Agency (IEA) data suggests that global CO2 emissions are approximately 37Gt per year. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) has a relatively low contribution to this total due to its lower CO2 emissions compared to other fossil fuels. This makes LNG one of the cleanest energy resources within the fossil fuel category. Achieving Net Z...

Global warming and natural calamities have driven scientists and researchers to explore renewable and eco-friendly raw materials for industrial and other applications. Traditionally, structural components in various fields are made of plastic, which is harmful to the environment, or heavy metallic materials, which consume excessive energy during dy...

The social and economic development of India has elevated a considerable population from poverty and the concomitant modernization of societal structures. The country’s energy security has changed due to this advancement, though, as it has increased reliance on non-renewable energy sources. The dependence on these sources severely affects the clima...

Подано тлумачення поняття «енергетичний ландшафт». Описано енергетичні періоди переходу від одного головного джерела енергії до іншого. Розглянуто хронологічні енергетичні періоди на заході України. Виділено вісім основних джерел енергії: м’язову силу, енергію біомаси, енергію вітру, енергію води, сонячну енергію, геотермальну енергію, викопне пали...

Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) is a renewable energy system that could potentially displace significant amounts of fossil fuel-generated electricity. This study presents numerous multi-century simulations of the University of Victoria Earth System Climate Model, a coupled climate-carbon cycle model, to better understand the global-scale env...

Since the Industrial Revolution, global expansion has primarily depended on the extraction of natural resources. Anthropogenic activities, such as the widespread use of fossil fuels, deforestation and other types of land-use change, have increased levels of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere, contributing to global climate change. The most e...

The use of hydrogen as an energy carrier and reactant in metal production can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by replacing fossil fuel usage. When hydrogen is used, some hydrogen will leak during production, storage, transport, and end use. Via OH-induced reactions in the atmosphere, the hydrogen will enhance methane, ozone, and stratospheric water...

Purpose-As one of the world's fastest-growing economies, India's energy demand is predominantly met by fossil fuels, which significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. The purpose of this study is to investigate the asymmetric relationship between fossil fuel consumption (disaggregated into coal, oil and natural gas) and carbon emissions i...

Using fossil fuel in diesel engines is one of the major causes of high emissions from the engine tailpipe that are hazardous to the ecosystem. The biodiesel mixture (BDM100) produced from 50 % of waste vegetable oil (WVO) and 50 % of soybean oil (SBO) has shown potential. This biodiesel blend was produced by mixing 15 % ethanol and 15 % butanol, re...

This paper explores the contested discourses surrounding a potential gas partnership between Germany and Senegal, highlighting the implications of neo-colonialism in energy politics. It addresses a gap in the LFFU literature: its limited engagement with critiques that call the Global North's discouragement of fossil fuel use a form of neo-coloniali...

Growing concerns about greenhouse gas emissions have made the development and use of carbonneutral technologies a pressing issue in the European Union, particularly for replacing fossil energy sources. Among these, green hydrogen emerges as a promising alternative for replacing fossil fuels. Integrating windhydrogen systems addresses a key challeng...

This study explores the time-varying correlations and quantile spillover connectedness to identify the hedging potential of smart transportation assets for energy markets. The study finds that amid crises like COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, smart transportation indices demonstrate strong safe-haven characteristics against volatility in e...

Aim: This study aimed to find out if it is possible to utilize the financial system and/or instruments to improve environmental quality. Background: Since the Industrial Revolution, there has been rapid global warming and climate change due to the use of fossil fuels, which produce greenhouse gas emissions due to economic activities that do not inv...

The challenges of mitigating climate change today require innovative and sustainable solutions to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Wastewater sludge, a byproduct of the wastewater treatment process, presents a valuable resource for contributing to emission reduction and the circular economy. This study analyzes the utilization of wastewater s...

Ground observations with diurnal variability over the Himalayas are crucial to validate climate mitigation efforts, build accurate emissions inventories, and better forecasting. This study bridges the acute scarcity of such measurements by making the first online observations of CO2 and CH4 with CO at a mountain site (Nainital, 29.4° N, 79.5° E, 19...

Understanding and quantifying the global methane (CH4) budget is important for assessing realistic pathways to mitigate climate change. CH4 is the second most important human-influenced greenhouse gas in terms of climate forcing after carbon dioxide (CO2), and both emissions and atmospheric concentrations of CH4 have continued to increase since 200...

