Decarbonizing power systems: A critical review of the role of energy storage
Meeting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets will require a multi-pronged
approach to decarbonizing all GHG-contributing sectors, including intersectional strategies …
approach to decarbonizing all GHG-contributing sectors, including intersectional strategies …
Net-zero emissions energy systems
BACKGROUND Net emissions of CO2 by human activities—including not only energy
services and industrial production but also land use and agriculture—must approach zero in …
services and industrial production but also land use and agriculture—must approach zero in …
Committed emissions from existing energy infrastructure jeopardize 1.5 C climate target
Net anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) must approach zero by mid-century
(2050) in order to stabilize the global mean temperature at the level targeted by international …
(2050) in order to stabilize the global mean temperature at the level targeted by international …
[HTML][HTML] The political economy of coal in Poland: Drivers and barriers for a shift away from fossil fuels
H Brauers, PY Oei - Energy Policy, 2020 - Elsevier
Poland is the largest hard coal and second largest lignite producer in the EU, generating
around 80 percent of its electricity from coal. Resistance to a reduction in coal production …
around 80 percent of its electricity from coal. Resistance to a reduction in coal production …
The role of carbon capture and storage in the energy transition
In this paper, we review and analyze the salient features of the ongoing energy transition
from a high to a low carbon economy. Our analysis shows that this transition will require …
from a high to a low carbon economy. Our analysis shows that this transition will require …
Carbon taxation: A review of the empirical literature
In view of the challenges posed by climate change and the increasingly ambitious climate
targets around the world, the search for effective climate policy instruments is gaining …
targets around the world, the search for effective climate policy instruments is gaining …
[HTML][HTML] Estimating the cost of capital for renewable energy projects
B Steffen - Energy Economics, 2020 - Elsevier
Many models in energy economics assess the cost of alternative power generation
technologies. As an input, the models require well-calibrated assumptions for the cost of …
technologies. As an input, the models require well-calibrated assumptions for the cost of …
[HTML][HTML] How do policies mobilize private finance for renewable energy?—A systematic review with an investor perspective
With the urgency of climate change, and billions spent globally on renewable energy (RE)
support policies, it is crucial to understand which policies are effective. Substantial scholarly …
support policies, it is crucial to understand which policies are effective. Substantial scholarly …
A dynamic analysis of financing conditions for renewable energy technologies
Renewable energy technologies often face high upfront costs, making financing conditions
highly relevant. Thus far, the dynamics of financing conditions are poorly understood. Here …
highly relevant. Thus far, the dynamics of financing conditions are poorly understood. Here …
Blind to carbon risk? An analysis of stock market reaction to the Paris Agreement
It is increasingly recognized that a transition to sustainable finance is crucial to scale up the
low-carbon investments needed to achieve the global climate targets. A main barrier to …
low-carbon investments needed to achieve the global climate targets. A main barrier to …