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Author | Milis, K.; Peremans, H.; Springael, J.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
Title | Win-win possibilities through capacity tariffs and battery storage in microgrids | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 113 | Issue | 113 | Pages | 109238 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | This paper investigates the impact of capacity tariff design on microgrids. While the possible benefits for utilities of capacity tariffs are well researched, comparatively little work has been done investigating the effects of capacity pricing on prosumers. Through simulating a grid connected microgrid and solving the day-ahead dispatch problem for a calendar year, we show that a well-designed capacity tariff will not only smooth out demand profiles, but could also lead to less erratic charge/discharge cycles in a real-time pricing scenario, lessening battery degradation. These results show that a properly designed capacity tariff has the potential to be beneficial for both the utilities as well as the battery-owning prosumer. Furthermore, we propose a new, heuristic approach to solve the day-ahead economic dispatch problem, which we prove to be effective and efficient. Additionally, we demonstrate that our novel approach does not impose mathematical restrictions such as continuous differentiability of the objective function. We show that the proposed capacity tariff achieves the stated aim of promoting battery storage uptake and that our novel method allows for compression and shorter run times. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000483422600019 | Publication Date | 2019-07-03 | |
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1364-0321; 1879-0690 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:160566 | Serial | 6279 | ||
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Author | Moretti, M.; Njakou Djomo, S.; Azadi, H.; May, K.; De Vos, K.; Van Passel, S.; Witters, N. | ||||
Title | A systematic review of environmental and economic impacts of smart grids | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 68 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 888-898 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | Smart grids (SGs) have a central role in the development of the global power sector. Cost-benefit analyses and environmental impact assessments are used to support policy on the deployment of SG systems and technologies. However, the conflicting and widely varying estimates of costs, benefits, greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction, and energy savings in literature leave policy makers struggling with how to advise regarding SG deployment. Identifying the causes for the wide variation of individual estimates in the literature is crucial if evaluations are to be used in decision-making. This paper (i) summarizes and compares the methodologies used for economic and environmental evaluation of SGs (ii) identifies the sources of variation in estimates across studies, and (iii) point to gap in research on economic and environmental analyses of SG systems. Seventeen studies (nine articles and eight reports published between 2000 and 2015) addressing the economic costs versus benefits, energy efficiency, and GHG emissions of SGs were systematically searched, located, selected, and reviewed. Their methods and data were subsequently extracted and analysed. The results show that no standardized method currently exists for assessing the economic and environmental impacts of SG systems. The costs varied between 0.03 and 1143 M/yr, while the benefits ranged from 0.04 to 804 M/yr, suggesting that SG systems do not result in cost savings The primary energy savings ranged from 0.03 to 0.95 MJ/kWh, whereas the GHG emission reduction ranged from 10 to 180 gCO2/kWh, depending on the country grid mix and the system boundary of the SG system considered. The findings demonstrate that although SG systems are energy efficient and reduce GHG emissions, investments in SG systems may not yield any benefits. Standardizing some methodologies and assumptions such as discount rates, time horizon and scrutinizing some key input data will result in more consistent estimates of costs and benefits, GHG emission reduction, and energy savings. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000391899400006 | Publication Date | 2016-03-24 | |
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1364-0321; 1879-0690 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | 27 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; We would like to thank the editor and the anonymous referees for their helpful suggestions and insightful comments that have significantly improved the paper. This research paper has been implemented within the GREAT (Growing Renewable Energy Applications and Technologies) project funded by the European INTERREG IVB North-Western Europe Programme. Nele Witters was financed by FWO (Research Foundation Flanders). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:139036 | Serial | 6260 | ||
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Author | Milis, K.; Peremans, H.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
Title | Steering the adoption of battery storage through electricity tariff design | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 98 | Issue | 98 | Pages | 125-139 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | The economic viability of electricity storage using batteries, under different tariff structures and system configurations, is investigated. The economic outcomes of the different combinations of tariff design and system configuration are evaluated. Based on a discussion of the relevant literature, the following tariff designs are used in the study: (i) fixed energy prices, (ii) real-time energy pricing, (iii) fixed rate capacity tariffs, and (iv) capacity dependent capacity tariffs. Next, the different simulated system configurations are outlined: (i) no battery storage, (ii) battery storage only, and (iii) battery storage and decentralized renewable energy production with PV. Our study provides insights for policy makers, showing that capacity block pricing only incentivises storage as part of an (existing) PV installation, while the combination of real time energy pricing and capacity block pricing promotes a wider adoption of battery storage. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000450559100010 | Publication Date | 2018-09-17 | |
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1364-0321; 1879-0690 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | 7 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:153327 | Serial | 6252 | ||
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Author | Rafiaani, P.; Kuppens, T.; Van Dael, M.; Azadi, H.; Lebailly, P.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