The project "Design and Manufacturing of Cow Dung Cake Stick Machine" aims to develop a semi-automatic machine that converts cow dung into fuel-efficient logs. This machine addresses the challenges of handling raw cow dung by compressing it into compact sticks, making it easier to store, transport, and use as an alternative fuel. The project focuse...

As the world faces climate change induced increases of mean average temperature and severe weather events, the transition to renewable energy resources is ever important. The current rate of the transition is shown to be too slow, therefore, a more decentralized approach, for example, energy communities, might accelerate the phase-out of fossil fue...

The need to constrain the use of fossil fuels causing global warming is motivating the development of a variety of photocatalysts for solar‐to‐fuel generation and chemical synthesis. In particular, semiconductor‐based photocatalysts have been extensively exploited in solar‐driven organic synthesis, carbon dioxide (CO2) conversion into value‐added p...

The reliance on fossil fuels for the increasing global energy demand necessitates the advancement of carbon capture and storage technologies to mitigate anthropogenic CO2 emissions. However, conventional experimental platforms have...

To meet climate targets, Europe has increasingly utilized biomass as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels for combustion and heat production. This shift has resulted in the heating sector becoming heavily dependent on primary wood biomass. However, recently implemented regulations have introduced restrictions on the use of primary wood in the en...

The dairy sector faces several challenges, including economic instability, environmental concerns, and climate impacts, while striving to meet the EU’s Green Deal and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Nowadays, the sector contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, mainly from dairy cow breeding and energyintensive processes like mil...

The Mongolian Plateau plays a crucial role in global carbon cycling, but the spatiotemporal characteristics of XCO 2 concentration and its driving mechanism remain insufficiently explored. To solve this scientific issue, the synergistic methodology of mathematical statistics-the Pearson correlation and random forest model-was established using the...

The agricultural sector plays an essential role in shifting to a low-carbon economy and climate neutrality. The modernization of the agriculture sector is closely linked to improvements in efficiency and productivity while maintaining sustainability. As one of the main sectors contributing to climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions, the agri...

The growing amounts of fish waste from South Africa’s fishing and aquaculture sectors pose environmental challenges and present opportunities for renewable energy production. South Africa’s current energy mix heavily relies on coal, with renewable sources representing only a fraction of the total supply. The country’s waste management is also const...

The Environmental Impact of Mechanical Systems explores the far-reaching ecological consequences of mechanical engineering processes, systems, and equipment throughout their entire life cycle. From the extraction of raw materials and manufacturing processes to operational efficiency, maintenance, and end-of-life disposal, mechanical systems signifi...

The Water-Energy-Food Nexus planning is grounded on the three pillars of sustainability: economy, society, and environment. Addressing the needs of the steadily growing global population has emerged as an increasingly urgent challenge. The inherent conflicts among objectives within economic, social, and environmental dimensions and the shortage of...

Pyrolysis has been the subject of extensive scientific research due to its potential application to various waste streams and byproducts from different production systems. One of its main products is the liquid fraction known as bio‐oil – a complex material composed of a wide variety of organic molecules and a significant water content. Bio‐oil has...

Background Forecasting renewable energy generation is crucial for improving the efficiency and reliability of power systems that integrate wind, solar, and other renewable sources. These energy sources are inherently variable, depending on changing weather patterns, which makes accurate forecasting a complex task. The ability to predict renewable e...

With the acceleration of China’s urbanization process, the problem of environmental pollution is becoming more and more serious and has attracted more and more public attention. In industrial activities such as thermal power generation, the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels such as coal releases sulfur dioxide (SO2), causing harm to ecosystems....

Urbanisation has significantly transformed human settlements, presenting sustainability challenges, particularly in hot-dry and humid climates. The urban heat island effect and increased energy consumption exacerbate reliance on mechanical cooling and fossil fuels. As climate change escalates, developing sustainable architectural solutions that imp...

The Telaga Ngebel Complex is an area with an active geothermal system. Geothermal energy is considered a promising alternative energy source for the future, especially in light of the depletion of fossil fuels. In geothermal exploration, altered rocks serve as indicators of the presence of a geothermal system. The existence of an active geothermal...

To elucidate the origin and seasonality of atmospheric aerosols in forest areas, simultaneous PM2.5 collection was carried out in two typical forest sites: Changbai Mountain (CB, 42.40N, 128.11E), North China and Xishuangbanna (BN, 22.25N, 100.89E), South China, at day and night during the summer and winter periods of 2023–2024. Carbonaceous and ni...