Title | Social sustainability assessments in the biobased economy : towards a systemic approach | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 82 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 1839-1853 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | The majority of impact assessments for the biobased economy are primarily focused on the environmental and (techno-)economic aspects, while social aspects are rarely considered. This study proposes a modified systemic approach for a social sustainability impact assessment of the biobased economy, based on a review on the common methodologies for assessing social impacts. Accordingly, the proposed approach follows the four general iterative steps of social life cycle analysis (SLCA) as it considers all life cycle phases of the biobased economy. The systemic approach considers the potential social impacts on local communities, workers, and consumers as the main three groups of the stakeholders. The review showed that the most common social indicators for inventory analysis within the biobased economy include health and safety, food security, income, employment, land- and worker-related concerns, energy security, profitability, and gender issues. Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) was also highlighted as the broadly utilized methodology for aggregating the results of impact assessments within the biobased economy. Taking a life cycle perspective, this study provides a holistic view of the full sustainability of research, design, and innovation in the biobased economy by suggesting the integration of the social aspects with techno-economic and an environmental life cycle assessment. Our proposed systemic approach makes possible to integrate the social impacts that are highly valued by the affected stakeholders into the existing sustainability models that focus only on environmental and techno-economic aspects. We discuss the steps of the proposed systemic approach in order to identify the challenges of applying them within the biobased economy. These challenges refer mainly to the definition of the functional unit and system boundaries, the selection and the analysis of social indicators (inventory analysis), the aggregation of the inventory to impact categories, and the uncertainties associated with the social sustainability evaluation. The result of this review and the proposed systemic approach serve as a foundation for industry and policy makers to gain a better insight into the importance of social sustainability impacts assessment within the biobased economy. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000423371300014 | Publication Date | 2017-08-01 | |
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1364-0321; 1879-0690 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | 28 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:149031 | Serial | 6250 | ||
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Author | Thomassen, G.; Van Dael, M.; Lemmens, B.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
Title | A review of the sustainability of algal-based biorefineries : towards an integrated assessment framework | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 68 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 876-887 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | Algal-based bioenergy products have faced multiple economic and environmental problems. To counter these problems, algal-based biorefineries have been proposed as a promising solution. Multiple environmental and economic assessments have analyzed this concept. However, a wide variation in results was reported. This study performs a review to evaluate the methodological reasons behind this variation. Based on this review, four main challenges for a sustainability assessment were identified: 1) the use of a clear framework; 2) the adaptation of the methodology to all stages of technological maturity; 3) the use of harmonized assumptions; 4) the integration of the technological process. A generic methodology, based on the integration of a techno-economic assessment methodology and a streamlined life cycle assessment was proposed. This environmental techno-economic assessment can be performed following an iterative approach during each stage of technology development. In this way, crucial technological parameters can be directly identified and evaluated during the maturation of the technology. The use of this assessment methodology can therefore act as guidance to decrease the time-to-market for innovative and sustainable technologies. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000391899400005 | Publication Date | 2016-03-16 | |
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1364-0321; 1879-0690 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | 23 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:139038 | Serial | 6245 | ||
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Author | Van Schoubroeck, S.; Van Dael, M.; Van Passel, S.; Malina, R. | ||||
Title | A review of sustainability indicators for biobased chemicals | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 94 | Issue | 94 | Pages | 115-126 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | Companies dealing with chemical products have to cope with large amounts of waste and environmental risk due to the use and production of toxic substances. Against this background, increasing attention is being paid to green chemistry and the translation of this concept into biobased chemicals. Given the multitude of economic, environmental and societal impacts that the production and use of biobased chemicals have on sustainability, assessment approaches need to be developed that allow for measurement and comparison of these impacts. To evaluate sustainability in the context of policy and decision-making, indicators are generally accepted means. However, sustainability indicators currently predominantly exist for low-value applications in the bioeconomy, like bioenergy and biofuels. In this paper, a review of the state-of-the-art sustainability indicators for biobased chemicals is conducted and a gap analysis is performed to identify indicator development needs. Based on the analysis, a clear hierarchy within the concept of sustainability is found where the environmental aspect dominates over economic and social indicators. All one-dimensional indicator-sets account for environmental impacts (50%), whereas two-dimensional sets complement the environmental issues with economic indicators (34%). Moreover, even the sets encompassing all three sustainability dimensions (16%) do not account for the dynamics and interlinkages between the environment, economy and society. Using results from the literature review, an indicator list is presented that captures all indicators currently used within sustainability assessment of biobased chemicals. Finally, a framework is proposed for future indicator selection using a stakeholder survey to obtain a prioritized list of sustainability indicators for biobased chemicals. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000446310000008 | Publication Date | 2018-06-07 | |