Air pollution and climate change are urgent global concerns, with urban areas contributing heavily to both air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. Here we calculate fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone concentrations and fossil-fuel carbon dioxide emissions per capita in 13,189 urban areas worldwide from 2005 to 2019 and analyz...

Anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions exhibit spatial variation owing to differences in development patterns, local climate, economic composition, energy sources, and other factors. Many of these factors-and therefore their contribution to GHG production-are influenceable through spatial planning and economic policy. Recent advances in envir...

BACKGROUND The targeted synthesis of various multifunctional compounds from biomass is essential for facilitating processes that transform biomass into valuable compounds, replacing traditional fossil fuel sources. The conversion of carbohydrates to 2,5‐diformylfuran (DFF) is a difficult and arduous process. RESULTS Here, we have successfully crea...

Cropping system represents a holistic approach to farming that emphasizes synergy among plant species, soil organisms and ecological processes. Exploring novel farming techniques has become essential in light of the growing environmental concerns and the increasing demands for sustainable agriculture. Bio-intensive complementary cropping offers pro...

India, as the world's second-largest cement producer, faces significant environmental challenges due to high carbon emissions from cement production. This study investigates the potential of using waste cement concrete (WCC) powder as a sustainable precursor in geopolymer concrete, aiming to advance sustainable development and effective waste manag...

This proposal introduces the Integrated Solar-Hydrogen Microgrid System (ISHMS), a groundbreaking energy solution designed to accelerate the global transition to 100% renewable energy. The ISHMS integrates high-efficiency solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, hydrogen production via proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis, and AI-driven energy manag...

A puzzle for our time: how is it possible for a person to be smart enough to make plutonium, and dumb enough actually to make it? Plutonium has a half life of 24,000 years, which means that in that time its toxicity will be reduced by half. What could possess a person, who will live maybe one three-hundredth of that time, to produce such a thing an...

With the price of oil skyrocketing to more than $100 a barrel, many nations including Japan and the United States, are looking to the nuclear power option among others. Is nuclear power a viable option in a world of expensive and polluting fossil fuels? Japan Focus, in the first of a series of articles on energy options centered on renewable option...

Wind energy control plays a crucial role in optimizing the performance of Doubly Fed Induction Generators (DFIGs) by maximizing power extraction while ensuring stable grid integration. To achieve this, a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) strategy is employed to determine the optimal mechanical speed and reference power, enabling efficient wind en...

The global energy landscape is currently experiencing a significant shift towards non-hydrocarbon, sustainable energy sources, often referred to as ‘green energy’. This transition is being driven by the urgent need to address the problem of global warming caused by greenhouse gases, most of which are generated by the burning of fossil fuels. This a...

No atual contexto de crise climática, o sistema jurídico internacional de combate às mudanças climáticas tem como foco a mitigação das emissões de gases de efeito estufa e a transição de combustíveis fósseis para outras fontes de energia mais sustentáveis. Apesar disso, vários países, entre eles o Brasil, continuam a formular políticas públicas for...

The global campaign to reach net zero will necessitate the use of hydrogen as an efficient way to store renewable electricity at large scale. Methane pyrolysis is rapidly gaining traction as an enabling technology to produce low-cost hydrogen without directly emitting carbon dioxide. It offers a scalable and sustainable alternative to steam reformi...

The palm oil industry has an excellent opportunity to contribute to achieving the emission reduction targets set in the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). This research offers a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission mitigation scenario model that can be used for oil palm companies. The study was conducted from November 2023 to July 2024 in oil palm...

The textile industry in Bangladesh is the largest source of export revenue and a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. While it provides substantial formal employment, it remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels, which greatly contribute to climate change. In response, various initiatives – commonly referred to as the green transition...

Due to geographical and infrastructure limitations, the rural parts in many countries have difficulty obtaining sustainable and dependable energy. The goal of this research is to develop and improve an integrated hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) that can generate heat, hydrogen, and electricity all at once for off-grid uses. Fuel cells, diesel...

Renewable energy in Indonesia has great potential to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and combat climate change. Despite abundant resources such as solar, wind, and biomass, regulatory, infrastructure, and investment challenges still hamper its development. This study uses a qualitative approach to explore the state of renewable energy and its soc...

As it aims to reduce fossil-fuel use, the country is investing heavily in wind and solar energy. Gansu province, once known for dirty mines and oil wells, is being revitalised.

Ammonia production is a highly energy-intensive process, traditionally dependent on hydrogen derived from fossil fuels, particularly natural gas. Hydrogen is primarily produced through steam methane reforming, a process that releases large amounts of CO2. Transitioning to green hydrogen, generated by water electrolysis using renewable energy, offer...

With the increasing demand for energy and the non renewability of fossil fuels, renewable clean energy is favored by people, among which hydrogen energy has attracted much attention due to its high energy density and abundant raw materials. Electrolysis of water for hydrogen production is an important method for the preparation of hydrogen energy,...

With the surge of energy demand and the aggravation of fossil fuel shortage, the development of efficient and clean energy technologies has become a research hotspot. Hydrogen production from electrolyzed water has attracted much attention due to its advantages of high purity and environmental protection, but its core catalyst still relies on the p...

Batarya teknolojilerindeki gelişmeler, tarım makinelerinde köklü değişimlere yol açmaktadır. Geleneksel içten yanmalı motorlar yerine bataryalı sistemlerin kullanılması, fosil yakıt bağımlılığını azaltarak karbon salınımını düşürmekte ve çiftçilere yakıt maliyetlerinde avantaj sağlamaktadır. Elektrikli tarım makineleri, içten yanmalı motorlara kıya...

Reliance on fossil fuels significantly contributes to climate change. Sustainable biofuels are a promising alternative. The high lipid content and environmental benefits of microalgae lend themselves strongly to biofuel production. This study focuses on taking an industrially relevant, lipid-rich microalgae strain and engineering a unique solution...

This study develops a comprehensive roadmap for Ecuador’s energy transition using a hybrid governance model that balances top–down and bottom–up approaches. By integrating national directives with local participation, this framework aims to enhance energy consumption and drive sustainable transitions. This research employs a mixed methodology, comb...

The exponential growth of the installation of solar photovoltaic systems has been a significant step in the energy transition toward reducing dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change. This growth has raised concerns about land use, particularly in regions where large tracts are allocated to solar farms. Highway infrastructures such...

Water, energy and food are important resources for human well-being while their demand is expected to increase in the future. These resources are interrelated and interdependent while they are threatened from climate crisis and their unsustainable management. Climate change is expected to increase the water shortage in the island while climate chan...

The textile industry is a major cause of global environmental degradation through high carbon footprints, high water consumption, and chemical pollution. Samant et al. (2024) argue that the industry accounts for 8–10% of world carbon emissions, which is greater than even shipping and aviation combined. They claim that the most significant environme...

Nowadays, renewable energies are employed to reduce fossil fuel consumption in buildings and industrial applications. Radiative cooling (RC) technology uses the Earth's natural heat radiation to cool surfaces without any electricity supply by emitting thermal radiation to outer space through the transparent atmospheric window. RC technology can pro...

As the global effort to reduce reliance on fossil fuels accelerates, the development of renewable energy technologies has become increasingly critical. Wind energy continues to be a major contributor to the renewable energy sector and is expected to account for 35% of global energy production by 2050. However, enhancing efficiency and reducing the...

Purpose Life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) quantifies the potential impacts of environmental loads in the characterization step and evaluates their significance in the normalization step. This study develops consumption-based characterization factors (CFs) and normalization values (NVs) for abiotic resource use using a multi-regional input–output...

Concerns about sustainable energy sources arise due to the non-renewable nature of petroleum. Escalating demand for fossil fuels and price inflation negatively impact the energy security and economy of a country. The generation and usage of biofuel could be suggested as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Several studies have investigated th...

The article titled, “Rethinking Energy: The Downside of Fossil Fuels and Smarter Solutions” discusses the environmental, economic, and health drawbacks of fossil fuel dependence and proposes renewable energy, efficiency measures, and policy reforms as sustainable alternatives.

The global transport of crude oil plays a pivotal role in the energy supply chain, yet it is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of emissions associated with maritime and pipeline transport of crude oil, examining their contributions to climate change within the broader fossil fu...

Biofuels offer a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, utilizing renewable biomass feedstocks to meet the growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact. However, the efficiency of biofuel production heavily depends on the pretreatment methods used for conversion of biomass. Analyzing these methods is essential for improving the viabi...

The global transport of crude oil plays a pivotal role in the energy supply chain, yet it is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of emissions associated with maritime and pipeline transport of crude oil, examining their contributions to climate change within the broader fossil fu...