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1364-0321; 1879-0690 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | 17 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:154140 | Serial | 6244 | ||
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Author | Afsharzade, N.; Papzan, A.; Ashjaee, M.; Delangizan, S.; Van Passel, S.; Azadi, H. | ||||
Title | Renewable energy development in rural areas of Iran | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 65 | Issue | Pages | 743-755 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | Iran's energy system is extremely dependent on fossil fuels which, in turn, have led to problems such as fossil fuels depletion, social, economic and environmental damage and territorial imbalance. The country should therefore design a sustainable energy system based on clean energy as well as renewable energy. Accordingly, and given that Iran's rural areas suffer from the unsustainable energy system, it is necessary to integrate renewable energy into comprehensive development programs in general, and into rural development programs, specifically. This review paper answers the following questions: Why is renewable energy important for Iran at national and rural levels? How is renewable energy related to sustainable rural development? and What are the challenges in the promotion of renewable energy technologies in Iran? The paper concludes that although renewable energy has potential for development in Iran's rural areas due to environmental, social and economic advantages, it could face some infrastructural, managerial, socio-cultural and economic challenges. Accordingly, aggressive and innovative policy making is required to meet these challenges. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000383293800053 | Publication Date | 2016-07-23 | |
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Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | 41 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:137105 | Serial | 6243 | ||
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Author | Milis, K.; Peremans, H.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
Title | The impact of policy on microgrid economics : a review | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 81 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 3111-3119 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | This paper investigates the impact of government policy on the optimal design of microgrid systems from an economic cost minimisation perspective, and provides both an overview of the current state of the art of the field, as well as highlighting possible avenues of future research. Integer programming, to select microgrid components and to economically dispatch these components, is the optimisation method of choice in the literature. Using this methodology, a broad range of policy topics is investigated: impact of carbon taxation, economic incentives and mandatory emissions reduction or mandatory minimum percentage participation of renewables in local generation. However, the impact of alternative tariff systems, such as capacity tariffs are still unexplored. Additionally, the investigated possible benefits of microgrids are confined to emissions reduction and a possible decrease in total energy procurement costs. Possible benefits such as increased security of supply, increased power quality or energy independence are not investigated yet. Under the expected policy measures the optimal design of a microgrid will be based on a CHP-unit to provide both heat and electricity, owning to the lower capital costs associated with CHP-units when compared to those associated with renewable technologies. This means that current economic analyses indicate that the adoption of renewable energy sources within microgrids is not economically rational. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000417078200117 | Publication Date | 2017-09-12 | |
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Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | 11 | Open Access | |
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:145397 | Serial | 6213 | ||
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Author | Srivastava, A.; Van Passel, S.; Valkering, P.; Laes, E.J.W. | ||||
Title | Power outages and bill savings : a choice experiment on residential demand response acceptability in Delhi | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 143 | Issue | Pages | 110904 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | This paper conducts a discrete choice experiment among 167 households in the Delhi region in India, to study the acceptability of demand response (DR) programs among upper-income households. Attributes include rate types, rate bands, reductions in power outages, and expected monthly savings. Results indicate a preference for time-of-use pricing over real-time pricing, and a preference for three rate slabs per day over two. Respondents prioritize reductions in power outages and minimizing potential expenses, reflecting the financial sensitivity and energy poverty relative to other countries. Respondents' ages and incomes further affect the value that they attach to reductions in power outages. The paper proposes various structures of DR programs that could achieve high predicted enrollment and concludes by estimating the potential benefits of implementing such programs. Overall, the analysis indicates that a DR program could be feasible in a developing country context, particularly if it is designed keeping in mind local socio-economic considerations. This may be supported through further confirmatory research. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000637710200016 | Publication Date | 2021-03-08 | |
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Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:178188 | Serial | 6938 | ||
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Author | Dingenen, F.; Verbruggen, S.W. | ||||