This study investigates the production of bioethanol from three different yam species: Dioscorea Cayenensis, Dioscorea Bulbifera, and Dioscorea Rotundata, using hydrolysis, fermentation, and distillation processes. Yams are chosen due to their high starch content, making them a viable substrate for bioethanol production. The process involved prepar...

The trend of transitioning to low-carbon and sustainable energy systems is crucial for environmental sustainability. While fossil fuels dominate the energy set-up of the world, the continued use of the same is inimical to the environment. Waste-to-energy is a budding area for renewable energy's role in energy transition, thus offering prospects for...

This Special Issue, "Energy Management and Control System of Electric Vehicles," focuses on innovations to enhance the performance, efficiency, and sustainability of electric vehicles (EVs). As global concerns about fossil fuel dependence and carbon emissions rise, EV adoption is crucial for cleaner transportation. Key topics include advanced energ...

The reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation drives carbon emissions and climate change. This study evaluates the technical and economic feasibility of a hybrid photovoltaic (PV)/wind turbine (WT)/diesel generator (DG) system in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. Using MATLAB simulations, ten system configurations were analysed,...

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are a promising solution to the environmental impact of fossil fuels and vehicle pollution. They offer an excellent alternative for commuting with zero environmental impact, especially given the scarcity of natural resources and rising fuel prices. E-vehicles support green energy and significantly reduce pollution. Effective...

The energy-intensive aspect of the mineral processing industry and its dependence on fossil fuels present substantial hurdles in minimising greenhouse gas emissions. The industry contributes significantly to global emissions; thus, adopting cutting-edge technologies and practices is required to mitigate the detrimental impact on the environment. Mu...

Wind energy has become a key answer to the world’s energy problems, providing a clean and sustainable option instead of relying on fossil fuels. Enhancing wind energy systems and energy management is essential through efficient wind speed prediction. However, the complex nature of wind speed data contains significant challenges with existing foreca...

Climate change is a major global concern, primarily driven by human activities such as industrialization, deforestation, and the burning of fossil fuels, which significantly increase greenhouse gas emissions. While natural phenomena like volcanic eruptions and solar variations influence climate patterns, human-induced changes have intensified globa...

This paper presents a theoretical and experimental investigation into improving the energy efficiency of electrically heated systems through thermal energy recovery. Enhancing efficiency in such systems can significantly reduce energy consumption, operating costs, and greenhouse gas emissions, particularly when electricity is generated from fossil...

In 2017, road transport in the EU accounted for 93% of the total energy consumption of inland transportation. 94% of this consumption was based on fossil fuels. Europe aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This research aims to examine the possible scenarios to support the spread of using alternative fuel...

An economic energy transition for the Isle of Man has been tested and optimised by combining the results of energy system and power-flow modelling. The island lies between Ireland and the UK and currently relies on an 80 MW gas-fuelled power plant for electricity. The modelling shows that this plant can be replaced with 100 MW of local wind power a...

Electric Road Systems (ERS) are defined as a set of subsystems that enable power transfer from the road to a vehicle in motion and have the potential to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate air pollutants, and minimize noise pollution in urban areas. Therefore, to maximize the social benefit and reduce th...

This abstract presents a concise analysis of the modularity aspects associated with the 40-ton fuel-cell-powered long-haul truck. The objective of this study is to investigate the potential benefits and challenges of modular design in fuel cell-powered heavy-duty vehicles. The integration of fuel cell technology in heavy-duty trucks offers promisin...

Ammonia is considered one of the most promising hydrogen and energy carriers for decarbonizing deep-sea shipping and other remote heavy-duty applications. The AmmoniaDrive power plant concept uniquely combines Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) technology to address the issue of how to convert e-ammonia, produced from...

The continued expansion of cities in economic, population and geographical terms leads to significant environmental and infrastructural pressures, including the need for efficient municipal solid waste (MSW) management. This research focuses on the characterization of MSW generated in the city of Skopje and the investigation of its thermo-physical...

Kazakhstan represents one of the largest economies in the Central Asian region. Over recent years, Kazakhstan has experienced a rise in temperature and pollution levels due to its overreliance on fossil fuels in energy industries. The rise in temperature and pollution levels has contributed to the rise of extreme weather conditions, including flood...

Geothermal energy, with a global installed capacity of 16.7 GW by 2023 and an annual generation of more than 97 TWh, is consolidating its position as a key pillar in the energy transition. From the pioneering Lardarello plant (1913) to The Geysers complex in California-the largest in the world with 1.5 GW of capacity-this energy source has demonstr...