Title | Tapping hydrogen fuel from the ocean : a review on photocatalytic, photoelectrochemical and electrolytic splitting of seawater | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 142 | Issue | Pages | 110866 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | Direct splitting of earth-abundant seawater provides an eco-friendly route for the production of clean H2, but is hampered by selectivity and stability issues. Direct seawater electrolysis is the most established technology, attaining high current densities in the order of 1–2 A cm−2. Alternatively, light-driven processes such as photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical seawater splitting are particularly promising as well, as they rely on renewable solar power. Solar-to-Hydrogen efficiencies have increased over the past decade from negligible values to about 2%. Especially the absence of large local pH changes (in the order of several tenths of a pH unit compared to up to 9 pH units for electrolysis) is a strong asset for pure photocatalysis. This may lead to less adverse side-reactions such as Cl2 and ClO− formation, (acid or base induced) corrosion and scaling. Besides, additional requirements for electrolytic cells, e.g. membranes and electricity input, are not needed in pure photocatalysis systems. In this review, the state-of-the-art technologies in light-driven seawater splitting are compared to electrochemical approaches with a focus on sustainability and stability. Promising advances are identified at the level of the catalyst as well as the process, and insight is provided in solutions crossing different fields. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000632316600003 | Publication Date | 2021-03-03 | |
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1364-0321; 1879-0690 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:175701 | Serial | 8642 | ||
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Author | Thomassen, G.; Van Passel, S.; Dewulf, J. | ||||
Title | A review on learning effects in prospective technology assessment | Type | A1 journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 130 | Issue | Pages | 109937 | |
Keywords | A1 journal article; Learning effects; Life cycle assessment; Techno-economic assessment; Prospective technology assessment; Learning-by-doing; Learning curve; Progress rate; Experience curve; Engineering Management (ENM) ; | ||||
Abstract | Global environmental problems have urged the need for developing sustainable technologies. However, new technologies that enter the market have often higher economic costs and potentially higher environmental impacts than conventional technologies. This can be explained by learning effects: a production process that is performed for the first time runs less smooth than a production process that has been in operation for years. To obtain a fair estimation of the potential of a new technology, learning effects need to be included. A review on the current literature on learning effects was conducted in order to provide guidelines on how to include learning effects in prospective technology assessment. Based on the results of this review, five recommendations have been formulated and an integration of learning effects in the structure of prospective technology assessment has been proposed. These five recommendations include the combined use of learning effects on the component level and on the end product level; the combined use of learning effects on the technical, economic and environmental level; the combined use of extrapolated values and expert estimates; the combined use of learning-by-doing and learning-by-searching effects and; a tier-based method, including quality criteria, to calculate the learning effect. These five complementary strategies could lead to a clearer perspective on the environmental impact and cost structure of the new technology and a fairer comparison base with conventional technologies, potentially resulting in a faster adoption and a shorter time-to-market for sustainable technologies. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000548790900008 | Publication Date | 2020-06-10 | |
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Impact Factor | 15.9 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
Notes | The authors acknowledge the full financial support received from the Flemish administration via the Steunpunt Circulaire Economie (Policy Research Centre Circular Economy). We would also like to thank the SDEWES conference for the best paper award which was granted to the current paper. The authors declare no competing financial interests. This publication contains the opinions of the authors, not that of the Flemish administration. The Flemish administration will not carry any liability with respect to the use that can be made of the produced data or conclusions. | Approved | Most recent IF: 15.9; 2020 IF: 8.05 | ||
Call Number | ENM @ enm @c:irua:170076 | Serial | 6389 | ||
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Author | Buchmayr, A.; Verhofstadt, E.; Van Ootegem, L.; Sanjuan Delmás, D.; Thomassen, G.; Dewulf, J. | ||||
Title | The path to sustainable energy supply systems: Proposal of an integrative sustainability assessment framework | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 138 | Issue | Pages | 110666 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Engineering Management (ENM) ; | ||||
Abstract | Energy supply is essential for the functioning and well-being of a society. Decision-makers are faced with the challenge to balance burdens and benefits of energy supply practices with the aim to achieve environmental, economic, and social sustainability. Literature exhibits a broad variety of sustainability assessment frameworks for energy supply technologies. However, there is no consensus on which aspects need to be covered for a comprehensive assessment of sustainability. While some aspects, such as environmental emission damage, receive predominant attention, there is a lack of coverage and adequate quantification for others. This led in the past to an unbalanced basis for decision-making. Based on an analysis of literature, 12 impact categories were identified for the assessment of energy technologies. The analysis included the judgement of quantification approaches regarding their significance for describing the impact categories and their maturity resulting in the proposal of 12 concrete indicators. A framework is proposed to manage and integrate the assessment of single impact categories. The framework produces normalized and weighted output indicators to use in the form of a dashboard or alternatively a single sustainability index for informed decision-making. Finally, the proposed sustainability assessment framework relies on life cycle, local impact, and supply chain risks assessment. It consists of both well-established assessment methods as well as suggestions for new indicators in order to allow a full assessment of all impact categories. It thereby goes beyond the isolated assessment of impacts and offers the basis for comparison of complete energy supply mixes. |
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2020-12-24 | ||
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Notes | The authors acknowledge the financial support received from the Special Research Fund (Bijzonder Onderzoeksfonds – BOF) of Ghent University under grant agreement number BOF.24Y.2018.003. | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | ||
Call Number | ENM @ enm @ | Serial | 6680 | ||
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